Government confirms non-essential online retail is “encouraged” during lockdown

The government has issued a statement confirming that online retail during lockdown is “encouraged” amid confusion about non-essential goods.
Retailers including Amazon and Asos have been heavily criticised for keeping their fulfilment centres open during the pandemic and putting their staff at risk of contracting and spreading the virus.
As the majority of goods sold by Amazon and all of Asos’ items are non-essential, many have slammed both companies for continuing to trade.
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