7th February 1994

Reg and Maureen set up the Corner Shop. He becomes restless, not used to the smallness of his new Empire. Mike takes on a job-seeker at £10 a week but he doesn't turn up for work at the unit. Mike is furious as he has a big order. A Solicitor tells the McDonalds that they do have a case for constructive dismissal. Vera agrees to print Mike's T-Shirts but walks out when he only offers her £10. She does the work when Mike agrees on £30. Reg starts a prize draw to drum up custom but Percy complains when they won’t give him a ticket for combined purchases he's made during the day. Alma is shaken when Tanya asks her not to let herself into the flat anymore as it is an assured tenancy. Jim is annoyed when Liz decides she doesn't want to claim against the brewery. She doesn't want the past dredging up. Liz accuses Jim of only wanting to proceed with the case to get back at Richard Willmore.