All Policy & legal articles – Page 122
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NewsNeed to know: What retailers can learn from Amazon's fake review action
Amazon has fired its latest salvo in its battle against fake reviews with action against 1,114 individuals, but what does it teach others?
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NewsThe living wage could spell the end for some smaller companies
The number of major retailers announcing impending pay increases seems to be growing by the day, seemingly inspired by the Chancellor’s surprising commitment to what he called a National Living Wage.
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NewsSecretary of State to meet Tory MPs in attempt to quell Sunday trading revolt
Communities and Local Government Secretary Greg Clark is expected to meet Conservative MPs today in an attempt to quell Sunday trading rebellion.
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AnalysisWHSmith boss downplays living wage impact as 'business as usual'
The introduction of the national living wage in April will have minimal impact on WHSmith, according to boss Stephen Clarke.
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AnalysisLarge retailers to be hit with bill for an extra £25.6m for living wage by 2020
Large retailers could see their wage bills rise by an average of £25.6m by 2020 as a result of the Government’s national living wage.
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AnalysisSupermarkets face Government consultation over price comparisons
The Government is poised to launch a consultation into how supermarket price comparisons can be made simpler for shoppers.
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AnalysisBRC warns business rates will top £8bn despite UK deflation
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that the business rates burden on retailers could break the £8bn barrier despite the country falling into deflation.
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AnalysisCost of handling cash poised to spiral when UK switches to polymer banknotes
The cost of handling cash for retailers will jump 50% within the next five years as they face up to a “perfect storm” of factors, experts have warned.
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AnalysisEx-M&S boss Lord Rose to lead campaign to keep the UK in the EU
Former Marks & Spencer boss Lord Stuart Rose is to spearhead a cross-party campaign for the UK to stay in the European Union.
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AnalysisRetailers expected to pass interchange fee savings on to shoppers
The Government expects retailers to pass on to shoppers savings of £500m as a result of changes to bank card fees.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Tesco results, Argos same-day delivery and business rates
Catch up on this week’s big retail stories with analysis from content editor Nicola Harrison and grocery reporter Luke Tugby.
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AnalysisLidl extends living wage to staff in Northern Ireland
Discount retailer Lidl has reversed its decision to exclude Northern Irish workers from the pay rise awarded to rest of its UK staff.
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AnalysisThe devil is in the detail of business rates reform pledge
The devolution of the business rates system to local authorities was one of the biggest surprises of the Conservative conference this week.
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AnalysisBusiness rates reform – 'devolution revolution' or con-trick?
At first glance, the devolution of business rates looks like good news, but is it smoke and mirrors from George Osborne?
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VideoShortcuts: A guide to how money from the plastic bag levy will be spent
The plastic bag levy landed this week in England. In 60 seconds we explain where the potential £780m raised over 10 years will be going
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AnalysisGeorge Osborne to hand local authorities power to set business rates
Chancellor George Osborne has revealed plans to abolish the uniform business rate and hand local authorities the power to set rates.
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AnalysisRetail Diary: Secret Sales gets stuck in the mud as Aldi hits the right note
Brotherly love is no Secret at Tough Mudder, Aldi bids to strike a chord with new service and Retail Week cheques out of Bank of England event.
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AnalysisPlastic bag levy takes effect but industry upset over exemptions
Large retailers of more than 250 employees must start charging their customers 5p for a plastic bag from today under a new law.
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AnalysisIs the plastic bag levy a marketing opportunity or threat?
In just a few days, a simple trip to the shops in cities, towns and villages across England will never be the same again for consumers.
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AnalysisFormer Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire calls for living wage review
Former Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire, who is a government adviser to the civil service, has called for a review of the living wage.