All Policy & legal articles – Page 129
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NewsRetailers sign up for ‘Vote-and-Collect’ polling station pick-up points
A raft of retailers have signed up to a Government-backed scheme that offers click-and-collect pick-up points at polling stations.
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NewsLondon’s West End faces 80% hike in business rates, says expert
Bond Street, Oxford Street and Regent Street are likely to be hardest hit by the next business rates revaluation which is expected to increase their bills by 80%.
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NewsLabour vows to maintain ‘most competitive rate of corporation tax in the G7’
The Labour Party has promised to maintain the most competitive rate of corporation tax in the G7 if it gains power in the general election.
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NewsSports Direct board labelled “dysfunctional” by Institute of Directors
The Sports Direct board has been labelled “dysfunctional” because it does not provide “sufficient check” on owner Mike Ashley’s powers.
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NewsEuropean Commission plans to remove borders to buying online
The European Commission is planning an investigation into ecommerce in order to remove barriers to purchasing online across Europe.
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NewsInvestigation into Comet's collapse concludes, government mulls next steps
The Insolvency Service has concluded a two-year investigation into the former management of electricals retailer Comet over its collapse.
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NewsParliament modernises consumer rights to reflect digital purchases
The biggest overhaul of consumer rights in a generation is expected to boost the economy by £4bn over the next 10 years.
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NewsJacqueline Gold confident over rates reform after meeting with Prime Minister
Ann Summers boss Jacqueline Gold has been reassured about the plan to reform business rates following a meeting with David Cameron.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Taking retail’s temperature for the year ahead
In the first of our quarterly sentiment analysis reports, Retail Week assesses the mindset of the UK’s foremost retail bosses.
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NewsSuperGroup’s US licence buy-out 'will drive long-term growth'
SuperGroup has bought itself out of its US distribution licence for £22.3m, giving it exclusive rights to sell products in North America.
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NewsSupermarkets' efforts to reduce contaminated meat are 'unacceptable'
Supermarkets are failing to co-operate with efforts to tackle poisonous bacteria found in chicken, according to an industry watchdog.
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InterviewInterview: Ao’s founder John Roberts goes on the offensive
John Roberts comes out fighting after a tough month at Ao.com as he gives his forthright views on topics ranging from Google to the nation’s politicians.
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NewsRetailers urged to cough up Rana Plaza compensation
Social and ethical groups are calling on brands and retailers to urgently contribute compensation to the victims of the Rana Plaza tragedy.
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NewsGrocery price war drives inflation to record low of 0%
The rate of inflation has fallen to 0%, its lowest level on record as the price of food and fuel continues to drop, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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NewsFrench Connection and Foot Locker failed to pay minimum wage
French Connection, 99p Stores and Foot Locker have been named and shamed by the government for failing to pay staff members minimum wage.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Tesco, French Connection and Foot Locker
Retail news round-up on March 24, 2015: Tesco director Patrick Cescau to depart, French Connection and Foot Locker named and shamed for not paying minimum wage, and Tesco faces another legal challenge.
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NewsCity Link collapse has exposed insolvency flaws, say MPs
The collapse of delivery company City Link has exposed that the insolvency system favours investors over workers, MPs have concluded.
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OpinionBlog: Looking to the Northwest for long-term growth
Hermes operations director Martijn De Lange explains why the company is backing growth potential in the Northwest, particularly after the Budget.
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NewsMike Ashley threatens MPs with legal action for 'breaching his human rights'
Sports Direct’s Mike Ashley has threatened MPs with legal action after they published details on why he could not attend a committee hearing.
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NewsWickes owner creates 4,000 new jobs across the UK
Wickes owner Travis Perkins is creating 4,000 new jobs over the next four years predominantly outside London and the Southeast.