All Policy & legal articles – Page 131
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NewsGreens pledge to increase corporation tax and end zero-hour contracts
The Green Party has pledged to implement the “living wage”, end the use of zero-hour contracts and increase corporation tax for large firms.
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NewsConservative manifesto at a glance: tax, new jobs and an EU referendum
The Conservative Party will unveil its manifesto today, Retail Week looks at the key points affecting the retail industry.
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NewsLabour manifesto pledges to raise minimum wage and ban zero-hours
Labour has pledged to increase the minimum wage to over £8 an hour and to ban zero-hours contracts in its election manifesto.
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NewsUS retailers including Target and Gap blasted for use of 'on-call shifts'
American retailers including Target, Gap and Abercrombie & Fitch have come under fire for their use of controversial ‘on-call shifts’.
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OpinionComment: My politics, like my products, are always blue
With the general election fast approaching deciding how to vote is like assessing the value of a product, says Jacqueline Gold.
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OpinionComment: How retailers can influence the next government
Regardless of the results of the upcoming general election, it is vital for the retailers to work with the government to improve the sector.
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NewsParty leaders address 'Asda mums' in attempt to secure votes
Leaders of the three main political parties have recorded video messages aimed at mums who shop at Asda in a bid to secure their votes.
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NewsUK economic growth “held steady” in first quarter, says lobby group
UK economic growth “held steady” during the first three months of 2015 and is expected to continue gathering momentum.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Kingfisher's restructure, the election, retail's richest and Easter discussed
Join our executive editor George MacDonald and news editor Nicola Harrison, as they pick through the week’s main news stories.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What changes to zero-hours contract rules would mean for retailers
Labour leader Ed Miliband has pledged to end what he called an “epidemic” of zero-hours contracts being used in the UK.
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NewsLabour leader Ed Miliband proposes crackdown on zero-hours contracts
Labour leader Ed Miliband has blasted the use of zero-hours contracts and said they create “insecurity” for British workers.
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OpinionComment: Lessons to learn from Sports Direct’s ‘dysfunctional’ board
Sports Direct is facing heavy criticism at the moment after its board was labelled “dysfunctional” by the Institute of Directors.
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NewsRetail bosses sign letter backing a Conservative-led government
A host of high-profile retailers have thrown their weight behind the Conservative party ahead of next month’s general election.
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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.