All Policy & legal articles – Page 146
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AnalysisAnalysis: Government's business rates delay sparks retail anger
A delay to the Government’s next rates revaluation has angered retailers and property professionals alike, with many believing it will lead to more pain on the high street.
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NewsHigh Streets Minister calls Grimsey review 'a load of crap'
The newly appointed High Streets Minister Brandon Lewis has lambasted Bill Grimsey’s independent review of the high street, calling much of the report “a load of crap”.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can retailers avoid the legal pitfalls surrounding pop-up shop leases?
Pop-up shops allow retailers a temporary bricks-and-mortar presence with low overheads to see how their goods sell in a physical shop or in a new location.
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NewsGovernment back-to-work scheme ruled as legally flawed
The Government’s ‘back-to-work’ schemes, which came under fire last year when an undergraduate was made to work for Poundland for free, are legally flawed, the Supreme Court has ruled.
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OpinionComment: Sainsbury's Mike Coupe on picking a fight with Tesco
We’ve all got rather used to supermarket price wars. But there’s a new fight we’re going to pick.
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NewsSainsbury's takes ASA ruling over Tesco's Price Promise to judicial review
Sainsbury’s is to take the Advertising Standards Authority’s ruling over Tesco’s Price Promise to judicial review after claiming its own-label products are better quality than the competition.
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NewsGrimsey calls for dedicated high street minister at retail inquiry
Former Focus DIY boss Bill Grimsey has made renewed calls for a dedicated minister for town centres and urged for joined-up thinking between local authorities and the Government.
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NewsStruggling small shops 'subsidising supermarkets' after rates revaluation delay
Former Focus DIY boss Bill Grimsey has slammed the Government’s postponement of the business rates revaluation, claiming it favours supermarkets while hitting smaller retailers hard.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on business rates, Boots and HMV
Retail news round-up October 29, 2013: Business rates revaluation postponement hits smaller retailers hardest; Boots establishes Smokers Anonymous clinics at over 500 stores and HMV revamps online presence with new site launch
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NewsBRC takes business rates fight up a gear as it hires adviser
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has appointed Ernst &Young to step up its bid to reform the business rates system.
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NewsBoxpark founder takes pop-up business rates plea to Westminster next week
Boxpark founder Roger Wade is set to speak to government next week to encourage it to waive business rates for pop-ups.
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NewsFrench Sunday trading rules threaten stores' future, Kingfisher warns
Kingfisher boss Ian Cheshire has warned that the DIY giant could be forced to close stores in France if the Government there refuses to amend “incoherent” Sunday trading laws.
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OpinionComment: Retailers shouldn't be shy about making money
Previously my political comment has been restricted to the odd jibe at “who ate all the pies” Prescott, Mr Nasty Piece-of-Work Gordon, my coalition colleagues Wishy-Washy and Flip-Floppy Nick.
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OpinionComment: Government needs to look again at business rates data
Yesterday the new High Street’s Minister, Brandon Lewis, came to the despatch box for Opposition Day in the House of Commons to debate, at Labour’s request, zero hour contracts, high streets and changes to use orders.
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OpinionComment: Government must act fast to simplify Chinese visas
China is an absolutely vital market for the UK. The Chinese are one of the key groups for driving growth in our retail economy, and also for business expansion.
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OpinionComment: Today’s RPI increase demonstrates the need for business rates reform
In retail, we all know that you don’t get many opportunities to predict the future accurately. There just aren’t many times when you have access to a reliable crystal ball.
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NewsRetailers to face extra £242m in rates next year as RPI hits 3.2%
Retailers will face an extra £242m in business rates next year as the ONS revealed September’s RPI rate of inflation hit 3.2%.
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NewsChancellor George Osborne urges Chinese tourists to visit UK
Chancellor George Osborne has urged more Chinese tourists to visit the UK as the Government simplifies the Visa system.
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NewsPayment Systems Regulator urged to tackle 'excessive' card fees
The Government is to create a Payment Systems Regulator, giving retailers hope that it will help tackle the high fees they pay to process transactions.
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NewsUK town centres "absolutely" a Government priority, insists new high street minister
The new minister for the high street Brandon Lewis has insisted that UK high streets are “absolutely a priority” for the Government.