All Policy & legal articles – Page 175
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NewsRiot-hit retailers granted business rate relief
Prime Minister David Cameron has revealed a series of concrete measures to help riot-hit retailers, including business rates holidays.
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NewsBRC urges business rate suspension for riot-hit retailers
Industry body the BRC has written to Prime Minister David Cameron asking for a temporary suspension of business rates for riot-hit retailers and other measures to support traders disrupted by this week’s disorder.
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NewsConsumer law changes could damage retailers, warns BRC
Plans for a shake-up of consumer law risk adding complexity to the system for retailers and creating a less business-friendly environment, retailers have been warned.
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NewsTesco "disheartened and disturbed" at OFT's decision on price fixing
UPDATED: Tesco has strongly rebuffed the decision made by the Office of Fair Trading that it, along with other supermarkets, price fixed on dairy products.
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NewsBRC tells Home Secretary to deal with "escalating lawlessness" after rioting
Industry body the BRC is to seek “urgent reassurances” from Home Secretary Theresa May that everything possible is being done to address “escalating lawlessness” on the streets of London and other cities after three nights of rioting resulting in the destruction and looting of stores.
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News16,000 police officers to be deployed in London today, says PM
Prime Minister David Cameron has said that the number of police on the streets tonight will be upped to 16,000, compared to the 6,000 officers deployed last night, in anticipation of more rioting across London today.
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Portas to meet Justin King to discuss future of high street
Mary Portas is to meet Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King as part of her high street review.
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GalleryIn pictures: stores ransacked in London rioting
Many shops in London have been looted and some destroyed during two nights of rioting in the capital.
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NewsThis Asda be a joke
Everyone in business needs to take the new Bribery Act seriously, but it comes as no surprise that it’s an American-owned retailer which has taken it one step further.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What are my rights concerning unsatisfactory quality?
What steps should I take if a supplier delivers goods that are not of a satisfactory quality?
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NewsGovernment plans to curb town centre parking fees
Local government secretary Eric Pickles has revealed plans to curb town centre parking fees in an effort to encourage people to shop in their town centres.
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OpinionRed Tape Review has to be the start, not the finish
Remember the Gerry Murphy red tape review, led by the then-Kingfisher chief executive, in January 2005? Thought not.
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NewsThin carrier bag use down 40% on 2006
UK shoppers used 40% fewer thin carrier bags in 2010 than in 2006.
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NewsGroceries Code of Practice to be strengthened
The Business, Innovation and Skills Committee has outlined the need for a supermarket ombudsman and proposed strengthening the Groceries Code of Practice.
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NewsFund offering £250m to help retailers gets Green’s support
Sir Philip Green has lent his backing to a new fund that has at least £250m to invest in taking minority stakes in retail businesses.
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NewsRetail red tape to be cut but no change on Sunday trading
Six-hour rule stays but retail review plans to simplify consumer rights and age-restriction regulations
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NewsRetail employment falls as non-food stores cut staff
Retail employment fell 0.4% in the second quarter of this year, equivalent to 3,100 fewer full-time jobs.
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NewsLabour Party calls for temporary cut in VAT to boost economy
The Labour Party has launched a campaign to save the high street, outlining a four point plan that includes temporarily cutting VAT to 17.5%.
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NewsCall for return of RRPs on electrical items
The Competition Commission is considering whether to allow the reintroduction of recommended retail prices (RRPs) on electrical goods.
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AnalysisSunday trading hours
The extension of Sunday Trading hours currently being tabled is aimed at taking advantage of retailing opportunities during the Olympics.