All Policy & legal articles – Page 176
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NewsRetailers urged to respond to Red Tape Challenge
More retailers are being urged to respond to the Government’s initiative to scrap unnecessary regulations.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What are the changes to paternity leave law?
With regard to the changes to paternity leave laws, how will I know that the father is genuinely ‘sharing’ the maternity leave of the mother of their child?
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AnalysisWill the Bribery Act really hold retailers back?
As the Bribery Act revised guidance is finally released, should it be giving retailers sleepless nights or are the risks lower than the media might suggest? Rebecca Thomson reports
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NewsOxford Street to go traffic-free on Boxing Day in bid to add £50m to retail spending
London’s Oxford Street and Regent Street are to go traffic-free on Boxing Day this year for the first time in an effort to boost trade in the premiere shopping district.
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NewsNorthern Ireland retail tax is self-defeating, BRC warns ahead of Assembly elections
Trade body the BRC has warned that a proposed levy on large retail premises in Northern Ireland is likely to hit town centre stores hardest – in direct conflict with its objective.
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NewsJD lashes out as VAT rise is set to cost it £16m in lost sales next year
JD Sports Fashion has condemned the Government’s VAT rise, arguing it is set to lose about £16m in sales next year due to the 2.5 percentage point increase.
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AnalysisRetail regulation
The Government has set up a website for retailers to challenge red tape, with a promise that regulation that can’t be justified will be axed. Will the scheme give retailers the boost they need?
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NewsNational Minimum Wage increase 'out of step with reality'
The National Minimum Wage increase of 2.5% to £6.08 is “out of step with reality”, according to retailers.
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NewsGovernment clamp down on red tape
Government is urging businesses and individuals to give their views on overregulation via a new website.
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OpinionRetail surgery: I want to assign my shop lease to another group company and refit it, can I just proceed?
I want to assign my shop lease to another group company and refit it. The lease says I can assign within the group and carry out alterations without the landlord’s consent. Can I just proceed?
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NewsStricter rules for pre-packs
New rules for pre-pack administrations could make it harder for owners to regain control of failing businesses.
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NewsRetailers urge Boris to crack down on West End violence
The New West End Company, the body which represents retailers in the area, has written to London Mayor Boris Johnson to demand a crackdown on protests in the West End following Saturday’s riots.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What do I need to know about intellectual property laws around the royal wedding?
As a retailer, what do I need to know about intellectual property laws and limitations surrounding the royal wedding?
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NewsRetailers weigh up impact of Channel Islands VAT changes
Chancellor hopes tackling Low Value Consignment Relief will help struggling entertainment stores
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NewsM&S use of Interflora as a keyword on Google may be stopped
Trademark laws that apply to internet advertising may be due to change as it emerges that Marks & Spencer’s use of Interflora as a Google keyword may be stopped.
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NewsConsumers given a lift as Chancellor cuts fuel duty
Retailers received a lift in today’s budget as Chancellor George Osborne cut fuel duty, easing pressure on cash-strapped consumers.
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NewsCrackdown on Channel Islands VAT loophole
Chancellor George Osborne is planning to crack down on cheap goods flooding into the UK from the Channel Islands.
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NewsGrocers back Government healthy living pledge
The UK’s seven largest food retailers have signed up to a Government-backed pledge to encourage consumers to make healthier choices.
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NewsRetail bosses warn Treasury urgent action needed
The chiefs of several major retailers have warned the Treasury that urgent action is needed to prevent a double-dip recession and the possible closure of thousands of shops.
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NewsNorthern Ireland shopping bag tax rushed to raise revenue warns BRC
A new tax on shopping bags in Northern Ireland is being rushed through to raise revenue, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned.