All Policy & legal articles – Page 178
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OpinionRetail surgery: Am I obliged to let trade union members have paid time off for union activities?
Some of my employees have joined a trade union. Am I obliged to let these staff members have paid time off for union activities or allow them to meet on work premises?
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NewsIan Cheshire to be drafted into Government
Ian Cheshire, chief executive of B&Q-owner Kingfisher, is expected to be drafted into the Department of Work and Pensions as a lead non-executive director.
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NewsScottish Parliament committee raises questions over planned levy on large retailers
The Scottish government is again being urged to reconsider its proposed levy on large retailers, as a report by the Scottish Parliament’s Finance Committee questions how the policy will support town centre retailing.
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AnalysisInterest rates
With inflation still surging ahead of the Bank of England’s 2% target, a predicted interest rate hike this year could pose a threat to retail
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OpinionInterest rate rise could knock retailers for six
There’s only so much you can do if the weather stops customers getting to your stores, or you delivering to their homes.
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NewsRetailers to be banned from selling cheap alcohol
Retailers are to be banned from selling alcohol below a minimum price for the first time, under Government plans to be revealed today.
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NewsCost of retail theft soars despite increased crime prevention spend
The cost of retail crime soared year-on-year in 2010 despite retailers investing more than £210m in crime prevention.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Snow has a big impact on our staffing levels. Can staff take time off to care for their children because of school closures?
Snow has a big impact on our staffing levels. Can staff take time off to care for their children because of school closures?
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NewsKingfisher chief in employment law reform call
Kingfisher group chief executive Ian Cheshire has called for reform of employment tribunals rules, which could help kick-start the UK jobs market.
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NewsRetailers protest against Scottish rate hike
Major retailers across Scotland including Tesco, Marks & Spencer and John Lewis have protested against the Scottish Government’s proposed business rate hike for large retail stores which they warn will jeopardise job growth.
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NewsSir Philip Green: Topshop will not pass on VAT hike
Topshop and Topman will not pass the January VAT rise on to customers, Arcadia owner Sir Philip Green has confirmed.
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NewsOFT called upon to block Tesco takeover of Mills
Convenience retail trade body the ACS has called on the OFT to stop the takeover of Mills Group by Tesco’s c-store business One Stop.
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NewsMost retailers expect sales to fall in 2011, BRC says
Most retailers expect sales to fall in 2011, with weak consumer confidence and inflationary pressures hitting the sector’s performance, according to a BRC survey.
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NewsFood delivery drivers' hours relaxed to keep stores stocked
Food delivery drivers can extend their working hours to ensure stores remain stocked over the long Christmas bank holiday.
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NewsTillman calls for VAT increase to be delayed
Jaeger and Aquascutum owner Harold Tillman has called for the government to delay the January VAT increase
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NewsProgress on monthly rents too slow, BRC claims
There has been no increase over the past year in the proportion of retail leases where rents are paid monthly, the BRC said this morning.
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NewsScottish minister attacks retailers over delivery problems
The Scottish government’s new transport minister Keith Brown has attacked big retailers for their decision to suspend home deliveries in Scotland because of the freezing weather.
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OpinionUnited Kingdom?
Plans to levy an extra business rate on the biggest retailers in Scotland are another sign of why devolution is bad news for retailers
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NewsRetailers to increase prices above VAT rise
Retailers are planning to use next year’s VAT rise as an opportunity to mask more extensive price increases according to accounting group KPMG.
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NewsBusiness rates revamp under Localism Bill
Local authorities will have greater control over setting business rates under new powers proposed in the Localism Bill.