All Policy & legal articles – Page 189
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NewsTop retailers lobby Government to reverse rate rise
Top retailers are to lobby Local Government Minister John Healey to reduce the rise in business rates planned for April.
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Ex-John Lewis boss Luke Mayhew is new BRC chair
Former John Lewis managing director Luke Mayhew has been appointed chairman of industry association the British Retail Consortium.
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India paves way for foreign retail investment
The Indian government has opened the door to greater investment in the country’s retail sector by foreign companies.
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BRC produces US product safety standard
Some of world’s biggest retailers will have to adhere to the British Retail Consortium's product safety standard following an agreement with North America's leading retail trade association.
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NewsRetail chiefs call for Government support
Store chiefs have called for decisive government action to support retailers after business secretary Lord Mandelson threw a 2.3bn lifeline to the car industry.
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Insurance rescue plan falls short, claims BRC
Government plans to shore up businesses hit by the withdrawal of credit insurance cover should go further, say retailers.
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New rates bill could increase retailers' costs further
Retailers could be facing new tax costs from local authorities who use powers they are set to gain under the Business Rates Supplements Bill which was announced after the Queen’s Speech today.
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Chancellor confirms 2.5% VAT cut
Updated: Chancellor Alistair Darling has confirmed he will slash the rate of VAT and has called on retailers to pass on the cut.
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Tesco begins fight against 'competition test'
Tesco is starting its fight today against the Competition Commission’s recommended new planning rules.
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European Commission scraps plans for candle duties
The European Commission has temporarily ditched plans to introduce anti-dumping charges on candles made in China.
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Slowing food inflation prompts BRC call for interest rate cut
The rate of food price inflation has fallen for the first time in six months, prompting the British Retail Consortium to call on the Bank of England to bring in an immediate interest rate cut.