All Policy & legal articles – Page 21
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NewsLib Dems pledge to replace business rates system in manifesto
The Liberal Democrats have pledged to replace the business rates system with a “commercial landowner levy” as part of their election manifesto.
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NewsNew West End Company urges government to prioritise ‘three key areas’
New West End Company (NWEC) has launched a manifesto ahead of the general election, calling on the government to prioritise “three key areas” across retail.
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NewsLabour manifesto to combat retail crime and overhaul business rates
Labour is pledging laws to tackle violence against shop workers and overhaul UK business rates in its upcoming manifesto ahead of the general election.
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NewsAmazon faces £1bn damages claim by UK retailers
A £1bn damages claim has been filed against Amazon in “biggest collective action ever” launched by UK retailers.
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NewsBoohoo faces new lawsuit over worker mistreatment
Boohoo is facing a new investor lawsuit in the UK after allegations regarding the mistreatment of workers in its Leicester factories caused its share price to plummet.
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NewsUK retail sales to EU tumble in post-Brexit landscape
The UK’s trade relationship with the EU has “hit British brands and retailers hard” post-Brexit, according to the latest research by Retail Economics and Tradebyte.
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AnalysisHow the general election will affect consumer spending
As we gear up for the general election, Retail Week looks at its likely impact on consumer spending
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NewsGreetings card retailers demand reforms after Royal Mail takeover
The Greetings Card Association (GCA), which represents more than 500 businesses, has called for longer-term reforms to Royal Mail when the postal service goes private under new owners.
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NewsLabour says it is ‘the natural partner of business’ as more bosses back party
In her first major speech of the election campaign, the shadow chancellor described Labour as “the natural partner of business”.
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NewsTed Baker conflict of interest case settled
Ted Baker’s largest lender has fallen out with Teneo, the chain’s administrator, over a conflict of interest, The Times reported.
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NewsTHG locks horns with its Australian distributor in court
THG continues its fight with Australian distributor, Nutrition Depot, over unpaid bills, The Telegraph reported.
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Opinion‘In what will likely be a negative campaign, retail must tell a positive story’
With an election date set and the parties going into full campaigning mode, the next six weeks are likely to be dominated by negativity. To cut through the noise, retail must tell its story positively
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NewsPrime minister sets July 4 election date as Starmer calls for change
The UK is headed for an election on July 4, as both prime minister Rishi Sunak and opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer set out their parties’ stalls.
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NewsPrettyLittleThing under fire again for ‘misleading’ ads
Fast-fashion giant PrettyLittleThing (PLT) is under fire for breaching advertising rules after allegations of “misleading” ads being released during a Black Friday social media campaign last year.
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NewsShein seeks out Sajid Javid for new role ahead of London IPO
Sajid Javid, the former chancellor of the exchequer, has reportedly been approached to join fast-fashion giant Shein ahead of its anticipated London Stock Exchange listing.
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NewsFrench conglomerate sues Morrisons over £2.5bn petrol forecourts deal
French giant Bouygues is taking legal action against Morrisons over its £2.5bn petrol forecourts deal over the rights to operate electric vehicle chargers.
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NewsBoots CEO endorses Labour Party
Boots chief executive Seb James has endorsed the Labour Party and Sir Keir Starmer’s focus on the importance of looking after the high street.
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NewsTemu accused of breaking EU laws with ‘manipulative practices’
Chinese online marketplace Temu is facing a new legal challenge after 17 companies in the European Union accused it of breaking new laws with “manipulative practices”.
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NewsGreetings card retailers respond to Royal Mail takeover bid
The Greetings Card Association, which represents more than 500 card businesses, has called for the interest of its members to be safeguarded as Royal Mail considers an offer for a takeover from EP Group
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Opinion‘UK food security can’t be safeguarded without a functioning border agreement’
Both major political parties agree that UK food production is in crisis, but neither is addressing the elephant in the room: Brexit and the border between the UK and EU, says Hugh Radojev.