All Policy & legal articles – Page 58
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NewsCMA chair forced out following row with directors
The chair of the UK’s competition watchdog was forced to step down three years before his term after a row with its chief executive.
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NewsCo-op urges government intervention after attacks on staff increase
The Co-op’s food boss has warned that the coronavirus pandemic has seen an increase in violence against staff and called on the government to urgently introduce legislation to protect shopworkers.
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NewsCMA clears Amazon-Deliveroo tie-up despite financial turnaround
The competitions watchdog has once again provisionally cleared ecommerce giant Amazon’s investment in food delivery app Deliveroo, despite the latter’s financial turnaround.
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NewsCoronavirus: Pubs set to reopen next month as 2m distancing rule relaxed
The government will ditch the two-metre social distancing rule from July 4 as it allows businesses including pubs, restaurants and hairdressers to reopen.
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NewsSunday trading reform doomed as MPs line up in opposition
Plans to liberalise Sunday trading hours for big stores such as supermarkets look likely to be abandoned in the face of parliamentary opposition.
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AnalysisThe Big Question: What should be done to kick-start the retail economy?
Shops are reopening but it’s still anything bar business as normal in town centres and other retail destinations. Industry experts share their views on how to encourage an enthusiastic resumption of retail therapy among consumers.
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AnalysisCoronavirus: Grimsey’s prescription for reinvigorating high streets post-crisis
High street advocate and campaigner Bill Grimsey has made new recommendations on how to revive town centres through a focus on localisation and new purpose.
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NewsRetailers warn VAT cut could heighten coronavirus risks
Senior retailers have raised concerns that any temporary cut to VAT could result in extra cash-handling and increase the risk of spreading the virus.
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NewsBan on high street evictions extended until the autumn
The government has extended its ban on evictions of high street businesses over non-payment of rents until at least the autumn.
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NewsM&S boss Rowe pledges action on racism and diversity
Marks & Spencer chief executive Steve Rowe has made a personal commitment to staff to take “urgent action” to address racism and diversity in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement.
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NewsSunak calls on US to back digital tax for tech giants
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has urged the US to support a digital services tax after America turned its back on talks about the issue.
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NewsShops in Scotland to reopen from June 29
High street retailers will be allowed to reopen stores in Scotland from June 29, though the measures announced by the first minister mean shopping centres must remain shut.
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NewsRetailers to reopen today after three months in lockdown
Retailers across England will reopen their doors today for socially distanced shopping after almost three months in lockdown.
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NewsMorrisons hit by investor revolt over exec pension payments
Morrisons has been rocked by a shareholder revolt over the pay packages of its executive team.
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NewsUK economy suffers worst-ever slump during coronavirus lockdown
The UK economy suffered its worst-ever collapse during April as the coronavirus lockdown wiped out a fifth of GDP.
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NewsCMA delays final Amazon-Deliveroo decision until August
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has delayed publishing its final decision on the proposed tie-up between Amazon and Deliveroo until the first week of August.
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AnalysisThe Big Question: Should social distancing be reduced to one metre?
The government is being urged to relax the two-metre rule on social distancing ahead of shops reopening on June 15. As scientists debate whether or not a change would be safe, industry experts offer their views.
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OpinionOpinion: Time for a reset of retail rent and rates
In 2015 I closed the last of my stores due to spiralling property costs. There’s not a day since that I haven’t missed them.
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OpinionThe Secret Landlord: Retailers want to have their cake and eat it too
After years in the driving seat, the tide has turned on landlords and retailers have the whip hand. However, occupiers must remember that they need landlords too.
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NewsAudit watchdog ends probe into Tesco’s £326m accounting scandal
The audit watchdog has closed its investigation into Tesco almost six years on from its accounting scandal.