All Policy & legal articles – Page 8
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NewsChancellor says UK is the ‘best place for investment and business’ due to new trade deals
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said the UK is now the “best place for investment and business” because of the deals struck with the US, the EU and India.
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NewsGovernment says new EU deal will make food cheaper and add £9bn to the economy
The government today has hailed a new reset with the European Union, which it said will “slash red tape” on food products and will be a boost to the economy.
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NewsCo-op members vote to cease all trading with Israel
Members of the c-store specialist called on the retailer’s board to “demonstrate fairness and consistency with its ethical decision-making” at the AGM over the weekend.
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NewsRetailers put pressure on Reeves to bring back tax-free shopping
Several retailers and brands are urging chancellor Rachel Reeves to bring back tax-free shopping for tourists amid ongoing disruption as a result of President Trump’s tariffs.
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NewsWalmart to raise prices as cost of tariffs take hold
US giant Walmart has said it will have to raise prices from later this month as the high cost of tariffs takes effect.
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Opinion‘No growth strategy, tech investment or innovation can compensate for poor human interaction’
As the biggest private sector employer in the UK, retailers should be applauded for their stellar efforts in making retail a great place to work and build your career, says Retail Week editor-in-chief Charlotte Hardie.
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Chart of the WeekMarks & Spencer cyber attack could have £40m weekly sales impact
A new estimate from the Bank of America (BofA) suggests the cyber-attack could be costing the retailer over £40m per week.
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InterviewQ&A: B&Q’s Andy Moat on pay, culture and the end of minimum wage in retail
B&Q people director Andy Moat talks about today’s competitive pay landscape, increasing expectations for staff on the shop floor and why retailers should be more transparent about their employees’ pay.
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NewsRetail sales boosted by sunny weather and Easter holidays
UK total retail sales soared in April as a mixture of sunny weather and a later Easter holiday saw customers spending big during the period.
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DataData: Consumers plan spending cuts on almost all categories bar grocery
Falling consumer sentiment suggests consumers will focus their spending on supermarket shops over the next 12 months.
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NewsDigital Services Tax survives UK-US trade agreement
The 2% tax on US tech giants for UK revenues will remain in place as the countries work on a digital trade deal, the government said.
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NewsCo-op diverting supplies to rural areas as it battles cyber-attack triggered shortages
The c-store specialist is diverting food and drink supplies to remote stores to avoid communities being cut off as it battles availability issues as its cyber attack nightmare drags on.
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NewsConsumer confidence in Marks & Spencer dented by cyber attack
The cyber attack on Marks & Spencer has knocked confidence in the famous retailer, but underlying trust remains strong.
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Opinion‘Will UK consumer confidence follow in the same direction as the US?’
Consumers are concerned about their finances and geopolitics. PwC retail specialist Lisa Hooker considers whether the UK may nevertheless prove resilient
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NewsHarrods latest retail victim of a cyber attack
Luxury retailer Harrods has “restricted internet access” after becoming the latest retailer to suffer from a cyber attack.
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NewsShein explores US restructuring as Trump tariffs threaten London float
Fast-fashion giant Shein is reportedly exploring restructuring its US business, as the ongoing trade war between the US and China threatens its long-rumoured London float.
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NewsCo-op staff ordered to keep cameras on in meetings to deter hackers
Staff at the Co-op are being ordered to keep cameras on during remote work meetings, and to verify attendees, as the c-store specialist deals with an ongoing cyber attack.
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NewsMarks & Spencer suspends recruitment as cyber attack takes toll
Marks & Spencer has paused staff hiring through its careers site as it battles to recover following a cyber attack.
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NewsCo-op launches ‘proactive measures’ to fend off cyber attack
The Co-op has been forced to take “proactive measures” to fend off a cyber-attack and said it had had a “small impact” on its call centre and back office.
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FeatureThe secrets of successful staff suggestion schemes
Initiatives such as M&S’ Straight to Stuart suggestion scheme can help unlock smart business ideas from retail’s frontline. George MacDonald looks at how they can be used most effectively.