All General election 2024 articles
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NewsExclusive: Iceland has slammed illigitimate ads framing it as zero hours contract employer
A spate of illegitimate Iceland zero-hour contract job ads threaten to embarrass the retailer’s boss and Labour supporter Richard Walker, in the same week the new government pledged a ban on the contracts.
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AnalysisWho is the new business secretary and what can retailers expect from him?
As the UK embraces a period of change after the Labour Party’s landslide victory, Retail Week takes a closer look at the new business and trade secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, and what the retail sector should expect from him.
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NewsKey-cutting and shoe repair CEO is taking on the role of prisons minister
The boss of key-cutting and shoe-repair specialist Timpson has been named minister of state for prisons, parole and probation by new prime minister Keir Starmer.
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AnalysisAfter the Labour landslide, retail expects things to get better
As the opinion polls predicted, yesterday’s general election delivered a sweeping victory for Labour. Now, much like the rest of the country, retail awaits Keir Starmer’s next move
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NewsElection reactions: Here’s what retail thinks of Labour’s landslide victory
History was made today when Keir Starmer became the fifth Labour Party leader to bring a period of Conservative leadership to a close. But what does retail make of the victory? Retail Week gathers the industry’s reactions
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AnalysisRetail cabinet: What would government look like if retailers ran the country?
As the country casts its votes in the general election, Retail Week imagines what a cabinet made up of bold and capable retail leaders might look like
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NewsSmall businesses are calling on the next government to make changes to tax and business rates
Small businesses in the UK are urging the next government to overhaul policies relating to tax, business rates and international trading.
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NewsCurrys boss ‘encouraged’ by revised Labour workers rights plan
Currys chief executive Alex Baldock said he is “encouraged” by the Labour party’s updated version of its package of workers rights.
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Opinion‘Why the next government helping retail is good for the whole country’
A helping hand for retail could benefit many other industries and aspects of public life, argues Lush head of UK and Ireland retail Kasey Swithenbank
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AnalysisManifesto cheat sheet – what are the parties promising retail?
The seven major UK parties have now released their manifestos. Retail Week has waded through the documents so you don’t have to
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NewsIceland launches first ever ‘supermarket manifesto’
Frozen food specialist Iceland has launched a UK grocery first ‘supermarket manifesto’ ahead of next week’s general election.
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Opinion‘Election won’t make much difference to blighted town centres like Middlesbrough’
Empty shops, high crime and a lack of opportunity – no wonder retailers have deserted town centres such as Middlesbrough. There are plenty more like it. Sadly, the general election won’t make much of an immediate impact, believes George MacDonald
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NewsLabour resists calls to close tax loophole used by Shein
Labour is reportedly resisting calls to close a tax loophole exploited by fast fashion brand Shein as it plots its London IPO.
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NewsCurrys chief people officer urges government to reform apprenticeship levy
Currys chief people, communications and sustainability officer Paula Coughlan has called on the next government to overhaul the apprenticeship levy to offer more opportunities and skills training.
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Opinion‘In uncertain times, retailers must keep one eye looking beyond the UK’
Rishi Sunak is not right about much, in my opinion. But one thing he said in his speech calling the general election rang true – we live in the “most uncertain of times”.
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NewsConservatives reintroduce Criminal Justice Bill reform in manifesto launch
The Conservatives have committed to reintroducing certain legislation that was interrupted by the dissolution of Parliament, including proposed changes to the Criminal Justice Bill.
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NewsMajor retail landlord calls for rates review by next government
British Land head of asset management for retail parks, Matt Reed, has told Retail Week more needs to be done to deal with business rates.
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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.