All Policy & legal articles – Page 161
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NewsLocal authorities must stop raising parking charges says BRC
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has renewed calls for cash-strapped councils to stop increasing parking charges which are harming high street sales.
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AnalysisThe green tax goes off-colour
An energy efficiency scheme was supposed to incentivise retailers to think about carbon emissions, but the Government has backtracked on its commitment to recycle the money. Liz Morrell reports
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Poundworld fined for "severe disregard" for public health
One-price specialist Poundworld has been fined and sharply criticised for “severe disregard for public health” after selling faulty thermometers.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What are the key changes that have been made in the updated PCIDSS and PA-DSS standards?
What are the key changes that have been made in the updated PCIDSS and PA-DSS standards?
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OpinionWe need partnerships, not talking shops
Cracks and leaks are my starting point and no, this isn’t about winter pipework precautions.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How will the forthcoming VAT increase affect my rent, specifically the Stamp Duty Land Tax liability on my shop leases?
How will the forthcoming VAT increase affect my rent, specifically the Stamp Duty Land Tax liability on my shop leases?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Can I suggest a debt-for-equity swap to our bank or would that only work for larger companies?
My retail business has accumulated a fair amount of debt recently and it is becoming unmanageable. Can I suggest a debt-for-equity swap to our bank or would that only work for larger companies?
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NewsGuide to healthy high streets launched
The department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) has launched a high street health-check guide designed to promote successful high streets.
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NewsRetailers slam green "stealth tax"
Retailers have hit out at the government’s £1bn “business stealth tax” that emerged from yesterday’s spending review.
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News490,000 public sector jobs to go
Nearly 500,000 people will lose their jobs in the public sector over the next four years as part of the Coalition Government’s Spending Review.
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NewsSir Philip Green should pay his taxes in UK, says business secretary
Arcadia boss Sir Philip Green should pay tax in the UK, according to the Business Secretary Vince Cable.
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NewsLandlords join retailers in business rates battle
Retail landlords have lent their voice to the campaign against next year’s rise in business rates, warning that a disproportionate increase will endanger the economic recovery.
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OpinionHelp retailers help everyone else
Government needs to inspire retailers with tax breaks and incentives, says Jacqueline Gold
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OpinionRetail surgery: How do we have to change our employment policies to reflect the changes to the Equality Act?
How do we have to change our employment policies to reflect the changes to the Equality Act?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Store staff are unenthusiastic about a new performance management scheme. How can I enforce the policy?
Store staff are unenthusiastic about a new performance management scheme. How can I enforce the policy?
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NewsBRC warns of minimum wage rise impact
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that the government must limit next year’s National Minimum Wage to help retailers protect jobs.
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OpinionGovernment’s fresh thinking is welcome
One million tonnes of food and packaging waste prevented. That’s the result - just announced - of a commitment made by the UK grocery retail sector in 2005.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Rising commodity costs mean that we must put our prices up. How do we go about doing this?
Rising commodity costs mean that we must put our prices up. How do we go about doing this?
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AnalysisLetting the tills ring out
Getting store operations right at Christmas is vital to a successful festive trading period. Liz Morrell looks at the five big issues facing retailers this year
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NewsMayhew urges Government to get on with fostering growth
British Retail Consortium (BRC)chairman Luke Mayhew has urged the Government to set out a vision of better times and shift public debate away from spending cuts.