All Policy & legal articles – Page 91
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NewsEx-BHS owner Dominic Chappell insists: ‘We gave it the best shot’
Former BHS owner Dominic Chappell has defended his time in charge of the collapsed retailer and insisted his consortium “gave it the best shot”.
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NewsBusiness confidence nosedives in the aftermath of Brexit vote
Confidence among UK businesses has plummeted since Brexit with firms’ expectations for sales, exports and investments going “off a cliff”.
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VideoWatch: Mary Portas explains how Brexit and instinct could benefit retailers
Mary Portas explains that retail could be in for “a very good summer” after Brexit caused a favourable market for international money.
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NewsChancellor George Osborne pledges to cut corporation tax following Brexit
Chancellor George Osborne has vowed to cut corporation tax by 5% in a move to encourage businesses to invest in the UK following Brexit.
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NewsSupermarkets urged to reveal results of chicken contamination tests
The UK’s leading supermarket chains are being urged by a consumer group to regularly publish the results of their chicken contamination tests.
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NewsAlibaba launches online system to crack down on counterfeit goods
Alibaba has kick-started a fresh drive to stamp out fake goods on its sites by urging retailers and brands to back its anti-piracy campaign.
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OpinionOpinion: Radical insolvency review could ensure more retailer rescues
As insolvency laws come under greater scrutiny than ever following high profile collapses, what might come of the review into the framework?
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NewsSir Philip Green demands apology for 'shocking and offensive' remarks
Sir Philip Green has labelled an MP’s remarks about the behaviour of Arcadia directors and the Green family “shocking and offensive”, demanding an apology.
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NewsBHS: MP Frank Field demands 'a very large cheque from the Green family'
Frank Field MP told Arcadia directors today that “a very large cheque from the Green family” was necessary to fill BHS’s pension black hole.
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NewsBrexit sparks consumer fears over UK economy and personal finances
Almost two thirds of consumers are concerned about the future of the UK economy and their personal finances following the Brexit vote.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How will Brexit impact retail employment in the UK?
As a shocked UK descended into confusion following the Brexit decision, retailers have sought to reassure staff from EU countries.
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NewsAs it happened: BHS inquiry hears from Goldman Sachs chiefs
Goldman Sachs’ most senior London director appeared before MPs over the collapse of BHS continues. Catch up on how the action unfolded on our live blog:
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NewsBHS: Fraudster denies claims he said Green would not sell to rivals
Claims that Sir Philip Green would not sell BHS to a rival because he wanted to preserve his reputation have been denied.
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NewsRichard Caring claims he is owed £850,000 after BHS collapse
Richard Caring has sought to distance himself from BHS’ leadership, claiming that his companies were left with £850,000 of debt when it collapsed.
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OpinionOpinion: A question put to Sir Philip Green that could restore public trust
The parliamentary inquiries into BHS and Sports Direct do not show the side of the retail business that Peter Williams recognises.
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NewsGeorge Osborne aims to calm Brexit fears as no immediate Budget planned
George Osborne has insisted that the UK is in “a position of strength” today following the UK’s vote to leave the EU last week.
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AnalysisBrexit: How will the result affect the European retail landscape?
As Britain prepares to leave the European Union, it will be cutting its economic firepower by almost a fifth.
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AnalysisBrexit: Consumer confidence expected to be 'very fragile'
Consumer confidence is likely to be hit after a Brexit with retail analysts warning of shoppers being deterred by the unstable conditions.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Retail bosses react to shock EU referendum
Editor-in-chief Chris Brook-Carter joins the team to discuss the wider impact on the retail industry of a stunning Brexit result.
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AnalysisBrexit: Will sterling's fall push up retail costs and lead to price rises?
What effect will the disrupted value of the pound have on the retail industry in the wake of the UK’s decision to leave the EU?