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Portmeirion Group appoints former Denby executives to leadership team

Portmeirion Group appoints former Denby executives to leadership team

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Government covers the policies, regulations, and political developments impacting the UK retail industry. This section reports on government initiatives, legislative changes, taxation, employment law, and sustainability policy, analysing how they affect retailers’ operations and strategic planning. Retail Sector’s Government coverage provides retail leaders, compliance teams, and business owners with informed insight into regulatory trends and public-sector engagement shaping the commercial environment across the retail sector.

Government

Government covers the policies, regulations, and political developments impacting the UK retail industry. This section reports on government initiatives, legislative changes, taxation, employment law, and sustainability policy, analysing how they affect retailers’ operations and strategic planning. Retail Sector’s Government coverage provides retail leaders, compliance teams, and business owners with informed insight into regulatory trends and public-sector engagement shaping the commercial environment across the retail sector.

EU proposes new custom duties to curb Chinese imports

The EU has reportedly drawn up plans to impose custom duties on cheap products from Chinese…

BRC welcomes Labour manifesto

The BRC has welcomed Labour’s manifesto, saying it includes “many of the right policies” to…

General election called for 4 July

Prime minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed that a general election will take place on Thursday 4 July.

Assault of retail staff to be made specific criminal offence

The Government has announced that assaulting a retail worker will be made a standalone…

Theo Paphitis slams gov’s ‘disappointing’ attitude towards retail 

Theo Paphitis has called out the government’s “disappointing” attitude towards the…

Abuse of retail workers almost doubles to 1,300 incidents a day

Violence and abuse against retail workers jumped almost 50% as the number of incidents rose…

BRC launches ‘Manifesto for Retail’ ahead of General Election

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has announced the launch of its “Manifesto for Retail”…

BRC accuses Hunt of ‘selling out’ retailers and customers

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has accused the chancellor of selling out retailers and…

BRC welcomes government pledge to bring down inflation

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has welcomed the government’s pledge to bring down…

Retail bosses demand action over rising retail crime

Retail bosses from some 88 companies have signed a letter to the Home Secretary, Suella…