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UK shop price inflation holds steady at 1.2% in June

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Sainsbury’s sales jump 2.7% despite weaker Argos and Tu performance

Sainsbury’s sales jump 2.7% despite weaker Argos and Tu performance

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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.

Business committee chair questions CMA investigative takeover powers

The chair of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee, Darren Jones, has…

Bira takes credit for rent moratorium extension

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has taken credit for the recently…

Sunak to reject furlough extension calls despite ‘freedom day’ delay

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is reportedly set to reject calls for an extension of the furlough…

Bira calls for extension of Gov’s TCR scheme

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is calling for an extension in the…

Gov launches new workers’ rights watchdog to clamp down on abuse

The department for business, energy and industrial strategy has announced that a new…

BRC calls for increased protection as shop worker abuse jumps 7%

The BRC is continuing to push the government for a “statutory offence” for assaulting,…

Bira expresses late Restart Grant concerns

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has voiced its disappointment at delays…

PM announces new £1bn trade agreement with India

Prime minister Boris Johnson has announced a new £1bn trade agreement with India which will…

MPs take evidence on violence against retail workers

The Home Affairs Committee opened its inquiry into violence against retail workers yesterday…

Retail leaders call for ‘Shop Out to Help Out’ scheme

The Save the Street campaign, supported by the British Fashion Council and retail expert…