British Retail Consortium

BRC calls for business rates freeze amid Labour’s high street rescue plan

The British Retail Consortium has responded to Labour’s five-point plan to revitalise high streets by calling for a permanent freeze…

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UK retail sales jump 5.1% in March

Total retail sales in the UK were up 5.1% in March according to data from the British Retail Consortium and…

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Shop price inflation grows to 8.9% in March

The British Retail Consortium found that for the first seven days of March annual shop price inflation increased to 8.9%…

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Retailers welcome budget but ‘missed opportunity’ for rates reform

Retail has welcomed the support for households in the face of the cost of living crisis in the chancellor’s Spring…

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Retail jobs at lowest four quarter average in over a decade

The number of retail jobs in the UK was down to its lowest average four quarter level in over a…

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UK sales receive Valentine’s Day boost despite inflation

February retail sales have benefited from Valentine’s Day but numbers remain low compared to last year, according to the latest…

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Retail leaders criticise business rates reform

Retail bosses from M&S, Sainsbury’s and Currys have criticised the changes made to business rates, according to This is Money. …

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Shop Price inflation hits 8.4% in February

Shop price inflation reached a record high in February amid warnings that consumers are unlikely to see prices dropping again…

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Asda and Morrisons ration fruit and veg amid supply shortages

Asda and Morrisons have restricted the amount of certain fruit and vegetables that customers can purchase amid ongoing supply shortages…

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Trade bodies urge Govt to reform ‘broken’ apprenticeship levy

Four trade bodies within UK retail and hospitality, including the BRC, have called on the government to reform the “broken”…

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