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Currys boss criticises gov’s minimum wage plans

Currys CEO Alex Baldock has accused the government of not caring about the retail industry after claiming its decision to…

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What’s in store for retailers in 2024?

The announcement made by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in the Autumn Budget has unveiled a series of measures aimed at bolstering…

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Lush CEO blames govt for high street decline

Lush CEO Mark Constantine has attributed the decline of the high street to the Conservative government’s decision to cut council…

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Early signs of footfall recovery ahead of festive trading, BRC finds

The retail sector experienced early signs of footfall recovery in November as total UK footfall decreased by 0.7% in November(YoY),…

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Falling inflation under threat in 2024, BRC warns

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that the current trend of falling inflation could be under threat in the…

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Today’s news in brief-23/11/23

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has criticised the chancellor, accusing him of neglecting larger businesses in his Autumn Statement. While…

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BRC accuses Hunt of ‘selling out’ retailers and customers

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has accused the chancellor of selling out retailers and customers in his Autumn Statement delivered…

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Chancellor cuts National Insurance to 10% alongside NLW rise

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a series of measures to help boost the UK economy as part of his Autumn…

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Businesses call to freeze Northern Ireland rate

A diverse range of business organisations have united to call on the leaders of the local political parties to support…

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Today’s news in brief

Next has defended its chair, Michael Roney, after more than 20% of shareholders voted against his re-election at the annual…

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