This coverage examines Kwasi Kwarteng’s influence on UK retail policy during his tenure as Chancellor of the Exchequer and Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. It provides insights for retail professionals into his economic strategies, including the 2022 mini-budget that introduced significant tax cuts and the reinstatement of tax-free shopping for overseas visitors. Reporting also addresses industry responses to his policies, such as concerns over the lack of business rates reform and the impact on consumer confidence, offering context for strategic decision-making in the retail sector.