Minimum Wage

Evri and GMB sign pay deal to cover courier sickness payments

GMB Union and Evri have announced a new pay deal which will secure sickness payments for self-employed couriers. The deal,…

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Today’s news in brief-28/11/24

Consumer confidence remains subdued as the festive season nears, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). While personal retail spending…

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John Lewis ‘worried’ about increase in National Minimum Wage

John Lewis has told the Telegraph that it is “worried” about the impact of Rachel Reeve’s decision to increase the…

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Today’s news in brief-18/11/24

Sephora is poised for an ambitious UK expansion, planning 20 new stores by 2027, doubling its physical footprint. CEO Guillaume…

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Boohoo faces criticism after reviving ties with controversial supplier

Boohoo is reportedly facing growing criticism after reinstating a supplier it had previously cut ties with amid a modern slavery…

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Today’s news in brief-31/10/24

The UK retail industry has raised concerns following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget, which aims to generate £40bn through measures…

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Budget reaction: Retail warns that higher costs will hamper investment

The retail industry has warned that increased costs following the Autumn Budget may hit businesses hard, with retailers facing higher…

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Budget: Increases to employers’ NI and minimum wage

The chancellor Rachel Reeves has increased Employers’ National Insurance contributions in a bid to help raise as much as £40bn…

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Today’s news in brief-29/10/24

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has urged the chancellor to prioritise keeping prices low as shop price deflation reached 0.8%…

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New Look pre-tax losses narrow despite fall in FY sales

New Look has reported that its pre-tax losses narrowed from £87.8m to £21.7m for the year to 30 March, despite…

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