National Living Wage

ProCook announces commitment to Real Living Wage

ProCook has announced today its commitment to paying at least the Real Living Wage for all colleagues, reflecting its ongoing…

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UK inflation falls to two-year low of 3.9% 

UK inflation has fallen to 3.9% in the year to November, the lowest level seen in two years, according to…

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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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Black Friday fails to rally shoppers during ‘bleak’ November, BDO finds

Significant discounts in the run up to Black Friday failed to rally UK shoppers, resulting in “another disappointing month” for…

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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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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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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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Lush raises staff pay in line with Living Wage Foundation

Lush Cosmetics has increased wages for staff in the UK this month as an accredited Living Wage Foundation employer.  The…

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M&S set to increase salaries by 7% from April

British retailer M&S will raise the salary of more than 40,000 customer assistants by 7%, in a bid to help…

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