Theresa May
This coverage highlights how Theresa May’s policies, statements, and actions have influenced the UK retail sector, offering context for executives, managers, and industry professionals. Reporting includes analysis of government decisions on business rates, employment legislation, trade agreements, and economic policy during her tenure and beyond, with a focus on their impact on retail operations, strategy, and market conditions.
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Jul- 2018 -27 JulySupermarkets
Stockpiling of food ‘not a practical response’ to a no-deal on Brexit
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has said the stockpiling of food is not a practical response to a no-deal on Brexit and the industry “has not been approached by the government to begin planning for this”. According to the association, retailers do not have the facilities to house stockpiled goods…
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25 JulySupply Chain
Food supply chains ‘in danger’ under Brexit
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned about the potential for damaging consequences for UK consumers and EU producers if a Brexit agreement is not reached between the EU and UK from 29 March 2019. The BRC sent a letter to UK prime minister Theresa May and the European Union’s…
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9 JulyGovernment
Asda CEO: Hard Brexit could have ‘significant consequences’ for food supply and quality
Asda CEO Roger Burnley has expressed his concerns that a ‘hard’ Brexit could have “significant consequences” for food supply and quality. He described the prospect of holdups at the UK border as “scary”, adding: “You’d be eating into the life of products with all sorts of implications for waste, for…
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Jan- 2018 -30 JanuaryDepartment Stores
House of Fraser Boss wants Theresa May to give ‘clearer Brexit signal’
The billionaire owner of House of Fraser has called on the Prime Minister to provide a “definite signal” on what type of Brexit deal she wants. Ahead of Theresa May’s visit to China, Yuan Yufai said it was important for the UK government to reassure people. Yufai is the owner…
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10 JanuaryGovernment
Plastic bag charge set to affect all retailers
The 5p plastic bag charge could be applied to all retailers as part of new government plans to protect the environment. Prime Minister Theresa May is set to announce the 25-year environment plan on Thursday 11 to tackle “throw-away culture”. Currently, large businesses which have 250 or more employees are…
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