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Nov- 2019 -12 November
Government must ‘play its part’ to support retail sector, says BRC
The incoming government must take action to fully support to the retail sector, the BRC has urged in its latest…
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Sep- 2019 -2 September
Retail business rates could rise by £169m over the next 12 months
Retailers could see a £169m increase in business rates next year, prompting renewed calls for the government to overhaul the…
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Aug- 2019 -9 August
Gove orders HMRC to support SMEs in the event of no-deal
Ministers including Michael Gove have ordered HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to support “cash-strapped” small business in the event of…
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Jun- 2019 -24 June
Pensions Regulator boss to face questions over Arcadia deal
The Pension Regulator (TPR) boss, Charles Counsell is set to appear in front of the Work and Pensions Committee, regarding…
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18 June
Gov rejects MPs’ sustainable fashion recommendations
The government has rejected all the recommendations made by the Environmental Audit Committee (ECA) in February with the aim to…
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13 June
Businesses rates to better reflect property value under new law
Business rates payers in England will have bills that more accurately reflect current property values under new legislation introduced by…
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7 June
London Mayor to launch Night Time Enterprise zone
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced a new programme to boost the capital’s high streets at night.…
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6 June
TfL holds competition for £100k retail space for a year
Transport for London (TfL) has launched a new innovation competition, which challenges businesses to come up with an “innovative and…
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Mar- 2019 -21 March
Retailers left waiting for rates discounts as deadline approaches
Businesses in England were promised millions of pounds in support by the chancellor last October but, less than two weeks…
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14 March
B&Q to stop selling wildlife-harming pesticide
B&Q owner, Kingfisher has announced it will become the first retailer to stop selling wildlife-harming pesticides ahead of a government…
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