Rishi Sunak

Sunak unveils £1bn support package for Omicron-hit businesses

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a further £1bn support package for businesses impacted by the new Omicron variant. As part…

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The £15bn question – are you still investing in instore expertise?

With the Golden Quarter in full swing and the risk of another lockdown receding, it feels like physical retailers can…

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Post-pandemic future is looking bright for UK high Streets

Prior to the pandemic, there were concerns regarding the future of the high street. Now that social distancing restrictions have…

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Chancellor unveils 50% rates discount for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a 50% discount on business rates for the hospitality, retail and leisure sectors (up to…

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Over 40 employee groups pen letter urging Sunak to cut business rates

The CBI, along with 41 trade associations spanning the UK economy, have issued a joint statement urging the chancellor Rishi…

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Contactless limit to hit £100 in October

The Government is set to raise the contactless card spending limit from £45 to £100 from 15 October 2021. Initial…

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John Lewis appoints AlixPartners to conduct supply chain review

John Lewis has reportedly appointed AlixPartners to conduct a strategic review of its supply chain and buying habits.  According to…

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Sunak to reject furlough extension calls despite ‘freedom day’ delay

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is reportedly set to reject calls for an extension of the furlough scheme and business rates report…

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John Lewis chair calls for rates rethink to help ‘level’ up retail

John Lewis chair Sharon White has called for chancellor Rishi Sunak to scrap the business rates system in favour of…

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UK economy shrinks 1.5% in Q1 despite signs of recovery

The UK economy shrank by 1.5% during the first three months of the year due to the impact of the…

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