Brexit

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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Brexit uncertainty slows retail sales in March

UK retail sales decreased by 1.1% in March, compared with the increase of 1.4% in 2018, according to the latest…

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AO announces £15m of stockpiling ahead of Brexit

Electronics retailer AO has announced plans to stockpile £15m worth of popular products as part of its Brexit contingency plan.…

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What will a no-deal Brexit mean for retail?

We’re now just one month away until Britain leaves the European Union and we appear no closer to knowing whether…

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February retail growth hit by ‘Brexit uncertainty’

February retail growth was hit by “Brexit uncertainty” according to the BRC as on a total basis, sales increased by…

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How can small businesses prepare for Brexit?

Unfortunately one of the most significant problems regarding Brexit is the uncertainty. It was in 1973 that the UK, along…

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UK consumer confidence up despite Brexit ‘fears’

Gfk’s long running Consumer Confidence Index Score went up by one point in February to -13, despite the continuous uncertainty…

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Majority of shoppers say Brexit won’t affect spending

A survey of over 2,000 consumers conducted by PwC has shown that more than 60% of respondents said Brexit will…

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Dunelm profits and sales jump as it reveals Brexit stockpiling

Furniture and homewares retailer Dunelm has seen its profits and sales jump it its latest half-year results, as it also…

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More retailers allowing international payments as Brexit looms

Analysis of the UK’s top 250 retailers has found a 19% year-on-year increase in the number of brands offering the…

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