All General election 2024 articles
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NewsMinimum wage to rise nearly 4% at Budget
The chancellor is set to announce plans to increase the minimum wage by nearly 4% at tomorrowâs Budget, according to reports.
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AnalysisThe last four governments have tried to fix the high street. What can Burnham learn from their failures?
Andy Burnham announced a new taskforce in early September, promising to finally fix Britainâs high streets. Four governments have promised similar plans and commissioned their own reviews since 2011. Every one of them is still sitting on a shelf in Whitehall.
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NewsBadenoch vows to lower retail costs and restore tax-free shopping
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has told Retail Week she would lower costs for retailers to support job creation if she were to win the next election, but ruled out widespread business rates reform. Separately, she has pledged to bring back tax-free shopping for overseas visitors.
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NewsâThe Tories put the economy in a coma and Labour have turned the machine offâ, says Frasers Group CFO
The chief financial officer of Sports Direct owner Frasers Group blamed the lack of consumer confidence in the run up to Christmas on the recent Labour Budget, which has âattacked a sectorâ in need of help.
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NewsExclusive: Iceland has slammed illigitimate ads framing it as zero hours contract employer
A spate of illegitimate Iceland zero-hour contract job ads threaten to embarrass the retailerâs boss and Labour supporter Richard Walker, in the same week the new government pledged a ban on the contracts.
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AnalysisWho is the new business secretary and what can retailers expect from him?
As the UK embraces a period of change after the Labour Partyâs landslide victory, Retail Week takes a closer look at the new business and trade secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, and what the retail sector should expect from him.
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NewsKey-cutting and shoe repair CEO is taking on the role of prisons minister
The boss of key-cutting and shoe-repair specialist Timpson has been named minister of state for prisons, parole and probation by new prime minister Keir Starmer.
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AnalysisAfter the Labour landslide, retail expects things to get better
As the opinion polls predicted, yesterdayâs general election delivered a sweeping victory for Labour. Now, much like the rest of the country, retail awaits Keir Starmerâs next move
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NewsElection reactions: Hereâs what retail thinks of Labourâs landslide victory
History was made today when Keir Starmer became the fifth Labour Party leader to bring a period of Conservative leadership to a close. But what does retail make of the victory? Retail Week gathers the industryâs reactions
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AnalysisRetail cabinet: What would government look like if retailers ran the country?
As the country casts its votes in the general election, Retail Week imagines what a cabinet made up of bold and capable retail leaders might look like
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NewsSmall businesses are calling on the next government to make changes to tax and business rates
Small businesses in the UK are urging the next government to overhaul policies relating to tax, business rates and international trading.
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NewsCurrys boss âencouragedâ by revised Labour workers rights plan
Currys chief executive Alex Baldock said he is âencouragedâ by the Labour partyâs updated version of its package of workers rights.
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OpinionâWhy the next government helping retail is good for the whole countryâ
A helping hand for retail could benefit many other industries and aspects of public life, argues Lush head of UK and Ireland retail Kasey Swithenbank
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AnalysisManifesto cheat sheet â what are the parties promising retail?
The seven major UK parties have now released their manifestos. Retail Week has waded through the documents so you donât have to
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NewsIceland launches first ever âsupermarket manifestoâ
Frozen food specialist Iceland has launched a UK grocery first âsupermarket manifestoâ ahead of next weekâs general election.
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OpinionâElection wonât make much difference to blighted town centres like Middlesbroughâ
Empty shops, high crime and a lack of opportunity â no wonder retailers have deserted town centres such as Middlesbrough. There are plenty more like it. Sadly, the general election wonât make much of an immediate impact, believes George MacDonald
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NewsLabour resists calls to close tax loophole used by Shein
Labour is reportedly resisting calls to close a tax loophole exploited by fast fashion brand Shein as it plots its London IPO.
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NewsCurrys chief people officer urges government to reform apprenticeship levy
Currys chief people, communications and sustainability officer Paula Coughlan has called on the next government to overhaul the apprenticeship levy to offer more opportunities and skills training.
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OpinionâIn uncertain times, retailers must keep one eye looking beyond the UKâ
Rishi Sunak is not right about much, in my opinion. But one thing he said in his speech calling the general election rang true â we live in the âmost uncertain of timesâ.
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NewsConservatives reintroduce Criminal Justice Bill reform in manifesto launch
The Conservatives have committed to reintroducing certain legislation that was interrupted by the dissolution of Parliament, including proposed changes to the Criminal Justice Bill.