All Policy & legal articles – Page 125
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OpinionAmazon’s move to pay tax in the UK will keep bad feelings at bay
Amazon’s decision to launch a branch of its business in the UK so that it will pay more tax here is a canny move to keep customers onside.
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NewsRetailers urged to champion the sector as 'fabulous' career path
Retailers have been urged to “do a better job” of championing the industry as a sector where workers can develop skills and build a career.
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NewsQueen's Speech: Government ban VAT and income tax rises for five years
The Government will ban increases in VAT, income tax and national insurance for five years, it was revealed in The Queen’s Speech today.
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NewsGovernment bans exclusivity clauses in zero-hours contracts
Rules banning exclusivity clauses in zero-hours contracts came into force today, so retailers can no longer stop staff working for other employers.
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NewsOnline retail giant Amazon starts paying corporation tax in the UK
Amazon has started paying corporation tax in Britain rather than Luxembourg after it came under fire for avoiding tax.
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NewsCampaigners call for UK supermarkets to donate food waste to charity
More than 100,000 people across the UK have called on supermarkets to give their food waste to charity after similar laws were passed in France.
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NewsGovernment appoints Marcus Jones MP as new high streets minister
The government has appointed Marcus Jones MP the new minister for high streets as part of its post-election re-shuffle.
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NewsCourt rules Next avoided £22.4m tax through artificial avoidance scheme
Next has been found guilty of avoiding £22.4m in tax after a court ruled a complex tax scheme it used was artificial tax avoidance.
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NewsSuppliers' rights set for boost as Government unveils Enterprise Bill
An Enterprise Bill unveiled by the new Business Secretary is poised to strengthen the rights of small businesses that supply larger retailers.
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OpinionCan Tesco regain its dominance by emulating a Tory turnaround?
Much like the new Conservative majority government, Tesco may subvert expectations and re-establish its market authority.
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NewsLord Rose: Retail bosses want to 'do the right thing' on staff pay
Ocado chairman and former M&S boss Lord Stuart Rose has insisted that all companies want to “do the right thing” on employee pay.
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VideoThe Retail Week: The election outcome, a retail image crisis and M&S
Content editor Nicola Harrison and senior reporter Caroline Baldwin discuss the biggest retail stories from the past week.
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NewsZara owner Inditex hits back at £5m Brazilian employment abuse claims
Zara owner Inditex has defended itself as it faces a R$25m (£5m) fine over claims it failed to deal with employment abuses in its supply chain.
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NewsRetailers urged to tackle image crisis over employment issues
Retailers have been warned to get a grip on the growing “image problem” facing the sector’s contentious employment practices.
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OpinionComment: The Tories must allow retail’s voice to be heard
The Conservative government’s unexpected majority should enable them to put their promises into action across the retail sector.
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AnalysisWill the EU’s digital single market make a difference for retailers?
Europe has made its first steps towards creating a digital single market, but will it improve international trade for retailers?
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OpinionElection poll fiasco highlights dangers of forecasting consumer behaviour
The general election poll fiasco demonstrates that retailers should be wary of research that claims to forecast how consumers will behave.
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OpinionComment: The improving retail sales trend has helped calm City fears
After fears of a dent in consumer confidence in the run-up to the election, the City was relieved to see April’s retail sales figures.
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AnalysisWhat will the appointment of Business Secretary Sajid Javid mean for retail?
Sajid Javid does not fit the Conservative stereotype and is expected to make big waves as he takes up the Business Secretary role previously held by Vince Cable.
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NewsSajid Javid unveiled as business secretary in Cabinet reshuffle
Sajid Javid has been confirmed as the Conservative government’s new Secretary of State for Business, replacing Vince Cable.