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NewsShop closures and job losses inevitable without Budget support, says the Fed
National President Hetal Patel has written to Reeves highlighting the economic pressures facing indie retailers.
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NewsCo-op expands sustainability with seven-year wind farm partnership
Co-op enters seven-year agreement to utilise energy from a North Wales wind farm
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NewsSGF reveals 6,000 job cuts for local shops linked to employment costs
Annual report on the Scottish convenience store sector published at SGF’s 2025 Conference
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NewsParfetts rewards employees with a bonus as growth surges past milestones
Wholesaler Parfetts has announced a combined 14% bonus for staff
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NewsSOS Wholesale staff seek payout after administration entry
Redundant staff at Derby-based SOS Wholesale are pursuing legal action after the discount wholesaler entered administration earlier this month
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NewsEmployment Rights Bill gets a step closer
The Employment Rights Bill will today return to the House of Commons
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NewsBRC responds to latest food inflation figures
Rises in ambient, fresh and other foods rose in the early August, as BRC comment
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NewsNew ONS figures hint pressures on businesses show no signs of easing
The ONS has updated its insight into business habits and the impact on the UK economy
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NewsLondon businesses warn of £2bn rates hike next April
HOLBA has urged the Government to reform its ‘outdated’ model before next April’s changes
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NewsGovernment issues update on National Living Wage estimate
The Low Pay Commission has updated its projections for the National Living Wage in 2026
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NewsGovernment moves a step closer to ending unfair pay
The Government’s manifesto commitment to deliver a genuine living wage took a step closer today
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NewsCost of an average barbecue has risen by 51% since 2021
New study shows dramatic rise in barbecue costs and huge difference in stores’ pricing
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NewsGovernment issues new advice for businesses on rates and agents
If you use an agent for your business rates, appoint them via the Check and Challenge service
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NewsBestway backs independent retailers with £10m in everyday price cuts
Bestway has announced a massive £10m investment into reducing prices across more than 2,000 core lines
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NewsIGD warns food inflation to peak at 5.1% later this summer
The IGD suggests higher inflation in UK food and drink prices is still to come this year
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NewsACS outlines ‘difficult decisions’ being made by retailers after employment cost rises
The ACS has highlighted the impact rising costs are already having on local shops
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NewsRetailer tells Shadow Chancellor small businesses in London need help
Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride met a London retailer to talk retail crime, spiralling costs and rates challenges
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NewsFSB predicts tough times and shrinkage for Scottish businesses in coming months
The FSB has urged more support for Scottish businesses as a difficult year looms
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NewsBRC responds to sunny April sales figures from the ONS
Sunshine and barbecues brought sales rise in April, but the trade body advises caution
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Features and analysisNew Post Office CEO hits the ground running by meeting postmasters on day one
New Post Office CEO Neil Brocklehurst announces fresh postmaster deal and signals comitment to cash in communities