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NewsEarly January’s shop inflation figures prompt a warning from the BRC
British Retail Consortium says inflation’s peak may well still lie ahead
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NewsLocal shops neglected by Government as rates support confined to pubs
Shops condemn Government’s decision to limit support to pubs as dismissive of their contributions to the economy
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NewsSWA sets out priorities for government ahead of May’s Holyrood election
The Scottish Wholesale Association has set out its key priorities with elections just 100 days away
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NewsTrade body says retail job losses highlight ‘flawed thinking’ on rate relief
A leading independent retailers association has called on the Chancellor to reconsider rate relief
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NewsVape sales down 21% as sector ‘bears the brunt’ of disposable vape ban
Vape unit sales have fallen by almost 21% since the disposable vape ban was introduced last April
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NewsIGD comments on new inflation rates with a warning
The Institute of Grocery Distribution speaks out on this week’s inflation figures
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NewsBRC welcomes signs of returning shopper confidence
The British Retail Consortium has welcomed a recovery in consumer confidence
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NewsNew job figures prove shops need same business rates relief as pubs
Bira says new falling employment figures strengthen the case for equal business rates
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NewsThe Fed meets with MP Jim Shannon in County Down
Fed representatives met with Democratic Unionist MP Jim Shannon on Friday
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NewsWelsh Retail Consortium calls for business rates equality
The WRC calls for rates rethink ahead of Welsh budget
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NewsNew report reveals Christmas confidence boost with 65% spending ’freely’
New report from the IGD reveals a season of contrasts across Christmas 2025
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NewsBlue Monday: How can GroceryAid support me?
GroceryAid is encouraging anyone struggling with money worries and emotional strain to reach out
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NewsHybrid formats drive c-store growth amid rising costs, finds Christie & Co
Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co launches its annual Business Outlook report
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NewsThe Fed welcomes funding extension for Retail Crime Taskforce in Scotland
The Fed welcomes continued funding for the Scottish Retail Crime Taskforce
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NewsBira warns Scottish budget ‘falls short’ for independent retailers
Independent retailers across Scotland have been left ‘disappointed’ by the Scottish budget
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NewsIndependent retailers demand compensation after South East water crisis
Retailers out of pocket after water supplies were lost deserve compensation, Bira says
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NewsIndie retailers speak out as pubs set to get business rates rise support
Leading retailers express frustration after news that the government is expected to ease business rates increases for pubs in England
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NewsIndie retailers demand equal treatment on expected business rates U-turn for pubs
Bira demands equal treatment for small shops as the government is expected to announce plans to water down business rate rises for pubs
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News‘It’s breaking point’ - retailers speak of the pressures facing them in 2026
Three leading independent retailers speak exclusively to Convenience Store about pressures coming in 2026
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NewsNew day one rights to parental leave set to enter force from April
Stronger parental leave rights to give millions of working families security