All Costs articles – Page 2
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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HOLBA has urged the Government to reform its ‘outdated’ model before next April’s changes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
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Features and analysisFood industry must use AI, robotics and more to combat labour costs
Seismic shifts mean a long-term commitment is needed to transform the industry, IGD report finds
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Features and analysisEngineering school seeking independent convenience retailers for its research
The LSBU London School of Engineering and Design has this week put out a call to independent convenience retailers nationwide
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Features and analysisThe ups and downs of the high street - by the Government and the BRC
Two announcements on our high streets’ fortunes arrive on the same day
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Features and analysisCo-op further commits to a living wage for staff with new increase
The Co-op has today announced its frontline staff will receive an above inflation pay increase
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Features and analysisFood store sales volumes grew strongly in January 2025, ONS reports
ONS data suggests a rise in people staying in has lead to much improved figures on December
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Features and analysisONS reveals cautious start to spending in 2025
Spending data released this week from the Office of National Statistics has revealed slight decrease as February began
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Features and analysisGrowth in fresh food steady as Brits scratch cook to save costs
Price conscious shoppers are turning to scratch cooking to save money, boosting value growth to the fresh food category
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Features and analysisOne in three households buying less food, survey reveals
Market researchers Tastewise’s recent survey has shown that one in three households are buying less food