All Costs articles – Page 4
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NewsUsdaw condemns peers supporting unfair dismissal in new employment bill
Union leader says she’s staggered at Conservative and Lib Dem amendments to new bill
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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HOLBA has urged the Government to reform its ‘outdated’ model before next April’s changes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