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UK inflation rises to 3.8% in July 2025, driven by food and travel costs
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Wholesale body launches Cost of Living campaign

John Healey
Regulations and Compliance

Retailers urge chancellor to cut employment costs in Budget

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Industry News

Chancellor urged to ease burden on retail ahead of Budget

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Industry News

UK retail footfall falls 2.9% as shopping centres suffer sharper decline

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Retail jobs squeezed as tax burden rises and AI reshapes workforce

Joanne Thomas
Industry News

Usdaw presses Labour to deliver on retail jobs, pay and business costs

Rhun ap Iorwerth
Industry News

Wales to cut business rates for hospitality and leisure venues by 30%

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Industry News

Next CEO warns government’s high street revival plan is misguided

John Swinney and Jenny Gilruth
Industry News

Scottish retailers urge budget action to support shoppers

John Healey
Industry News

Independent retailers seek lower costs from Healey

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Andy Burnham, don’t forget the rest of the high street

Independent retailers
Industry News

Independent retailers urged to push for fair rates reform

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Industry Reports

Summer heatwave weighed down on July footfall

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Industry News

Vape sector hits back as PM targets shops in business rates shake-up

Customers talk and enjoy a drink in front of an open fire at the Dukes Head pub in Crayford
Regulations and Compliance

Retail groups urge wider business rates relief after pubs win tax cut