10+ hour, 3+ min ago   (1154+ words) British retailers face growing pressure to manage new hires effectively as unfair dismissal protection moves from two years to six months. Employees will gain ordinary unfair dismissal protection after six months rather than two years from January, increasing pressure on…...

6+ day, 54+ min ago   (461+ words) The initiative introduces a new work experience programme aimed at addressing youth joblessness, with retail continuing to serve as the UK's largest private sector employer. UK retailers have partnered with the government on an initiative to secure 100,000 jobs for young…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (788+ words) UK retail footfall fell in August as the BRC urged the government to cut business costs and raise the employer NICs threshold ahead of the Budget UK retail footfall fell 1.7% year on year in August, with high streets recording a…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (822+ words) HMRC is considering extending VAT rules to UK businesses selling through online marketplaces to tackle non-compliance and improve competition for retailers. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is considering extending online marketplace VAT liability to sales by UK businesses, potentially shifting responsibility…...

3+ week, 5+ hour ago   (543+ words) UK retail sales grew modestly in July as extreme heat hit non-food demand and store footfall, while food and online sales proved more resilient. UK retail sales growth slowed in July as prolonged hot weather weighed on store visits and…...

3+ week, 5+ hour ago   (656+ words) UK consumers became less pessimistic in August as retail spending intentions strengthened, but the BRC says Burnham’s Budget will be key to sustaining momentum. UK consumer confidence improved in August, while retail spending intentions rose sharply, giving retailers a more…...