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BRC calls to end business rates hike

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has said action is needed to “protect shops and jobs” as business rates for retailers…

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Business rates could be changed to help retailers, says Greg Clark

Secretary of state for business Greg Clark has admitted that business rates could be changed in order to help high…

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Retail footfall down 0.8%, shopping centres continue to suffer

Retail footfall fell by 0.8% in July when compared to the same time last year, despite the high street again…

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BRC welcomes ‘much needed’ review into card-acquiring services

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has welcomed news that the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) will carry out a market review…

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Footfall dips for seventh consecutive month

Retail footfall dipped for a seventh consecutive month in June, despite the boost in spending brought on by the World…

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BRC calls for two-year freeze on business rates

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has asked the government to consider freezing business rates for two years to ease the…

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Retail footfall returns to high street

High street footfall increased to 0.5% in May according to the latest BRC-Springboard Footfall and Vacancies Monitor. According to the…

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Retail footfall drops in February

Retail footfall decreased by 0.5% in February 2018, and is a major decline compared with the rate of 1.0% seen…

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Violent crime against retail staff doubles

There has been in ‘concerning spike’ in the number of violent incidents against retail staff, according to a survey by…

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Retailers ‘want more apprenticeships’ to develop future workforce

New data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has suggested that retailers want to commit to more apprenticeships in the…

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