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Ministers launch consultation on Sunday Trading hours

The power to extend Sunday trading hours for high street shops could be devolved to local authorities, according to plans…

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UK retail sales record strongest growth in 18 months

UK retail sales recorded their strongest growth in 18 months as sales increased 1.8% on a like-for-like basis from June…

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Summer Budget 2015: National Living Wage to be introduced

Chancellor George Osborne has announced the launch of a new National Living Wage that will be launched from April next…

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Summer Budget 2015: Sunday trading could be extended

Sunday trading hours could be extended to give businesses greater flexibility over their weekend opening hours, the Chancellor George Osborne…

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Big 7 diamond miners to form association

Seven of the world’s leading diamond mining companies have announced plans to form a new Diamond Producers Association (DPA). The…

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BUDGET: BRC welcomes Osborne rates review, NI abolition for under-21s

The Chancellor has used his last budget of this Parliament to reconfirm his commitment to carry out the most “far-reaching”…

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What makes our website better than before?

Hopefully you’ve noticed that you’re reading this blog on a vastly improved user interface. It’s true, we’re very proud indeed…

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‘Radical’ review of business rates underway

A “radical” review of the business rates system has been launched which could pave the way for changes to how…

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ADVICE: Backdated overtime claims

In light of the recent decision by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision that some people working overtime could claim…

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Stella Layton named new Jewellery Quarter chairman

Stella Layton, the chief executive and assay master of the Birmingham Assay Office, has been named as the new chairman…

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