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Spring Budget 2023

UK Government Unveils Plans to Cut Energy Bills for Businesses

Today, the government has announced a price cap on energy costs for businesses. While we welcome this development, we feel it doesn't go far enough. Read more about the price cap and our response here. 

Higher Ratings Can Bring Tenfold Increase in Searches to eCommece Retailers

With five star reviews influencing some searches by over 200% on some products

Delivery and takeaway sales dip at Britain's leading restaurant and pub groups

Despite this inevitable dip, growth remains well above pre-COVID-19 levels.

Jubilee lift for UK retailers as high street footfall rises

Footfall saw an increase of 17% over the bank holiday weekend

Almost half of UK retailers aren’t prepared for HFSS legislation, new research from GS1 UK reveals

The legislation, which aims to curb Britain’s obesity crisis, will come into effect on 1st October 2022.

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is calling for changes to the Apprenticeship Levy.

The BRC believes that the Levy should be more flexible

Hospitality Industry reacts to Levelling Up bill announced in Queen's speech

The Queens speech unveiled a bill to level up and regenerate the hospitality industry 

80% of Brits believe retailers need to invest in new technology

UK shoppers are looking to integrate new technologies in their shopping experience, both online and in-store.