News
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Are You Prepared For The Corporate Manslaughter Act?
01 April 2008 NewsThe Forum of Private Business (FPB) is warning smaller firms to prepare for the Corporate Manslaughter Act, which comes into force on 6th April, along with a raft of new regulations. -
Great British Food Magazine Is Back!
28 March 2008 NewsFollowing the massive success of Issue one, the spring edition of Great British Food is now available in WHSmith stores across the country, or to buy online. -
Sales Remain Slow In March But Food Does Well
27 March 2008 NewsRetail activity remained subdued in March with high street stores reporting flat year-on-year sales, says the latest CBI Distributive Trades Survey. -
Independents Get Helping Hand Online
27 March 2008 NewsA new campaign has been launched to support independent online retailers, after it was found that UK consumers are more likely to buy from the website of a ‘household name’ than an e-commerce site without a physical presence. -
Food From Britain Says Goodbye To Defra Funding
25 March 2008 NewsDefra, the food and rural affairs ministry, has announced plans to withdraw funding from the body responsible for promoting British food overseas, causing an outcry from struggling food manufacturers. -
Food And Drink Retail Sales Are On The Rise
20 March 2008 NewsDespite talks of the credit crunch and a downturn in spending, it seems consumers are still spending. -
Easter’s A Winner For Food Retailers
19 March 2008 NewsThe eight days of Easter 2008 are expected to be worth £8 billion to UK retailers, up three per cent on last year. -
Cutting Easter Egg Waste Is Top Of The Agenda
19 March 2008 NewsA Seasonal Confectionary Industry Working Group co-ordinated by WRAP and made up of confectionery manufacturers is looking to reduce Easter Egg packaging by 25%. -
New Show Links Producer And Supplier
18 March 2008 NewsIn the face of changing consumer and public procurement demand for locally sourced, British produce, a new trade show in the West Country looks set to connect buyers with suppliers from the UK’s foremost producing region. -
Budget Brings Few Surprises For Small Retailers
17 March 2008 NewsAccording to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), last year's budget caused 93% of small business owners to lose confidence, so has this year's report done the same? -
Small Business Owners Have To Sacrifice Family
13 March 2008 NewsThe demands of running a small business means many owners have to put family life second, a new survey reveals. -
Brits Are Biggest Fair Trade Spenders
12 March 2008 NewsAlthough the US remains the largest market for fair trade goods, Brits spend on average more on ethical products than their European, American, Australian, Kiwi and Japanese counterparts.
