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Possible bottle shortages threaten indies as glass prices skyrocket
31 May 2022 NewsGlass prices are at an all-time high, with smaller producers being left in the cold when it comes to sourcing bottles -
Inflation hits 9% in the UK, the highest rate in over 40 years
18 May 2022 NewsRising inflation rates hit 9% this month, with food and non-alcoholic drinks prices rising by 6.7% -
British government delays import checks for the fourth time since Brexit
13 May 2022 BrexitThe UK Government has announced a fourth delay to the introduction of new checks and requirements for imports from the European Union -
Queen’s speech falls short for independent retailers
11 May 2022 NewsThe Queen’s annual speech ahead of the new parliamentary year has left some small businesses feeling underwhelmed -
How a cut in business rates could help independents mitigate rising costs
09 May 2022 NewsWith inflation at its highest level in 30 years, retailers are demanding a permanent cut to business rates to help them absorb rising costs and invest in staffing -
Environment secretary tells consumers to shop ‘value brands’ in response to inflation hike
06 May 2022 NewsEnvironment Secretary George Eustice has been criticised for his ‘out of touch’ comments suggesting struggling families should buy value products to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, but what effect could this advice have on independent fine food retailers? -
Is the UK ready to become a cashless society?
05 May 2022 NewsDigital payments seem to be more desirable in both the eyes of businesses and consumers over the last couple of years, but with the rise in the cost of living, more people are now relying on cash to help them budget -
Will rising costs push consumers towards independent retail?
14 April 2022 NewsRising fuel, food and energy costs are disrupting the entire country, leading to another big squeeze. Will this help or hinder indies? -
Retailers left wanting more from Rishi Sunak’s Spring Budget 2022
24 March 2022 NewsChancellor Rishi Sunak announced the annual Spring Budget yesterday, but the retail industry has been disappointed with the measures put in place -
Spring Budget 2022: what’s in store for the food sector?
21 March 2022 CoronavirusThe Spring Budget is nearly upon us, and the food and retail sectors are calling for action on employment costs, business rates and help for migrant entrepreneurs -
How Brexit rules on importing European cheeses are affecting UK cheesemongers
15 March 2022 BrexitWith Brexit now officially in full force, cheesemongers across the UK are struggling with costs and supplier issues when it comes to importing European cheeses -
What rising inflation means for the fine food industry
18 November 2021 NewsWith food price inflation nudging consumers towards value shopping and businesses facing increased costs, highlighting fine food’s unique credentials has never been more important