Rachel Reeves news and analysis – Page 7
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NewsMedia Bites 13 March: Asda, shoplifting, Trump tariffs fallout
The Telegraph has picked up on the latest round of Asda job cuts, while the BRC’s latest shoplifting figures are causing consternation
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NewsFarmers outraged as key sustainable farming subsidy closed at short notice
The farming sector has been blindsided by the announcement to close applications to the Sustainable Farming Incentive
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Comment & OpinionEven Poundland is struggling. What now for the UK high street?
It’s been a big week for the high street, with a WH Smith selloff and a ‘potential’ Poundland sale dominating the retail headlines
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Analysis & FeaturesNFU Conference: what could Steve Reed offer angry farmers?
Faced with furious questions and protests, Reed tried in vain to reassure a farming sector left reeling by the much-hated ‘family farm tax’
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NewsGrocers and fmcg suppliers lead on gender equality in boardrooms, report shows
British food and drink companies are continuing to show progress for gender parity in leadership positions, as per the FTSE Women Leaders review
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Comment & OpinionFarmers won’t go quietly on IHT as Reed takes heat at NFU Conference
In his speech to the NFU, Defra secretary Steve Reed tried in vain to emphasise the policy change was merely ‘the straw that broke the camel’s back’
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NewsDefra aims to reset farming sector relations with raft of NFU conference announcements
The NFU’s annual conference will see the union look to reset the farming sector’s relationship with government following the Chancellor’s controversial budget
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NewsMedia Bites 20 February: Trump tariff backlash, Tesco apologises over online glitch
Minutes US Federal Reserve’s January meeting revealed members of its committee believe Trump’s policies might ’hinder the disinflation process’
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News‘Fury’ from farmer groups as Treasury ‘shuts door’ on alternative tax solutions
Farming groups were invited for a meeting with the Treasury earlier today to raise concerns around the upcoming IHT changes
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NewsCosta to give 5% pay rise to its baristas to support workers with ‘sustainable pay’
The chain will also support new training for its staff nationwide
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NewsRachel Reeves ‘rebuffs’ M&S chief’s call for compromise in National Insurance hike
The Chancellor is said to have stonewalled Stuart Machin’s call for the increase in employers’ National Insurance to be phased in
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NewsMedia Bites 17 February: Post Office, Waitrose and Unilever snub
The papers have been focusing on tariff retaliation, a “snub” from Unilever and the continued fallout from last year’s October budget
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NewsMedia Bites 14 February: Unilever, Valentine’s Day, American candy
Unilever’s plans to separate its ice cream division were covered widely by the papers this morning
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NewsFurther doubt cast on Treasury IHT calculations as protestors force Starmer to ditch trip
Some 1,400 tractors descended on Westminster this week for the latest protest against government changes to Inheritance Tax for farm businesses
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NewsMedia Bites 13 February: Coca-Cola/plastic, Heineken, Kraft Heinz
On a fairly quiet news day, Coca-Cola has said it may have to increase its use of plastic in the US
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NewsMedia Bites 12 February: Trump, Pret and escaped salmon
The papers have been focusing on the impending Trump trade wars, as well as a warning of retail job losses and a subscription u-turn from Pret.
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NewsCity snapshot: Retailers raided by Rachel Reeves ‘like a piggy bank’ says Stuart Machin
The boss of Marks & Spencer has accused the government of raiding retailers ‘like a piggy bank’ as the sector is hit with tax rises, wage increases and recycling levies
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does Trump’s tariff showdown mean for UK food and drink?
The US president’s unpredictable approach to bringing in tariffs has upset global markets. The UK may not escape the crossfire
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NewsMedia Bites 7 February: ‘stagflation’, high street footfall, tariff warnings
Papers are leading on the impact of yesterday’s interest rate cut
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NewsMedia Bites 6 February: interest rates, M&S and Brexit, Tesco eyeing Post Office branches
Interest rates look likely to fall today due to a sluggish economy and a softening in the labour market