All The Budget articles – Page 7
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NewsLabour’s new National Food Strategy delayed amid farmer protests
The government was forced to shelve the intended launch of a new National Food Strategy amid outrage over the budget which saw thousands of farmers protest in Westminster
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NewsMedia Bites 22 November: retail sales, energy bills and farming row continues
Retail sales have “plunged” in October, with a spike in consumer confidence meaning retailers can expect to see a strong golden quarter ahead
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NewsMedia Bites 21 November: Unilever, Lidl, Rathbones, inflation
Over 70 big retailers have signed a letter to warn chancellor Reeves of the immediate effects of the Budget
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Analysis & Features‘We’ll have nothing left’: Emotional reactions from Westminster farmers’ protest
The Grocer spoke to protesters to understand what has so ignited the passions of food producers
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NewsFarmer protests kick off in London following ‘stab in the back’ budget
Some estimates have suggested 12,000 farmers had registered their attendance at the rally in Whitehall with many predicting actual numbers could be far higher
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NewsBudget tax raid ‘not significant for us’, says Premier Foods CEO
Premier has estimated the cost of the changes and says ‘it’s not a huge number’
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NewsMedia Bites 14 November: Homebase, Just Eat, Asda market share
The demise of struggling retailer Homebase is one of the main topics of coverage for the nationals this morning
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NewsRanjit Singh slams ‘disaster’ farm tax and warns of shortages and inflation
The ’Chicken King’ has warned changes to inheritance tax will force many farms out of business, while also restricting supply and driving up prices
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NewsMedia Bites 11 November: Tesco, Asda and M&S
Tesco’s £1bn NI bill, hospitality fights back against the budget and more Asda job cuts in the pipeline.
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Comment & OpinionShafting farmers with £500m Inheritance Tax grab makes no sense
The pasty tax. The tampon tax. The 10p tax. The poll tax. There have been many tax u-turns. Is the new farm inheritance tax next in line? It should be
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NewsMedia Bites 8 November: Sainsbury’s, Quality Street, baby formula
Sainsbury’s increased sales in the first half have made headlines across the nationals today
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NewsFurious farmers prepare to protest over ‘awful’ tax raid
The protests, expected towards the end of November, are being planned by the Save British Farming group
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy is the budget such bad news for the UK’s farmers?
Rule changes by the chancellor on IHT eligibility have been hugely controversial
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NewsSainsbury’s warns budget will lead to ‘difficult decisions’ on food prices
‘There just isn’t the capacity to absorb this level of unexpected cost inflation,’ Roberts said
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NewsMedia Bites 7 November: M&S results, Trump win, Christmas ad spend
Marks & Spencer has reported a jump in profits but warned measures in last week’s budget could cost it more than £60m
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NewsAnti-budget strike action by farmers ‘could lead to food shortages’
Farms worth over £1m will now be subject to 20% inheritance tax, prompting fears many will become unviable
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NewsBudget measures to heap £120m in added costs on M&S, says chief
Stuart Machin said ‘we don’t want to pass on these costs to our customers’ through price rises but ‘can’t rule anything out’
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Comment & OpinionWhat does the budget mean for fmcg growth prospects in 2025?
Efficiency will be the watchword for 2025 as businesses navigated rising expenses, says Alex Lawrence, senior strategic insight director at Circana
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NewsMedia Bites 5 November: shoplifting, Sainsbury’s/M&S, Tobacco and Vapes Bill
Shoplifting remains in the spotlight in this morning’s papers, with impending results from M&S and Sainsbury’s also in focus
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NewsMedia Bites 4 November: Interest rate cuts, budget woes, M&S
Rachel Reeves’ budget and its impact on business and the economy is still making headlines