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Welcome to our retail law roundup, where we share legal updates for retailers and brands.
This edition comes hot on the heels of the Chancellor's Autumn Budget announcement. The reaction from UK retailers has been mixed, with some grocery chains welcoming the business rates surtax as providing clarity and levelling the playing field with online giants, whilst others expressed concern that this could drive inflation, increase costs and potentially lead to store closures.
Industry analysts have acknowledged the intention to create fairer competition by closing the import duty loophole, but noted that in practice this might push up online prices and erode consumer spending power. Our other articles this month look at:
This month, we look at:
- The CMA's final pricing transparency guidance.
- Recent EU Commission decisions on the Digital Services Act.
- The Renters' Rights Act 2025.
- Age-inclusive advertising.
- ASA rulings on LED face masks.
- Essential employment updates for retail employers.
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