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News | 14:04:25

RWK Goodman advise on lease to reopen Salisbury City Hall

RWK Goodman has helped re-light the lights of a historic venue in Salisbury, after advising on the agreement of a lease to reopen the facilities.

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Opinion | 05:02:25

The impact of increased National Insurance contributions on the UK’s hospitality sector.

How will increased National Insurance contributions affect the hospitality sector, and what options do businesses have to mitigate any impact?

Opinion | 02:12:24

The hospitality sector: where are we, and what does the future hold?

The UK hospitality sector remains critical to the UK’s overall economic health. Last year, the UK hospitality sector turned over £140B, which equated to approximately £54B in taxes, funding vital public services.

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Opinion | 01:03:24

Will 2024 be the year the UK Government answers the hospitality industry’s calls for root and branch reform of business rates?

Whilst the announcements about the temporary business rates support package made by the Chancellor in the Autumn 2023 were welcomed by the industry, calls remain for an urgent reform of the business rates system to support struggling hospitality businesses.

Podcast | 20:11:23

Will leaseholders be happy with the Government’s proposed reforms? | Legal Thinking Podcast

In this episode we speak with Harry Scoffin of Commonhold Now and our own Peter Foskett following proposed reforms to leasehold law in the recent King's speech.

Podcast | 20:07:23

Reflecting on the ‘Retail Reboot’ | Legal Thinking Podcast

In this episode we speak with Vicky Hernandez and Graham Soult, experts in retail, and ask them how things have changed for the high street since the release of our 'Retail Reboot' report in 2021.

Opinion | 06:09:21

Call from British Retail Consortium for better protection of retail workers

According to a recent survey by the British Retail Consortium (BRC), there has been a 7% rise in incidents of violence and abuse against shop workers compared to the previous year.

Opinion | 15:06:21

Is there light at the end of the tunnel for the retail and hospitality sectors?

Recently published research suggests that hospitality salaries have increased by 18% compared to last year, with retail salaries also showing a noteworthy 10% rise.

Opinion | 14:05:21

Debenhams: the end of an era

Seeing the pictures of different Debenhams stores around the country closing their doors for the very last time has saddened me this week.

Opinion | 26:02:21

Delayed decision on business rates creates window to design a bold new tax regime

The government has delayed making a decision on introducing a new tax on online sales in its March Budget following dramatic growth in online sales during the COVID pandemic. It had been widely anticipated that this would be accompanied by a shake-up of the business rates regime and throw a much-needed lifeline to struggling high streets.

Opinion | 09:02:21

Wrongful Trading Actions suspension: what does this mean for the retail sector?

In an effort to assist distressed companies during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, Wrongful Trading actions were temporarily suspended from March 2020 under section 12 of the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (CIGA) until 30 September 2020.

Opinion | 28:01:21

What’s in a deal? Debenhams acquisition explained

So Boohoo has acquired the Debenhams brand but not its stores or workforce; what does that actually mean for the future of their employees, other High Street brands and the wider retail sector?

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