Forum Brief: Retail crime
Policy Consultation 9 July 2003
Shop workers union Usdaw has taken its Freedom From Fear campaign to Downing Street, delivering a petition with more than 100,000 signatures calling for greater protection for its members.
Forum Brief: Store cards
Policy Consultation 2 July 2003
MPs criticised providers of store cards and credit cards yesterday for "outrageous" interest rates and hidden charges.
Forum Brief: Planning
Policy Consultation 19 June 2003
A spokesman for the ODPM told ePolitix.com "The planning reform agenda is all about encouraging greater public engagement in the planning system. Planning is a positive tool and it is
Forum Brief: Retail crime
Policy Consultation 18 June 2003
The government has been accused of ignoring the £1.7 billion annual cost of retail crime.
Forum Brief: Stamp duty
Policy Consultation 17 June 2003
Planned reforms of stamp duty should not be rushed by the government, peers have warned.
Forum Brief: Euro decision
Policy Consultation 9 June 2003
Following Gordon Brown's announcement earlier this month that Britain is not yet ready to join the euro, John McFall, chairman of the Treasury select committee, has responded to ePolitix.com Forum
Forum Brief: Employers' liability insurance
Policy Consultation 3 June 2003
The employment minister has pledged to help employers deal with the costs of having to take out compulsory liability cover.
Forum Brief: Credit card fraud
Policy Consultation 22 May 2003
In a bid to eradicate credit card fraud, a pilot scheme has been launched in which shoppers tap out a pin number to confirm their purchase.
Forum Brief: Waste management
Policy Consultation 22 May 2003
The government's waste management policy is in disarray according to a committee of MPs.
Forum Brief: Corporate killing
Policy Consultation 20 May 2003
Business leaders could face prison terms as well as compensation claims under new rules covering manslaughter to be announced by the Home Office.
Forum Brief: Farming partnerships
Policy Consultation 19 May 2003
The English Farming and Food Partnerships body has been launched, aiming to boost profits and sustainability in farming.
Forum Brief: Waste management
Policy Consultation 7 May 2003
The government has opted against a national collection charge to punish householders who do not recycle rubbish.
Forum Brief: Usdaw interview
Policy Consultation 28 April 2003
The British Retail Consortium has responded to an interview with John Hannett, deputy general secretary of Usdaw.
Forum Brief: Budget - The economy
Policy Consultation 9 April 2003
Gordon Brown has revised his growth forecasts but insisted that Britain is weathering the economic slowdown better than its European counterparts.
Forum Brief: Budget - Housing
Policy Consultation 9 April 2003
The chancellor has announced that he is to freeze stamp duty on homes and business property purchases.
