George Osborne
This coverage looks at George Osborne’s influence on UK economic policy during his time as Chancellor and the ongoing relevance of his fiscal legacy to the petcare industry. Pet Gazette examines how decisions made under Osborne’s leadership — including public spending cuts, tax reforms, and business rate changes — have shaped trading conditions for retailers, distributors, and service providers. Coverage also includes commentary on Osborne’s post-political roles where relevant to commerce, policy, or retail, offering historical and contextual insights for professionals navigating long-term economic shifts.
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Dec- 2012 -7 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Starbucks pays up but business rates will still rise
Starbucks’ acceptance to pay increased corporation tax has done little to soften the news that business rates will not be frozen next year, as announced by the chancellor. George Osborne’s Autumn Statement dealt another blow to retailers and small businesses as he overlooked pleas to freeze business rates, despite much…
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Nov- 2012 -13 NovemberCurrent Affairs
BRC submits six-point plan to Chancellor of the Exchequer
Ahead of next month’s autumn statement, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has submitted a plan to Chancellor George Osborne requesting that changes are made to existing measures in order to strengthen the economy. Concerns have been raised following suggestions that business rates will rise 2.6 per cent in April 2013.…
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