UK retailers accused of recruiting young shop workers without rights over Christmas

Lush and Gymshark among chains using apps promoted by TikTok influencers to take on gig economy assistants lacking basic protections, say unions

Harrods adding £1 ‘cover charge’ to every diner on top of 12.5% service fee

Workers fear cover charge will prompt diners to cancel paying optional service charge, hitting their income

Three days of action include Boxing Day sales but union says no option as management ‘refuses to engage’

Shoppers will pay £32.57 for festive meal for four as potato and carrot prices leap, says Kantar

Average spend on gifts and celebrations expected to rise 5% to £433 for each consumer, says PwC

ISS reportedly tells fast-fashion firm that Frasers Group approach is ‘superficial’ and ‘offers no plans for change’

The online retailer needs a shake-up – but the Sports Direct supremo is far from an unconflicted party

Result comes as blow to coffee chain’s hopes of cracking local market after posting a surplus in 2023

New powers to force landlords to let their empty shops are one way we can rejuvenate these vital community spaces, says architect Holly Lewis

More than 1,500 Woolworths warehouse workers in two states went on strike from 21 November seeking better pay and safety on the job

Campaigners want rethink of national policy because of ‘wasteful knock-it-down-and-start-again approach’

Fair Work finds United Workers Union’s industrial action had affected employees who wanted to return to the work site

Supermarkets slash the cost of vegetables to lure Christmas shoppers – but are low prices taking too great a toll on Britain’s farmers?

UK miniature wargames maker’s shares have risen by 43% since the start of 2024

Shop sites will include London, Edinburgh and Leeds, with young people driving preloved trend