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Cheap import reforms sharpen retail pressure
Read the full story: Cheap import reforms sharpen retail pressureCheap import reforms will redraw tax pressure across online retail. The government is accelerating customs changes for low-value imports and reviewing online marketplace VAT liability, raising operational questions for retailers, platforms, sellers, and finance teams.
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UK CEO pipeline narrows under board pressure
UK boards are favouring proven chiefs under uncertainty and pressure. Heidrick & Struggles says the CEO route is narrowing, with finance backgrounds, international appointments, and later-career moves dominating.
