Retail law roundup: November 2025
28 November 2025
Welcome to our retail law roundup, where we share legal updates for retailers and brands.
This edition comes hot on the heels of the Chancellor's Autumn Budget announcement. The reaction from UK retailers has been mixed, with some grocery chains welcoming the business rates surtax as providing clarity and levelling the playing field with online giants, whilst others expressed concern that this could drive inflation, increase costs and potentially lead to store closures.
Industry analysts have acknowledged the intention to create fairer competition by closing the import duty loophole, but noted that in practice this might push up online prices and erode consumer spending power. Our other articles this month look at:
This month, we look at:
Contents
- CMA investigates businesses over pricing and finalises pricing guidance
- The Digital Services Act: Recent enforcement actions and what they mean for retail
- New employee protections and employer obligations under the Employment Rights Bill
- Workplace sexual harassment law: What's changed for employers one year on?
- Addressing worker exploitation in retail supply chains
- Beyond the shopfront: How the Renters' Rights Act will reshape residential lettings in retail
- ASA rulings deep dive: LED facemasks
- Airbrushing to authenticity: A future of age inclusive advertising?
Contributors
Caroline Green
Senior Partner
Emma Roake
Partner
Keara McGinley
Associate
Jeanne Kelly
Partner
Katharine Mason
Principal Associate
Suki Tonks
Partner
Carmen Safavi
Senior Associate
Contact
Caroline Green
Senior Partner
caroline.green@brownejacobson.com
+44 (0)20 7337 1026
Contact Caroline
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