National Minimum Wage Act 1998

WICKES GROUP PLC: Trading Update

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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DIY sales remain below last year although have stabilised towards the end of the quarter supported by sales of energy saving products.

Key Points: 
  • DIY sales remain below last year although have stabilised towards the end of the quarter supported by sales of energy saving products.
  • “Wickes traded well during the period, with Group sales up 11.5%, underpinned by our relentless focus on value, availability and service.
  • “With the increased cost of living and colder winter months we have seen more customers turning to Wickes for help to reduce their energy usage and bills.
  • “Wickes continues to demonstrate the strength of its uniquely balanced business model.

Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority Teams with Cellebrite to Combat Labour Exploitation

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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The new digital forensics lab highlighted GLAAs digital transformation in a case that went to court in mid-2022.

Key Points: 
  • The new digital forensics lab highlighted GLAAs digital transformation in a case that went to court in mid-2022.
  • In 2018, a GLAA investigator received a call from a licensed labour provider concerned about a person working at a factory in Wales.
  • The person, who was from Eastern Europe, told GLAAs southwestern investigators that work was promised in a local bakery, along with suitable housing.
  • The Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority works in partnership to protect vulnerable and exploited workers.