Kickstarting the great British sharing economy

Central government seems receptive to entrepreneur Debbie Wosskow’s ideas to support novel marketplaces

The growing numbers of people renting out their driveways, spare rooms and spare time using online marketplaces are enthusiastic members of what is known as the ‘sharing economy’. The emergence of new, often informal, marketplaces poses challenges not just for established retailers, hoteliers and car park providers, but also for the government. While there are important issues around consumer protection, tax and safety regulations to be considered, the general attitude of central...

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