Lobbying · Company
Boots
Meetings with ministers
17
In the last 12 months
5
Different ministers
11
Lobbying firms used
1
Meetings with ministers
| Date | Minister | Purpose, as published |
|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2026 | Chris BryantDBT | Business broadcast call following the GCC-UK FTA conclusion. |
| 21 April 2026 | Wes StreetingDHSC | To discuss the role of business to support people living with cancer |
| 17 March 2026 | Sarah JonesHome Office | Roundtable on retail crime |
| 2 December 2025 | Kate DeardenDBT | To discuss retail, the Budget, the cost of living, business rates and retail envoy recruitment |
| 25 November 2025 | Kate DeardenDBT | To discuss tackling retail crime and cybercrime |
| 23 July 2025 | Gareth ThomasDBT | Meeting to discuss the health and beauty sector. |
| 14 July 2025 | Justin MaddersDBT | Panel discussion hosted by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and Prospect to discuss the Government's role in ensuring key labour market institutions can support employers and trade unions in adapting to the measures introduced by the Government's plan to Make Work Pay |
| 11 June 2025 | Gareth ThomasDBT | To discuss crime and the delivery group papers |
| 2 June 2025 | Stephen KinnockDHSC | To discuss community pharmacy, optometry and audiology. |
| 2 April 2025 | Gareth ThomasDBT | To discuss employment within retail sectors |
| 2 April 2025 | Justin MaddersDBT | To discuss employment within retail sectors |
| 18 March 2025 | Gareth ThomasDBT | To disucss how retail businesses can better strengthen their talent pipelines |
| 18 March 2025 | Alison McGovernDWP | Meeting of the Retail Sector Council to provide an update on the work Department for Work and Pensions is doing that has an impact on the retail sector |
| 12 March 2025 | Alison McGovernDWP | Roundable to discuss the National Health Service 10-Year Plan. |
| 25 February 2025 | James MurrayHMT | To discuss the impact of changes to business rates on retailers |
| 28 January 2025 | Nick Thomas-SymondsCabinet Office | Gave speaking remarks on the Government's ambitions for the UK/EU reset and engaged in a short Q&A at a lunch event hosted by the Ad Hoc Council. |
| 3 December 2024 | Diana JohnsonHome Office | Retail Crime Forum |
Consultant lobbying firms
- WPP Brands (UK) LimitedApril to June 2025; January to March 2025
