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NewsIndependent retailers demand compensation after South East water crisis
Retailers out of pocket after water supplies were lost deserve compensation, Bira says
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NewsIndie retailers speak out as pubs set to get business rates rise support
Leading retailers express frustration after news that the government is expected to ease business rates increases for pubs in England
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NewsIndie retailers demand equal treatment on expected business rates U-turn for pubs
Bira demands equal treatment for small shops as the government is expected to announce plans to water down business rate rises for pubs
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News‘It’s breaking point’ - retailers speak of the pressures facing them in 2026
Three leading independent retailers speak exclusively to Convenience Store about pressures coming in 2026
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NewsNew day one rights to parental leave set to enter force from April
Stronger parental leave rights to give millions of working families security
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NewsACS says local shops deserve additional support with business rates
The ACS has called on the Government to act responsibly and go further on business rates support
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NewsScottish retailers call for CCTV funding support from government
The Fed calls for grants to help retailers upgrade security systems as shoplifting increases 57% over 10 years
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NewsThe BRC responds to latest trading figures for December
The British Retail Consortium has responded to NIQ’s latest figures
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NewsSmall business expert says new rates pose existential threat to retailers
Business expert issues a warning to retailers about legislative pressures due in 2026
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NewsUK shoppers turned to online shopping this Christmas
£19.6bn was spent in the run up to Christmas this year, new NIQ figures show
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NewsGovernment slashes cost of electric lorries by up to £120k
Electric lorries to be more affordable to help hauliers and boost growth and investment
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NewsACS welcomes news businesses will get transparency on card fees
The ACS responds after a recent announcement from the Payment Systems Regulator
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NewsGreater flexibility to be given for future contactless limits
The £100 cap on contactless payment is to be scrapped, the FCA has announced
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NewsKing grants Royal Assent to act bringing employment law into 21st century
Over 15 million people across the UK are expected to benefit from the new Employment Rights Act
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BlogYear of significant change coming for the convenience sector
ACS chief executive James Lowman warns of the changing business environment that is coming for the convenience sector
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Blog2026 will be the year to test independent retailer resilience and adaptation
Spar UK’s managing director Michael Fletcher says independent retailers must focus on adaptation and partnership to navigate rising costs, policy changes and shifting shopper behaviours in 2026
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NewsACS ‘disappointed’ as Met chief calls on retailers to ‘step up’ shoplifting efforts
The ACS expresses disappointment at head of Met Police’s comments telling retailers to ‘step up more’ in tackling shop theft
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NewsScottish retailers write open letter to Government seeking business rates discount
Fourteen of Scottish retail’s leading figures have called for a rates discount
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NewsRetailer survey reveals energy costs to be their top concern
New data from SEFE Energy reveals energy costs as top concern for UK retail - but few are taking action
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NewsIGD warns the food industry of a ‘tough’ 2026
Ongoing persistent inflation and higher taxes bring stark warning from the IGD