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NewsWelsh government starts process to appoint DRS management organisers
Welsh government announces process to appoint a Deposit Management Organisation
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NewsGovernment abandons day-one unfair dismissal pledge for workers
The government abandons its manifesto pledge to give workers unfair dismissal rights from day one
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NewsGovernment urged to drop plans to tax zero-nicotine vape products
Online vape retailer ECigone argues taxing zero-nicotine vapes at the same rate as nicotine products removes incentives for smokers trying to quit
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NewsIndie retailers call for age-verification tech in vapes to tackle rising shop crime
A group of 30 leading independent retailers have called for age-verification technology to be built into vaping devices to curb youth access and protect staff
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NewsBudget 2025: What retailers need to know
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers Budget 2025 with measures directly impacting convenience retailers
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NewsBudget 2025: Industry reacts to Autumn Budget
The industry reacts to the Chancellor’s Budget 2025
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NewsNational Living Wage set to hit £12.71 per hour in April 2026
The Government has accepted the Low Pay Commission’s recommendations on the future rate of the National Living Wage
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NewsSoft Drinks Levy extended to cover milkshakes and dairy-based drinks
The Soft Drinks Industry Levy will be extended to cover milk-based drinks from January 2028, with the sugar threshold lowered to 4.5g per 100ml
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NewsACS calls for 12-month lead time for implementing energy drinks ban
The ACS responds to the Government’s planned ban of underage energy drink sales
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NewsHigh street stores pose triple risk of underage nicotine pouch sales
New evidence highlights age verification issues in stores for nicotine pouch sales
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Features and analysisWest Mercia Police showcases its measures to target shoplifting
Work to tackle shoplifting across Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire, was showcased last week
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NewsLincolnshire Co-op reports 64% rise in capital spend of £10m
Lincolnshire Co-op’s capital spend has risen by £10m as sustainability projects get underway
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NewsAll UK vapes to carry digital QR codes to stamp out fakes
All vapes sold in the UK will be required to carry digital duty stamps with QR codes from October 2026
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NewsPoll shows only 10% support Irish ban on certain nicotine pouch strengths
New poll suggests pouch restrictions ignore demand for harm reduction in Ireland
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NewsCTSI urges Budget backing to tackle rogue high street businesses
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute is calling for urgent government funding in Wednesday’s budget to tackle serious and organised crime impacting Britain’s high streets and legitimate businesses
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NewsIndependent retailers condemn bank closures in rural areas
Bira has condemned the closure of banks in regional towns and rural locations
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NewsMPs hold first parliamentary discussion on criminal high street businesses
MPs have held the UK’s first parliamentary discussion dedicated to tackling criminal activity on the high street, amid growing concerns that some shops are being used as fronts for money laundering and organised crime
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NewsCo-op commits £70m to create 7,000 apprenticeships by 2030
Co-op’s Levy Share has already unlocked £40m for training - and more is coming
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NewsThe Fed says the abolishment of PCCs won’t stop its work around retail crime
Following the new police and crime commissioners are to be abolished, the Fed says it will continue its work on crime
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NewsNew research shows many ‘healthy’ snack bars are loaded with hidden sugars
New survey by Action on Salt and Sugar exposes misleading ‘healthy’ snack bars