All General Election articles
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Features and analysis
Lack of vape licensing scheme in manifesto sparks disappointment among industry
Vape supplier Evapo has expressed disappointment at the lack of a vaping retailer licensing scheme in the Labour Party’s manifesto
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Features and analysis
Shadow Policing Minister pledges to move forward with shop worker protection law
Shadow Minister for Policing Alex Norris has reiterated his support for legislation that would make attacks on shop workers a specific offence
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Features and analysis
Labour looks to overhaul business rates in manifesto
The Labour Party has unveiled its manifesto for the election on 4 July which includes a planned overhaul of the business rates system
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Products In Depth
Protecting your store from the illicit tobacco and vaping trade
What can retailers do to protect their stores from the rising illicit trade?
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Features and analysis
Conservative Party manifesto focuses on small businesses
Launched ahead of the General Election on 4 July, the manifesto boasts a focus on supporting small and medium-sized businesses
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Features and analysis
Liberal Democrats overlook retail crime in election manifesto
The Liberal Democrats have revealed the party’s priorities for the upcoming election
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Features and analysis
IBVTA manifesto urges next government to treat vaping different to smoking
The manifesto presents six “key asks” informed by the industry’s expertise and research
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Features and analysis
Retailers advised to engage with MP candidates ahead of election
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is calling on retailers to invite candidates to visit local shops ahead of next month’s general election
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Features and analysis
SGF launches General Election manifesto calling for new approach to business regulation
The trade association emphasised the range of challenges local retailers from both the UK government and Scottish government
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Features and analysis
Horizon victims to have convictions quashed
The government approved the Post Office Horizon System Offences Bill ahead of the general election on 4 July
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Opinion
Retail to get caught up in political battleground
Issues affecting the retail sector will play a key part in the next General Election, according to the ACS’ James Lowman
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Opinion
Let’s make 2024 the year of the independent
FWD CEO James Bielby is ready to focus on the positives for 2024
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Features and analysis
FWD calls for collaboration between political parties and wholesale sector
The FWD manifesto sets out actions focusing on growth, employment, sustainability, communities; and the supply chain