All General Election articles
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Features and analysisRetailer concerns over Labour’s plan to remove age bands for minimum wage
Ahead of Labour’s victory landslide, the party pledged to “remove discriminatory age bands to ensure every adult worker benefits”
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Features and analysisThe Fed urges focus on retail crime by new government
The Federation of Independent Retailers is calling for “action and not just words” when it comes to protecting independent retailers and their communities from crime
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Features and analysisRetailers urged to engage with new MPs by the ACS
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on retailers to use the election result as an opportunity to engage with their MPs
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Features and analysisLabour Cabinet: Who is responsible for the issues that affect retailers?
With Labour taking a clear majority in government, retailers need to know who is at the helm of the areas that are relevant to them, and what are the goals for the party?
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Features and analysisRetailers react to Labour General Election victory
A Labour majority raises questions over policies from independent retailers
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Features and analysisGeneral Election 2024: Labour wins majority
Labour’s manifesto included pledges to overhaul buiness rates and provide more resources to tackle crime
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Features and analysisLack 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 analysisShadow 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 analysisLabour 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 DepthProtecting 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 analysisConservative 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 analysisLiberal 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 analysisIBVTA 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 analysisRetailers 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 analysisSGF 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 analysisHorizon 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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OpinionRetail 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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OpinionLet’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 analysisFWD 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