All Legislation articles – Page 11
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Features and analysis
DRS delay plea made to Scottish government
The Scottish government has been urged to delay the implementation of the Deposit Return Scheme until September 2023
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Features and analysis
Anger over lack of action on crimes against retail staff
Amendments to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill to better protect retail staff have been withdrawn in a House of Lords debate.
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Features and analysis
Nine out of ten retail staff experienced verbal abuse
USDAW research has revealed that incidents of abuse, threats and violence against retail staff are on the rise
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Features and analysis
HFSS implementation date comes under fire
The government’s plan to introduce the new legislation in October 2022 has been criticised
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Features and analysis
MPs questioned over HFSS legislation details
Trade bodies have put forward questions that members need answering ahead of the intoduction of HFSS legislation in October 2022.
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Features and analysis
Increase in carrier bag charge in NI angers retailers
Environment Minister Edwin Poots announced that the Carrier Bag Levy charge in Northern Ireland will increase from 5 pence to 25 pence from 1 April 2022.
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Features and analysis
Welsh government to introduce stricter Covid-19 measures
Stricter measures are to be put into place as Covid-19 infections increase.
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Features and analysis
Budget 2021: what it means for retailers
Business rates and National Minimum Wage increases dominated the Budget 2021 agenda amongst convenience retailers.
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Interviews and Profiles
How Camelot helped retailers with changing legislation
Camelot caught up with One Stop retailer Aman Uppal to get his thoughts on how he implemented changes to cope with updated minimum age legislation.
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Interviews and Profiles
Responsible Retailing Week 2021: How JTI is helping retailers stay responsible
Retailers face many challenges when it comes to tobacco sales, JTI oulines what support is out there.
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Products In Depth
Six things you need to know about food to go
After a big Covid-related dip, this revitalised category looks good to go
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Features and analysis
Allergen labeling legislation Natasha’s Law now in force
New allergen labelling for food is now in operation.
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Features and analysis
ACS calls for greater protection of shopworkers
The ACS briefed Peers before the Second Reading of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill in the House of Lords.
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Features and analysis
Lottery sales confusion cleared up by government
An approved sales system to allow 16 and 17 year-olds to sell lottery products has been put in place.
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Features and analysis
Action urged against non-compliant disposable vape products
The UKVIA has called for a crackdown on sellers of disposable vaping devices that contain more nicotine than is permitted.
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Podcast
A Healthy Approach To HFSS: The Convenience Mix Podcast
HFSS legislation is on its way - are you aware of the challenges and opportunities that come with it?
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Features and analysis
Poor preparedness for Natasha’s Law raises concerns
The level of preparedness for Natasha’s Law allergen labelling has led to calls for a digital solution.
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Features and analysis
Call made for simpler business rates appeals process
The ACS believes that a streamlined business rates appeals process would free up funds for investment in the sector.
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Features and analysis
New legislation to protect Scottish retail staff comes into effect
The retail industry has encouraged police to enforce the new legislation.
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Features and analysis
Hartlepool Borough and Cleveland Police tackle illicit tobacco
The partnership has resulted in seizures of illict tobacco in the region.