All Legislation articles – Page 2
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Features and analysisExclusive poll reveals priorities of convenience retailers ahead of budget
A poll was conducted by Convenience Store in advance of Wednesday’s budget
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Features and analysisRecord levels of illicit tobacco purchased in the UK
83% of UK smokers have bought illicit tobacco, the highest level since the records began
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Features and analysisIs the disposable vape ban extension enough time for retailers to prepare?
The government has confirmed that the proposed implementation of a ban on disposable vaping products will be delayed to 1 June 2025
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Features and analysisVape industry concern over disposable ban impact on smoking cessation
Smoking cessation and sustainability are key concerns for the vape industry as the new disposable ban date is announced
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Features and analysisGovernment confirms 1 June for disposable vape ban
The Government confirmed the ban on disposable vaping products is delayed to 1 June
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Features and analysisBudget 2024: What do the trade bodies want from the Autumn Statement?
Ahead of the Autumn Statement on 30 October, Convenience Store examines what the sector wants from the new government
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Features and analysisGlasgow retailer hit with 12 month tobacco and vape sales ban
The ban follows repeated sales to under 18s
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Features and analysisNew Employees Rights Bill will ‘stifle’ job creation, the Fed warns
The Federation of Independent Retailers has raised concerns over Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner’s proposed workers’ rights
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Features and analysis74% of public demand U-turn on latest deposit return scheme proposals
DEFRA Minister Mary Creagh has indicated that glass bottles will be excluded from the deposit return scheme
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Features and analysisACS expresses concern for local shops over Employment Rights Bill
The Government has published the new Employment Rights Bill, outlining employment reforms
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Features and analysisHigher education bursary for retailers’ families application deadline approaches
The financial aid is for university students whose parents or carers work in professions such as convenience retail
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Features and analysisAll-Party Parliamentary Group for Responsible Vaping calls for evidence for inquiry
The All-Party Parliamentary Group is to examine government proposals for regulation and calls for evidence on the state of vaping in the UK
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Features and analysisGovernment debates fortunes of the high street
House of Lords Built Environment Committee heard evidence from Baroness Taylor of Stevenage as well as Alex Norris MP
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Features and analysisGovernment must introduce mandatory display of food hygiene ratings in England
BBC investigation into businesses displaying inaccurate hygiene ratings has a simple solution, says the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
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Features and analysisAre your staff protected from sexual harassment?
Survey of retail businesses reveals over three-quarters are concerned about protecting staff from sexual harassment by customers
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Features and analysisWatch live Lords debate on future of the high street
The Commons debate is set to start tomorrow morning
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Features and analysisSGF celebrates successful 20 years of its Healthy Living Programme
The Scottish Grocers’ Foundation is celebrating the 20th anniversary of itsHealthy Living Programme
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Features and analysisACS urges Welsh and Scottish retailers to prepare for disposable vape ban
The Association of Convenience Stores is encouraging retailers to begin preparations for selling through disposable vaping products
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Features and analysisACS welcomes ‘consistent approach’ to HFSS regulations in Wales
ACS has responded to the Welsh Government’s consultation on the introduction of HFSS restrictions in Wales
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Features and analysisBira calls on Chancellor to extend small business rate relief
The trade body has warned that many retailers could face an “existential crisis” if the Small Business Rate Relief schemecomes to an end.