All Legislation articles – Page 4
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Features and analysisRole of c-stores as an employer highlighted by new research
In its evidence to the Low Pay Commission, the ACS has highlighted the importance of convenience stores as a source of ememployment
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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 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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Features and analysisFour Lincolnshire stores close after illegal vapes and cigarettes found
The stores will remain closed for three months
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Features and analysisOpal warns of growing threat from sophisticated organised crime gangs
Police warn that foreign criminals are traveling to the UK purely to commit retail crime
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Features and analysisFury over Leadsom’s vape licence comments
The vaping industry has lashed out at comments made by Public Health Minister Andrea Leadsom over a retailer licensing scheme for the sector
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Features and analysisCo-op’s 'resilient' approach to unprecedented times
Shirine Khoury- Haq, the CEO of the Co-op Group, shared insights into the changes that the Co-op is witnessing in the UK grocery market and how it is adapting to take advantage of new opportunities
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Features and analysisUKVIA slams government over lack of balance on Tobacco and Vape Bill Committee
The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has criticised the Tobacco and Vape Bill Committee’s decision not to invite anyone from the industry to provide evidence for the proposed legislation
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Features and analysisGovernment confirms DRS delay until October 2027
The government has confirmed that the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) will be pushed back until October 2027
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Features and analysisRetail NI launches action plan to tackle crime
The plan comes after its latest survey found that 91% of its members experience shopliting on a regular basis
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Features and analysisTwo-thirds of ex-smokers at risk of returning to tobacco if flavour restrictions go ahead
In light of Evapo’s recent survey, it has urged the government to reconsider its proposed flavour restrictions and ban on disposables
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Features and analysisNext-generation barcodes to simplify allergen labelling
GS1 UK is piloting a new barcode system among its members that combines linear barcode and QR code technologies
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Features and analysisAllergy Awareness Week: Over 50% suffer from mislabelled or unclear food packaging
GS1 UK has revealed a new study that focuses on food allergen labelling
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Features and analysisMixed reactions from indies on Scotland’s MUP hike
MSPs have backed plans to increase the minimum unit price (MUP) of alcohol by 30%
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Features and analysisRetail industry shares crime evidence with Home Affairs Select Committee
The Home Affairs Select Committee is taking evidence from the retail sector and police forces as part of its inquiry into violence and abuse against retail workers
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Features and analysisPCC candidates urged to get tough on retail crime
It comes ahead of the the PCC elections on 2 May 2024
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Features and analysisGovernment votes in favour of Tobacco and Vapes Bill
In its Second Reading in Parliament, the Tobacco and Vapes Bill passed by 383 votes to 67
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Features and analysisMeasures to protect shopworkers from crime unveiled by Prime Minister
The Prime Minister hopes to send “a message” to those committing crimes against retailers
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Features and analysis'Balance is essential' for vape legislation
Elf Bar has warned that a ban on disposable vapes could lead to more illicit sales in the UK