All Legislation articles – Page 5
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Features and analysis
89% of vapers think retailers aren’t strict enough on age restrictions
The majority of vapers state retailers need to enforce a stricter policy to deter youth vaping
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SGF says Scottish government has an opportunity to boost growth through small retail with budget
The SGF calls on ministers to deliver a growth budget for small business and retail by passing on additional reliefs on business rates
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Independent retailers fear illicit tobacco and vapes sales will soar after tobacco ban
Over nine in 10 independent retailers say the proposed smoking ban and disposable vapes ban will fuel demand for illicit products further
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ACS provides evidence for Employment Rights Bill urging Government to avoid unnecessary bureaucracy
ACS provides evidence for Employment Rights Bill urging Government to avoid bureaucracy
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Look beyond retail to reverse high street decline, says new Lords report
Lords report suggests the future could see a move away from retail-focused premises
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The House of Commons’ second read through of the Tobacco and Vapes bill passes
Contentious vote will move the UK one step closer to becoming smoke-free, Government says
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Government must give every penny of vape licence scheme to enforcement agencies, says supplier
Funds generated from the government’s vape licencing scheme must help agencies tackle the ‘impending black market explosion,’ We Vape says
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What to expect from your insurers if your store is affected by Storm Bert
Your insurer will be able to advise on the best course of action and what to do first
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Over 40% of vapers to revert to smoking if flavours were restricted
The research comes ahead of the second reading of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill tomorrow
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Three in five Brits expect food prices to rise because of family farm tax
Research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats reveals almost 60% of Brits expect food prices to rise budget’s family farm tax
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Respect Orders welcomed by Usdaw union as a key step to tackle retail crime epidemic
Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed proposed action from Home Secretary Yvette Cooper
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‘Right to rent’ coming to UK high streets in bid to restore empty shops
From 2 December, local authorities in England will be able to hold rental auctions to let out vacant high street and town centre properties
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Budget hikes could cost retail industry £7bn, letter to Chancellor warns
Over 80 retail industry bosses including Spar UK, Tesco and The Southern Co-operative have written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves over the recent Budget hikes
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One in three would continue to buy flavoured vapes despite planned restrictions
Research by We Vape found that 35% of UK vapers would continue to buy flavoured vapes, regardless of proposed legislation that could see them banned
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Vape licensing scheme gains retailer support in crackdown on rogue sellers
Retailers suggest vape products should be introduced into existing frameworks such as the Track and Track system for tobacco
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Rising employment costs to add ‘tens of millions in additional outgoings’ for Scottish convenience sector
NI and NLW increases could add around £2,400 to the annual cost of employing a full-time worker, according to the SGF
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National Police Chiefs Council asks for smaller retailers’ help on knife crime
The review will explore the effectiveness of current legislation, policy and practice when it comes to knife crime
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Russell George MS elected as chair of the Cross Party Group on Small Shops in Wales
The Senedd’s Cross Party Group (CPG) on Small Shops held its annual general meeting yesterday, to elect the group’s chair
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Vape suppliers respond to new Bill, warning that excessive regulation could undermine smoking cessation efforts
Vape suppliers respond to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill introduced in Parliament yesterday
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Vape licensing scheme could limit sales for legitimate retailers due to nearby competitors
The ACS has shared concerns over the Tobacco and Vapes Bill