All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 84
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News
Communities empowered under Localism Bill
Communities will be given more powers to take over threatened shops and shape local development under the government’s long-awaited Localism Bill.
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News
Retailers pin their hopes on festive promotions
Convenience store owners have mixed expectations for the Christmas period. Special offers from supermarkets and the uncertain economic climate are dampening hopes for some, while others are cautiously upbeat.Bedfordshire Nisa Local...
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Features and analysis
HMRC takes action on alcohol duty fraud
The Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD) has praised HM Customs and Revenue (HMRC) for its action this week on tackling suspected alcohol duty fraud, which is costing its members 40% losses on beer sales.
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News
Crisis calls for urgent food supplies
Crisis, the charity for homeless people, is urgently seeking the donation of food supplies for Christmas as regular donors cut back.
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Product News
Food hygiene rating scheme launched
Convenience stores across the country will soon be rated on food hygiene following the launch of a national scheme today
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Product News
Minimum pricing bylaw gathers pace
Further work will be carried out on plans to introduce a minimum pricing bylaw in Greater Manchester.