All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 81
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NewsNational Lottery criteria unchanged
Camelot will not be reassessing its criteria for retailers if its proposal to offer additional terminals is accepted by the National Lottery Commission (NLC). Company sales director Duncan Malyon said the criteria on which retailers were…
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Tax and National Insurance integration proposed
The government is considering integrating the operations for income tax and National Insurance contributions in an effort to save time for employers and cut administrative costs.
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Welsh Assembly allocates grants for post offices
The Welsh Assembly has announced that grants worth a total of £849,658 will be given to 87 post offices across the country.
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Cheques given reprieve by Payments Council
The Payments Council has backtracked on its decision to abolish the cheque following widespread public pressure.
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Councils to regain business rates control
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has announced that local councils will soon be able to keep money collected through business rates rather than it being redistributed through Whitehall.
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Council not swayed by Sainsbury's impact report
Retailers in Flackwell Heath, Buckinghamshire, have expressed relief at the council’s refusal to be swayed by a report playing down the impact of a proposed Sainsbury’s c-store on local independent traders.
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Memorial to Hove retailer unveiled
Friends and customers of a popular local retailer who was killed in a road rage incident have unveiled a memorial to him outside his shop. Tony Magdi died after being attacked by a cyclist outside his store in Hove, East Sussex, last...
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PPA launches pack to boost magazine sales
The Professional Publishers Association (PPA) has launched a free information pack for independent retailers to help optimise magazine sales.
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NI retailers welcome business rates proposals
Proposals to allow smaller stores in Northern Ireland pay less business rates have been welcomed by retailers.
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Camelot proposes to increase Lottery terminals
More independent retailers may be able to offer National Lottery services following an investment proposal by operator Camelot to increase the number of terminals.
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Features and analysis
Loomis joins forces with Facewatch
Cash management solutions company Loomis has announced a partnership with crime reporting tool Facewatch.
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Competition body must have teeth
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the government to ensure that the proposed merger of the Office of Fair Trading and the Competition Commission leads to a consumer champion that is allowed to act decisively in the interests of the public.
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Payzone updates set to increase business
New Payzone managing director Gary Jennison has announced an investment in the business that he believes will benefit retailers.
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Disappointing end for film rental firm
Retailers with a Movie Booth Ltd DVD kiosk say they have been left in the dark over the demise of the company.
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Features and analysis
Legal system is a farce, says retailer
A retailer who was arrested for suspected false imprisonment after escorting a shoplifter home has branded the justice system a "farce".
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Features and analysisInsider Knowledge
Keeping staff informed about how the business is progressing can motivate employees and reduce staff turnover. Aidan Fortune reports
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Small businesses need NIC holiday
The government has been called on to extend the National Insurance Contributions (NIC) holiday to help businesses take on more staff.
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Industry to get greater clarity on minimum wage
The Low Pay Commission has been tasked by the government to provide greater clarity for businesses when it comes to any future National Minimum Wage (NMW) changes.
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Features and analysis
Internet eyes makes privacy changes
CCTV monitoring website Internet Eyes has been forced to make changes to its privacy procedures following a footage leak.
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Management training grants available
Retailers have the chance to avail of up to £1,000 of financial support for leadership and management training courses.