All Legislation articles – Page 10
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Advice Guide
What is the age restriction on National Lottery games?
Camelot has introduced a new minimum age for all National Lottery games.
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Features and analysis
Illicit tobacco seized in three stores in Kidderminster
Three stores in the Kidderminster area have been found with illicit tobacco for the second time in a month.
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Features and analysis
ACS calls for regulation reform for local shops
The ACS has called on a government taskforce to reform regulations so that it supports business growth.
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Features and analysis
London Mayor’s support for retail workers welcomed by industry
London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s support for retail workers in the fight against abuse has been applauded by the sector.
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Features and analysis
Plastic bag charge increase implementation date confusion grows
Legislation on the proposed increase to the plastic bag charge may be rushed through due to a lack of time in the Parliamentary calendar.
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Features and analysis
Deposit Return Scheme set to be delayed until 2024
The government has launched a second consultation on the Deposit Return Scheme.
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Features and analysis
More customers wearing face coverings in stores
Better adherence to face covering guidance amongst customers has been reported in the convenience channel.
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Dear Jac
Will 16 year olds still be allowed to sell National Lottery tickets?
Changes to age restrictions for National Lottery are causing confusion for sellers.
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Dear Jac
Customers confused over face covering guidance
Jac hears from a customer about face covering experiences.
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Features and analysis
Better protection demanded for shop workers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for tougher sentencing to address attacks against shop workers.
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Features and analysis
Scottish Deposit Return Scheme timeline under review
A review into the Scottish Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has been launched by the government due to concerns over Covid-19 pressures.
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Features and analysis
ACS urges flexible Deposit Returns Scheme
The ACS has urged government to create a DRS system that works for all types of stores.
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Features and analysis
Scottish retailers urged to report all crimes
The Scottish retail sector has launched a new campaign urging store owners and staff to report all crimes.
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Features and analysis
ACS urges tougher sanctions on illicit tobacco
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for tougher enforcement, citing the detrimental impact that the illicit trade has on legitimate retailers.
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Interviews and Profiles
Fury at lenient sentence for shopworker attack
A suspended sentence and fine for an attack on a shopworker has led to anger from the store manager.
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Features and analysis
Violence against shopworkers highlighted by small business minister
The rising number of incidents of abuse and violence against shopworkers has attracted the attention of government.
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Features and analysis
Planning proposals strongly opposed by retail industry
The retail industry has hit back at proposals to allow empty shops be converted into housing without planning permission.
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Dear Jac
What’s your policy on face coverings?
Jac Roper hears from another retailer confused about face coverings.
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Features and analysis
Lack of face coverings high among customers in convenience
Research has found that a lack of face coverings is going unchallenged in convenience.
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Opinion
Unmasking the truth behind face coverings
Owner of Earthfare in Dorset, Andrew Quinlan pleads for the face coverings dilemma to be solved.