All Legislation articles – Page 16
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Features and analysisSGF seeking input into survey on upcoming National Living Wage changes
The SGF is asking retailers for their input on the upcoming increases to wage costs coming in April
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Features and analysisACS offers retailers advice on upcoming new recycling rules
The ACS is preparing convenience stores for the regulation change coming into force on 31 March
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Features and analysisHave your say on running a small business in Scotland
The FSB is looking for input from small business to aid their work with the government in Scotland
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Features and analysisProduct recalls – how they affect your store
Reputational damage and wasting funds are just two of the reasons product recalls shouldn’t be ignored
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Features and analysisCharity to offer free workshops to better understand rural retailing
Plunkett UK is to consult with a wide range of stakeholders to better understand the challenges of rural community shops
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Features and analysisCountryside Alliance warns MPs rural high streets and stores need more protection
Closures of rural high street shops, Post Offices and banks are a consequence - and cause - of the ‘rural premium’
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Features and analysisNew alcohol duty increases - what you need to know
New higher alcohol duties - as promised at the budget - came into force this weekend
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Features and analysisVape licensing scheme could contribute £50m to combat underage vaping and illegal sales
The scheme received broad support from MPs in the latest Tobacco and Vapes Bill committee debate
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Features and analysisACS responds to ONS figures showing shocking rise in shop theft
The ACS has responded to the publication of the latest crime figures from the Office for National Statistics
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Features and analysisHow a year of legislative changes is weighing down independent retailers
A single-use vape ban, a hike in employee wages and no more volume promotions on High in Fat, Sugar or Salt (HFSS) foods. That’s just a few legislative hurdles independent retailers face in 2025. But what’s the real damage behind shop doors when the government imposes several legislative changes within a year?
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Advice GuideThe deposit return scheme – what you’ll need to do
Initial details about how the DRS will work - in England and Northern Ireland - have been issued
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Features and analysisFood Standards Agency results show stores nationwide scoring zero
Analysis this month has revealed how many stores don’t meet requirements
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Features and analysisEx-high street chief to review business support for disabled and long-term sick
Independent review led by former John Lewis boss Sir Charlie Mayfield is officially underway
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Features and analysisOnly 1% of businesses are aware of upcoming recycling law changes
With under 70 days left until the new laws come in, it’s feared many companies aren’t aware of the changes
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Features and analysisNew group launched to tackle most pressing issues facing high streets
High Streets UK will discuss solutions on the rise of retail crime to the “unwieldy business rates system”
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Features and analysisScottish government urged to rethink 40% rate relief exclusion for retailers
Independent retailers urge Scottish government to rethink plans to exclude them from rate relief support
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Features and analysisACS welcomes Bill to reduce business rates multiplier for retailers
The Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill passed its Third Reading in parliament on yesterday evening
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Features and analysisReport shows c-store property sales rise of 20% but warns challenges lay ahead
Christie & Co’s Business Outlook 2025 report reveals continued strong demand for convenience retail
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Features and analysisIncreased NI costs will lead to higher prices in stores, BRC warns
A survey of chief financial officers at 52 retailers has revealed significant concern about trading conditions for 2025
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Features and analysisGovernment puts AI to work for retail, bakers, town planning and more
Small businesses across the country will be helped to boost their productivity and efficiency through AI tools set to be trialled