All Legislation articles – Page 20
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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
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Features and analysisDefra publishes its UK Food Report for 2024
The report analyses statistical data relating to food security, examining past, current and future trends
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Features and analysisWelsh Government confirms spring 2026 for new HFSS regulations
The Welsh Government has published its consultation response on draft HFSS regulations
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Features and analysisMore support for victims of antisocial behaviour announced
Victims of antisocial behaviour are to get better information and access to support
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Features and analysisBestway cuts fuel levy for Costcutter stores
Bestway has announced the removal of the fuel levy charge for all mainland Costcutter stores
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Features and analysisBAT research highlights call for harsher penalties for underage sales
The vape manufacturer polled 6,000 members of the public, with almost two-thirds of respondents feeling that the proposed £200 fine for underage sales was too low
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Features and analysisImprovements for business rates valuations announced following consultation
The government’s Valuation Office Agency unveils details about improvements to information it discloses on business rates valuations
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Features and analysisGovernment pledges to work with convenience sector on employment legislation
The Minister for Employment Rights, Competition and Markets, Justin Madders, has written to the Association of Convenience Stores to acknowledge the challenges faced by the sector
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BlogRetailers demonstrate resilience and innovation despite legislation pressures in 2025
Spar UK retail & brand development director Ian Taylor discusses the key legislation changes set to impact the sector in 2025 and emphasises the need for proactive engagement with MPs..
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Features and analysisThe Post Office Horizon IT inquiry ends after three years of evidence
The Post Office Horizon IT inquiry was led by retired high court judge Sir Wyn Williams