All Legislation articles – Page 3
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Features and analysis
Scottish Government to consider raising the age of sale of vapes
The proposal is part of Scotland’s Tobacco and Vaping Framework
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Features and analysis
National Living Wage to rise by 9.8% to £11.44 per hour
The new hourly rates will come into effect on 1 April 2024
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Features and analysis
Strict new measures against tobacco and vape products proposed by PM
The tobacco and vape categories are under fire from the PM
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Advice Guide
How to sell fireworks in your store
With Halloween, Diwali and the festive season a key period for fireworks, retailers must be careful to sell them within the correct dates and adhere to safety guidelines for correct storage and sale.
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Advice Guide
How to sell vape products legally in the UK
Confused about what vape products you can sell in your store?
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Features and analysis
Strict new anti-smoking legislation may be in the works for the UK
The government is rumoured to be considering strict new anti-smoking measures
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Features and analysis
Government rumoured to be considering ban on sale of single-use vapes
The Telegraph has claimed that the government is to announce a consultation with a view to banning single-use vapes
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Features and analysis
Black market warning over single-use vape ban proposals
A potential ban on the sale of single-use vapes in Scotland has drawn criticism from the sector
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Features and analysis
Scottish government to consider ban of single-use vapes
First Minister Humza Yousaf expressed concern over vaping amongst children and the environmental impact of single-use vapes
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Features and analysis
Free access to cash measures welcomed by retail industry
A new framework set out by the Treasury has set out the minimum expectations on banks to protect services for people and businesses wanting to withdraw or deposit cash
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Features and analysis
Government consults on anti-smoking messaging inside tobacco products
The inserts would be placed inside the packaging of cigarettes and hand rolling tobacco
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Features and analysis
Ofgem sets out plans to tackle poor behaviour by energy suppliers
The regulator aims to address overcharging and improve transparency around energy bills
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Features and analysis
Vaping body sounds alarm bells over Scottish government’s e-cig review
UKVIA has accused the consultation of being “merely a box-ticking exercise”
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Features and analysis
Biffa launches Vape Takeback recycling scheme for retailers
The firm can supply branded point-of-sale containers, which will be collected at least four times a year
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Features and analysis
Alcohol ID checks wane post-Covid, but c-stores up their game
Serve Legal audit figures show that many outlets are failing to request proof of age
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Features and analysis
Belshill retailer Abdul Majid wins DRS judicial review case
The independent retailer has won his case against Circularity Scotland’s proposed retailer handling fees
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Features and analysis
Retailers advised to lobby MPs as political parties prepare for next election
Retailers have been urged to speak to their MPs to get issues on their agenda ahead of the next general election
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Features and analysis
UK Government consults with Australia on vape laws
The UK Government has sought views on Australia’s plans to enforce stricter laws on the vape category, as part of its efforts to reduce underage sales
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Features and analysis
Circularity Scotland’s administration fuels case for DRS compensation
Lorna Slater blames the UK Government for the collapse of the firm
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Features and analysis
HFSS promotional restrictions delayed until October 2025
Promotional restrictions on High Fat, Salt and Sugar products were due to come into effect in October 2023