All Legislation articles – Page 30
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Features and analysisChanges to Scottish Deposit Return Scheme unveiled
The proposed changes focus mainly on suppliers and the hospitality sector
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Features and analysisScottish government to rethink alcohol display restriction plans
Humza Yousaf acknowledged that some of the proposals had caused real concern to industry
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Features and analysisScottish Deposit Return Scheme delayed until March 2024
The scheme has been delayed for 10 months to help businesses “get ready”
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Features and analysisConsumers moving towards more affordable Easter eggs
New research has found that shoppers are looking for better value when it comes to Easter eggs
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Features and analysisGovernment proposes ban on plastic-containing wet wipes
The proposal is part of its Plan for Water
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Features and analysisHFSS ad rules may negatively impact retailers’ social media
The high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) restrictions could unfairly target small stores
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Features and analysisWhat’s happening at The Convenience Conference 2023?
The Convenience Conference 2023 takes place on 6 June at Kings Place in London
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Features and analysisPricing issues in Scottish stores costing consumers millions
Trading Standards in Scotland has found serious pricing problems in convenience stores and supermarkets
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Features and analysisPhoenix 2 Retail unveils new vape compliance testing scheme
The vape supplier has worked with Trading Standards and trade bodies to design the programme
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Features and analysisWhat’s happening at the National Convenience Show 2023?
The National Convenience Show returns to the NEC, Birmingham from 24-26 April, as part of the UK Food & Drink Show
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Features and analysisAlcohol display restriction plans would cost Scottish c-stores £90 million
ACS claims the proposals are ”tin-eared” to mounting pressures facing retailers
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Features and analysisScottish alcohol display proposals ‘a failure waiting to happen’
The Federation of Independent Retailers has warned that plans by the Scottish government to introduce a display restrictions for alcohol is “naïve and a failure waiting to happen”
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Features and analysisDRS Scotland on track for August launch says Circularity Scotland
Registration for Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) Scotland Return Point Operators is now open
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Features and analysisLGA calls for plain packaging for vape products
The Local Government Association wants vape products to be sold the same way as tobacco to prevent underage sales
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Features and analysisScottish alcohol display restriction plans 'another nail in the coffin' says the Fed
The group told the government the proposals were “unworkable” for independent retailers
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Features and analysisScotland’s Deposit Return Scheme return handling fees increased
The increase was announced following consultation with industry
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Features and analysisDeposit Return Scheme details revealed by DEFRA
DRS in England, Northern Ireland and Wales will commence from October 2025
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Features and analysisVickie Howells elected Chair of Cross Party Group on Small Shops
The Cross Party Group on Small Shops ensures that the voice of small shops is heard within the Welsh Parliament
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Features and analysisSlow start to HFSS enforcement by local authorities
Only two local authorities reported carrying out HFSS-specific visits since the legislation was introduced in October
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Features and analysis75% of UK consumers want glass included in Deposit Return Schemes
There is public demand for glass to be reinstated in DRSs in England and Northern Ireland