All Legislation articles – Page 38
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Features and analysisHow is HMRC going to tackle illicit tobacco?
HMRC has put forward proposals to take on the illicit tobacco trade in the UK. We break down the proposals.
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Features and analysisSpending Review 2020: how does it impact retailers?
The government has unveiled its Spending Review for 2020. What does this mean for convenience retailers?
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NewsNorthern Ireland to enter two-week circuit breaker lockdown
Northern Ireland’s decision to enter into a two-week circuit breaker lockdown to prevent the further spread of Covid-19 has been met with derision from the retail sector.
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Features and analysisScottish shopworkers Bill makes further progress
A Bill to protect Scottish shopworkers has taken one step closer to becoming law.
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Features and analysisHow does the government’s electric vehicle plan impact forecourt retailers?
The government’s green plan will see a shift away from new petrol or diesel vehicles, what impact will this have on forecourt retailers?
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Features and analysisTobacco duty increase could boost illicit trade
The duty rates on tobacco products come into effect on 16 November but what will be the impact on the illicit trade?
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NewsIllicit tobacco sales rife in Bolton
Research by tobacco company JTI into the sale of illicit tobacco has found that 61% of store test purchased in the Bolton area were selling the product.
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Features and analysisClarity on tobacco anti-forestalling urged by trade bodies
The lack of a formal budget and no planned duty increase has led to confusion over tobacco sales for retailers.
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Features and analysisHow I solved my recruitment dilemma by taking on an apprentice
Mos Patel is hoping to nurture a role model employee at his Family Shopper Broadoak store in Ashton-Under-Lyne.
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Dear JacLockdown and licensing…what are the rules?
A Nottingham retailer is confused about which restrictions should be followed - local or national?
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Features and analysisClarity demanded over Nottingham lockdown restrictions
Additional lockdown restrictions in Nottingham have raised concerns among the retail industry.
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NewsWelsh guidance on firebreak product restrictions published
Mere hours before the 6pm deadline, the Welsh government has published guidance for retailers on what products they can and can’t sell during the firebreak lockdown.
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NewsRetailers urged to be tougher on face coverings
Retailers have been advised to be more proactive in encouraging staff and customers to wear face coverings.
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NewsTrade bodies demand clarity surrounding tobacco stockpiling
Clarity is needed on the status of tobacco forestalling restrictions given the lack of Budget and planned duty increases this year.
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Features and analysisPost Office Horizon decision welcomed but work still to be done
The Post Office has announced it is not going to oppose the majority appeals of former subpostmasters in the Horizon case. But is that the end of it?
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Features and analysisBusiness rates holiday extension debate rages on
The retail industry has called on the government to extend the business rates holiday to help the sector thrive.
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Features and analysisHow has face covering guidance changed in England?
Retail staff in stores in England are required to wear face coverings to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.
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NewsPlanning reform consultation welcomed by industry
A major consultation on reforming the planning system in England has been praised by the retail industry.
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Features and analysisHow did retailers cope with face mask regulations?
The new face mask regulation kicked in on Friday. How did the first weekend go?
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Advice GuideFace masks: what retailers need to know about the new regulations
Unsure of the regulations on face coverings? The government has published guidance on customers wearing face masks when visiting shops.