All Legislation articles – Page 50
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Dear JacWhy isn’t there government assistance for those keeping all their staff on?
If you don’t furlough, you don’t get help. Is it fair?
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Dear JacPaperwork denied
Among the measures announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak were direct cash grants to help the self-employed through the coronavirus outbreak.
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NewsCoronavirus: Some councils suspend Sunday trading enforcement but law unchanged
A number of councils have opted to suspend Sunday trading regulations during the coronavirus outbreak, but the government has confirmed that the rules have not been relaxed and are “operating as usual”.
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NewsScotland’s Deposit Return Scheme delayed until July 2022
Scotland has delayed the implementation of its Deposit Return Scheme until July 2022 due to fears over the impact of the coronavirus.
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NewsBudget: Business rates temporarily abolished amid coronavirus outbreak
Shops with a ratable value of less than £51,000 will have their business rates “abolished” in the coming financial year, as part of a package of measures to help support businesses through the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.
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NewsMinimum Unit Pricing in Wales welcomed by independent c-stores
Independent c-store retailers in Wales have broadly welcomed the introduction of Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) for alcohol today (2 March).
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NewsGovernment urged to act on rate review after dismissing MPs’ concerns
The government has broadly defended business rates and dismissed concerns raise by MPs on the Treasury Select Committee, prompting calls to act on its pledge to undertake a fundamental review of the system.
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NewsNew JTI website seeks to dispel widespread menthol ban confusion
JTI has launched a new educational website to support convenience retailers in the run up to the approaching ban on menthol and capsule cigarettes, as new data reveals widespread confusion about the legislation.
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NewsEdible CBD products could face ban as FSA imposes authorisation deadline
Manufacturers of CBD oils, gummies and soft-drinks have just over one year in which to apply for Novel Food Authorisation or risk their products being removed from retailers’ shelves.
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NewsTime is running out for tobacco Track and Trace applications
Time is running out for tobacco retailers to apply for their mandatory Track and Trace codes, without which they will soon not be able to purchase tobacco legally.
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NewsUpdated ACS advice offers key clarification on menthol tobacco ban
Retailers will legally be allowed to sell menthol-flavoured filters and papers in the same transaction as tobacco products when the ban on menthol cigarettes is enforced on 20 May.
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NewsStores welcome MSPs' vote to retain Scotland's Uniform Business Rate
Members of Scottish Parliament (MSPs) have voted to retain the uniform business rate (UBR) and the small business bonus scheme.
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NewsCampaign seeks to protect UK’s booming CBD industry from enforcement
The UK’s Cannabis Trades Association (CTA) is launching a “systematic campaign of political and media engagement” designed to ”keep the pressure” on the Foods Standards Agency (FSA) not to withdraw CBD products from shelves, as a result of last year’s Novel Food classification.
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NewsMSPs urged to protect Scottish stores by maintaining uniform rates
Members of Scottish Parliament (MSPs) are being urged to protect small business owners by maintaining the Uniform Business Rate and voting against an amendment which would allow local authorities to set their own rates and impose additional levies and supplements.
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NewsUS bans cartridge-based flavoured e-liquids to combat teenage usage
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a ban on the manufacture and sale of a wide range of flavoured e-liquids - including fruit and mint - for use in pod or cartridge vaping devices, in a bid to drive down the US “epidemic” of teenage usage.
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NewsRetailers forced to react to “crippling” rise in National Living Wage
Independent retailers have been forced to react to the “crippling” upcoming hike in the National Living Wage, which will increase by four times the rate of inflation in April.
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NewsAdvertising watchgdog bans e-cigarette promotions on Instagram
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned four vaping companies – including BAT - from promoting e-cigarettes on Instagram.
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NewsACS launches retailer guidance for menthol cigarette ban in May 2020
Retailers can now access new guidance - including consumer posters to display in their stores - relating to the ban on the sale of menthol cigarettes next May.
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NewsRetailers express relief following General Election result
Independent retailers have expressed relief that the period of uncertainty leading up to the General Election has come to an end and that they can “move on” with the job of running their businesses.
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NewsTrade associations react to General Election result
Trade bodies have welcomed the General Election result for bringing an end to Brexit uncertainty, but called on the new government to ensure the process of leaving the EU has minimum disruption on small stores.