All Legislation articles – Page 8
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NewsASH chief executive writes to retailers about upcoming “historic shift in public health”
ASH writes to retailers as the age-of-sale law for tobacco draws closer
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NewsGovernment slashes cost of electric lorries by up to £120k
Electric lorries to be more affordable to help hauliers and boost growth and investment
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NewsAs business rate revaluation looms, find out how much your business is now worth
The VOA has updated the rateable values of all commercial and non-domestic properties in England and Wales
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NewsLegislative changes in 2026: What retailers need to know
From wage increases and business rates relief to new vaping duties, 2026 brings significant legislative changes for convenience retailers
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NewsLegislation surrounding nicotine pouches will be 'carefully considered'
The government has pledged “careful consideration” when it comes to regulation surrounding nicotine pouches so as to not undo any work on reducing adult smoking rates
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NewsRetailers call for doubling of budget for police crackdown on Scottish retail crime
The Fed has called on ministers save the recently created taskforce and double its budget
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NewsHuge police funding boost planned for 2026 to keep town centres safe
Forces will receive up to £19.5bn to drive out crime and antisocial behaviour from town centres
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NewsGreens Retail announces its growth plans for 2026 after 2025 successes
Greens Retail eyes up 2026 and is recognised across four UK growth and performance indexes in 2025
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NewsKing grants Royal Assent to act bringing employment law into 21st century
Over 15 million people across the UK are expected to benefit from the new Employment Rights Act
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NewsCrime & Policing minister meets Fed officials to talk retail crime
Crime & Policing minister, Sarah Jones, met with The Fed on Monday
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NewsFlavoured vape ban could stall UK’s 2030 smoke free plan
UK’s target of a ‘smoke-free generation’ could be challenged by a proposed ban on flavoured vapes
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NewsACS calls for practical approach to implementation of Employment Rights Bill
The ACS urges the Government to take a pragmatic approach to the new Bill
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Blog2026 will be the year to test independent retailer resilience and adaptation
Spar UK’s managing director Michael Fletcher says independent retailers must focus on adaptation and partnership to navigate rising costs, policy changes and shifting shopper behaviours in 2026
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BlogBooker pledges support for independents facing challenges in 2026
Booker’s retail managing director Colm Johnson outlines the wholesaler’s commitment to supporting independent retailers through anticipated challenges in 2026, including rising costs and tightening regulations
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NewsFour in ten shoppers switching to healthier drinks amid sugar tax scepticism
Survey shows household finances may play key role in take-up of healthier drinks
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NewsACS highlights post-election support needed for Welsh local shops
The ACS has outlined what convenience stores in Wales need from the next Welsh Government
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NewsVape specialist calls out ASH Scotland following briefing on illicit substances
VPZ issue strong response to ASH Scotland’s briefing on illicit substance vaping
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NewsScottish retailers write open letter to Government seeking business rates discount
Fourteen of Scottish retail’s leading figures have called for a rates discount
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NewsOver 170 delivery riders arrested in nationwide crackdown on illegal work
A nationwide takedown of illegal delivery riders has resulted in more than 170 arrests
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NewsAre older adult vapers being overlooked?
New Haypp data points to the importance of vapers over-55 using vapes as smoking cessation tools