All Legislation articles – Page 8
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NewsProlific thief jailed after stealing from Dudley area stores
A prolific shoplifter has been jailed for over five months after stealing from numerous Dudley stores
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NewsRetailers warn of rising prices and job losses if Chancellor hikes taxes
A survey of retail CFOs reveals that government policies from the last Budget have forced 85% of businesses to raise prices
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NewsExperts challenge ‘gateway’ concerns on UK teen vaping and smoking
UKVIA challenges BMJ research suggesting vaping UK teens are just as likely to smoke as their peers in the 70s
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NewsSGF urges next Scottish Government to support local shops
The SGF has published its manifesto ahead of the 2026 election, with retail crime and reducing business costs topping the agenda
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NewsBira responds to the shocking latest ONS figures on retail crime
The British Independent Retailers Association issues stark warning to government after 20% rise in retail crime
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NewsCo-op installs over 6,700 solar panels at its largest distribution depot
Vast number of solar panels installed on Co-op’s largest regional distribution centre
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NewsUK towns and cities to get £1.1bn boost to local recycling services
Money from packaging reforms is to fund better recycling collections and cut costs for taxpayers
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NewsImperial calls disposable vape ban meaningless without stronger guidance
Imperial Brands has called on Defra to offer vapers more advice on pods and refills
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NewsUndercover plain clothed team target Huddersfield shoplifters
Undercover officers made multiple arrests in a retail crime operation in Huddersfield this week
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NewsTobacco and Vapes Bill campaign hits 1,000 letter milestone
Over 1,000 convenience retailers have joined a letter-writing campaign opposing the proposed Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which they claim threatens store viability and staff safety
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NewsShop theft in England and Wales grows 20%, highest on record
Shop theft in England and Wales soared 20% last year, topping 530,643 offences compared to 444,022 the previous year
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NewsFour potential pitfalls on compliance with nicotine pouches
Nicotine strength, packaging issues and inadequate hazard labelling among the top compliance concerns
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NewsGovernment issues new advice for businesses on rates and agents
If you use an agent for your business rates, appoint them via the Check and Challenge service
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NewsPriyesh Vekaria criticises police and fire service’s due diligence after ‘heavy-handed raid’
Priyesh Vekaria has criticised the police and fire service’s due diligence following a “heavy-handed raid” at his store, prompted by an anonymous tip-off
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NewsShocking 37% of high street SMEs to shut up shop in 2025
37% of high street store owners are planning to close or sell their business in 2025
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NewsIGD warns food inflation to peak at 5.1% later this summer
The IGD suggests higher inflation in UK food and drink prices is still to come this year
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NewsBarnsley Premier store fined almost £9,000 for 15 food safety offences
A Barnsley convenience store has been prosecuted for food safety offences in Kendray
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NewsACS outlines ‘difficult decisions’ being made by retailers after employment cost rises
The ACS has highlighted the impact rising costs are already having on local shops
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NewsFSA issues toolkit to help retailers with quickly evolving slush drinks policy
The FSA has launched a campaign to help retailers communicate the recommended age restrictions on slushes
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NewsTrading Standards warns public about nicotine pouches being sold to children
Trading Standards has called for urgent regulation for the ’new class of addictive products’ being sold to kids