News – Page 15
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NewsNearly two in three people oppose generational smoking ban
Millions of Britons oppose the new generational smoking ban, poll shows
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NewsWarrant issued for Grantham shoplifter who failed to attend sentencing
A judge has issued an arrest warrant for a Lincolnshire shoplifter who absconded from court
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NewsThe BRC responds to latest trading figures for December
The British Retail Consortium has responded to NIQ’s latest figures
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NewsSmall business expert says new rates pose existential threat to retailers
Business expert issues a warning to retailers about legislative pressures due in 2026
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NewsCo-op Wholesale expands its own brand offering for retailers
Co‑op Wholesale is celebrating the expansion of its own brand offering for its retailers
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NewsUK shoppers turned to online shopping this Christmas
£19.6bn was spent in the run up to Christmas this year, new NIQ figures show
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NewsACS urges forecourt retailers to register for Fuel Finder scheme
The ACS urges forecourt retailers to register immediately for the Fuel Finder scheme as registration officially opens
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NewsSpar Scotland launches value campaign on everyday essentials
Spar stores across Scotland launch a value campaign running until the end of February
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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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NewsNestlé recalls SMA baby formulas after possible presence of the toxin cereulide
Nestlé has taken a “precautionary” step, recalling SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On packs
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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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NewsNorthampton shoplifter jailed after breaking rules of suspended sentence
Shoplifter has suspended sentence activated after pleading guilty to four further retail crimes
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NewsNew data shows Christmas 2025 grocery spending was ‘cautious’
NielsenIQ have released some top line data on what it terms a ’cautious’ Christmas spend
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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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NewsSpar Winter Wins campaign launches with 275,000 prizes
Spar customers in the north of England have a chance to win one of 275,000 instant rewards on branded products with the launch of the Spar Winter Wins campaign
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NewsHorizon scandal victim Elizabeth Brown awarded OBE for justice work
Elizabeth Brown, 92, the oldest surviving victim of the Horizon scandal, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours list for her campaigning work on behalf of affected subpostmasters.
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NewsDeadline for Horizon Shortfall Scheme applications approaching
Current and former postmasters have until 31 January to apply to the Horizon Shortfall Scheme, with £769m already paid out to those affected by the IT scandal.
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NewsMan jailed for knifepoint robbery at Stoke-on-Trent store
A man who threatened convenience store staff with a large knife during a robbery in Stoke-on-Trent has been sentenced to more than two years in prison