All ACS articles – Page 9
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NewsACS backs MPs’ call for new Employment Bill
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed a new report from the Work and Pensions Committee, urging the Government bring forward the Employment Bill to enhance the rights of workers in the low-paid and gig economy.
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NewsACS welcomes Home Affairs Committee report calling for urgent action to tackle retailer abuse
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed a new report from the Home Affairs Committee on violence and abuse towards retail workers, which urges the Government to do more to protect people working in local shops.
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NewsACS welcomes exemptions for smaller businesses from new advertising rules
ACS has welcomed exemptions for smaller businesses in new restrictions on the advertising of products containing high levels of fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) announced by the government.
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NewsACS calls for cautious approach to increasing minimum wage rates
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is calling for a cautious approach to increasing the National Living Wage (NLW) and other statutory minimum wage rates in 2022/23 to allow the labour market and economy to recover from the impact of the pandemic.
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NewsACS Encourages local shops to get involved in ‘Loneliness Awareness Week’
Loneliness Awareness Week is taking place between June 14-18, and the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) believes local convenience stores should get involved.
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NewsSmall businesses exempted from labelling takeaway food with its calorie content
An exemption for small businesses, which means they will not have to label takeaway food with the number of calories it contains, has been welcomed by the Association of Convenience Stores.
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NewsACS calls for support for local retailers to adapt to tighter energy efficiency targets
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has urged the government to ensure that local shops are supported in the move to meet proposed minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES).
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NewsACS welcomes new Bill aimed at maintaining fuel supply in the event of disruption
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed the publication of a new Bill aimed at maintaining fuel supply to customers in the event of disruption.
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NewsGovernment urged to come clean on how take-back scheme for disposable cups will affect small stores
The government is being urged to explain how a take-back scheme for disposable cups will impact small stores.
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NewsACS welcomes Ofgem proposals to give small energy customers more protection
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed the publication of a new consultation from the energy regulator Ofgem on changes to the way that energy suppliers engage with microbusiness customers.
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NewsACS welcomes MPs recommendations on introduction of deposit return scheme
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed a new report from the Environmental Audit Committee of MPs on the introduction of a deposit return scheme, which recognised a number of challenges faced by small retailers.
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NewsACS urges retailers to sign up to campaign to ensure communities can access cash
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is encouraging local shops to promote their acceptance of cash through the Cash Friendly Pledge.
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NewsACS welcomes tougher sentences for violent crime in Queen’s speech
Tougher sentences for violent crime was outlined in the Queen’s Speech today (May 11), as she set out the Government’s priorities for the new parliamentary session at the State Opening of Parliament.
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NewsHMRC introduces new checks to help tobacco retailers with track and trace
HMRC is this week introducing new checks on the codes that are given to businesses to help them ensure they are registered properly for the UK track and trace system.
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NewsACS calls for support for businesses as they recover from pandemic
The government has been urged to support businesses in their recovery from the pandemic in evidence provided by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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NewsACS briefs mayoral candidates on convenience market in their area
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has briefed all current and prospective combined authority mayoral candidates ahead of the elections taking place on 6 May.
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NewsACS seeks retailers’ views for National Living Wage consultation
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is calling on retailers to respond to its annual National Living Wage Survey.
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NewsPRA backs retail industry campaign urging customers to ShopKind
The PRA has joined a coalition from across the retail industry which has launched a campaign urging the public to treat shopworkers with respect.
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NewsACS reminds retailers about new rules on selling manufactured solid fuels and wood
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is reminding convenience retailers about upcoming changes to the sale of manufactured solid fuels and wood.
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NewsACS calls for urgent action to protect retailer workers in Select Committee hearing
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for urgent action to protect retail workers in oral evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee on the Government’s and policing response to incidents of violence and abuse of shopworkers.