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Almost half of UK retailers aren’t prepared for HFSS legislation, new research from GS1 UK reveals

The legislation, which aims to curb Britain’s obesity crisis, will come into effect on 1st October 2022.

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is calling for changes to the Apprenticeship Levy.

The BRC believes that the Levy should be more flexible

Hospitality Industry reacts to Levelling Up bill announced in Queen's speech

The Queens speech unveiled a bill to level up and regenerate the hospitality industry 

80% of Brits believe retailers need to invest in new technology

UK shoppers are looking to integrate new technologies in their shopping experience, both online and in-store.

Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill to let community groups and small businesses rent out empty retail units

The new bill will require landlords to let out their empty sites 

Scottish Government considers mandatory calorie labelling in restaurants and pubs

Officials are in the process of seeking views from Scots on the policy, which has been described as a 'key proposal' in the Government's Out of Home Action Plan.

Consumers Want to Purchase from Restaurants Whose Names They Recognize

Hospitality Industry welcomes UK Government's Commercial Rent Bill

The new bill will provide a legally binding arbitration process for eligible commercial landlords and tenants who have not already reached an agreement. 

Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak Announces Hospitality Business Rates Discount, National Insurance Changes & Return to 20% VAT.

The Spring Statement 2022 speech as delivered by Chancellor Rishi Sunak