Government response to small business plan criticised
The government accepted six of the 36 recommendations in the Business and Trade Committee’s report
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Illegal tobacco found in one in four Liverpool shops
The operation involved 72 independent tobacco shops and was carried out on 30 January and 3 February 2026
Powerball to hit stores on 21 July with £1bn jackpots
Retailers will earn 5% commission on every line sold
Jempsons reveals plans to grow own-label range
Managing director Stephen Jempson spoke to Better Retailing
Fed urges Welsh Government action on DRS delays
Fed president in Wales, Mark Dudden, said Wales was failing to keep pace with the rest of the UK
Retailers warned as World Cup leads to 20% increase in shop crime
The data was gathered from 1,000 retail locations and 20,000 security cameras
The Canary suspends print amid Lloyds banking claims
The publication said the print run was a two-week trial to “gauge how it would work operationally”, with plans to relaunch
Canary newspaper future in doubt after bank funding loss
The publication said it has been debanked by Lloyds, with “barely any funds” remaining
TG Jones closures spark magazine sales rescue plan
Further updates are expected once the final list of store closures is confirmed
HMRC warns that it will get tougher on rogue traders and dodgy shops in new crackdown
The government says it is stepping up enforcement across the UK
Karan Retail brings first sites into JET network
The move marks the next stage in Karan Retail’s relationship with JET following earlier supply disruption
News UK renews NewstrAid sponsorship for 12 months
The renewed sponsorship will support NewstrAid’s financial, emotional and practical assistance to current and former industry colleagues