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Independent retailers improving in fight against underage sales through Responsible Tobacco Retailing programme

Evidence from more than 4,000 test-purchases of independent tobacco retailers in the UK in 2015 has shown a significant improvement as a result of free-of-charge professional training. The first Responsible Tobacco Retailing (RTR) annual report details results from a proof-of-age compliance

Alcohol licensing changes will be disaster for local shops, warns ACS

ACS (Association of Convenience Stores) has warned changes in alcohol licensing would be ineffective and cost convenience retailers at least £11m. Speaking in response to the Home Office consultation, Rebalancing the Licensing Act, ACS chief executive, James Lowman, said: “The