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Youths ‘film shoplifting for TikTok’ as businesses call for Government aid

Shoplifting and abuse at independent shops are increasing due to the cost-of-living crisis and youths filming it for TikTok, forcing some businesses to close, it has been said. Muntazir Dipoti, president of the Federation of Independent Retailers ...

16 Sept 2023 at 12:32

Shopkeepers must be safeguarded to uphold smoking ban, retailers warn

The idea of eradicating smoking is “laudable” but must come with a strategy that safeguards the shopkeepers tasked with upholding the regulations, retailers have warned. The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira), which works with more ...

17 Apr 2024 at 12:00

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New funding for Kilkenny retailers to grow online

New funding has been announced for Kilkenny retail businesses to expand their online offering and presence to customers at home and abroad, according to Fine Gael TD, John Paul Phelan. Deputy Phelan was speaking after Minister of State for ...

19 Jul 2022 at 12:33

Scotland

Retailers consulted on possible minimum alcohol price rise to 80p

The Scottish Government is consulting retailers on the possibility of increasing the minimum unit price (MUP) of alcohol to more than 80p, up from the current rate of 50p. A survey sent to retailers asked for views on a new MUP, ranging ...

19 Jul 2023 at 14:43

Scotland

Retailers threaten legal action against Scottish Government over DRS delay

Retailers are threatening legal action against the Scottish Government after being left “out of pocket” by the latest delay to the deposit return scheme – which will not now begin until October 2025 at the earliest. Mo Razzaq of the ...

08 Jun 2023 at 13:48

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Historic department store firm Beales to close last remaining shop

One of Britain’s oldest department stores is shutting its last remaining shop after more than 140 years, blaming Budget tax and wage increases. Beales, which first opened in Bournemouth in 1881, said trading at its branch in ...

12 Feb 2025 at 12:02

Homicides fall to lowest level since police records began in 2003

The number of homicides recorded by police in England and Wales has dropped to its lowest level since current methods of reporting began in 2003. Some 518 homicides were recorded in the year to June, including 444 offences ...

23 Oct 2025 at 14:05

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