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1. • ACS Hits Out at Draconian Scottish Alcohol Plans

   • 02/03/2009
   • ACS has branded the alcohol proposals of the Scottish Government as draconian and discriminatory.

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2. • Ombudsman Vital to Delivering Fairer Grocery Market

   • 27/02/2009
   • ACS has welcomed the Competition Commission's consultation on a new expanded Grocery Supplier Code of Practice, and also it stated intention to consult on the implementation of a grocery ombudsman.

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3. • ACS Retailer Makes Case for Action on Retail Crime to MPs

   • 26/02/2009
   • ACS made the case for a stronger approach to tackling retail crime before an important Conservative Policy Commission.

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4. • ACS Lines Up Inspirational Speakers for Summit 09

   • 26/02/2009
   • ACS has organised an exciting programme of speakers for its one-day annual flagship event, Summit 09, at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.

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5. • ACS Welcomes New Zealand's Reversal of Tobacco Display Ban

   • 25/02/2009
   • ACS has welcomed New Zealand Prime Minister John Key's decision not to go ahead with a tobacco display ban and is calling on the UK Government to urgently follow suit.

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6. • ACS Cautions against Bag Ban in Wales

   • 12/02/2009
   • A proposal by Welsh Assembly Minister for the Environment, Jane Davidson, to create legislation to put an end to the use of free plastic bags in Wales, has been met with caution from ACS.

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7. • ACS Talks Crime with Conservative Commission Chair

   • 11/02/2009
   • ACS presented Philip Dunne MP with their submission to the Conservative Retail Crime Commission at their Crime Prevention Forum yesterday.

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8. • ACS Makes Case for Consumer Choice to MP Inquiry

   • 09/02/2009
   • ACS has called for Government action to ensure effective and sustainable competition in the grocery supply chain.

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9. • ACS Highlights Serious Threat to Businesses from New Alcohol Regulations

   • 29/01/2009
   • ACS yesterday gave evidence to MPs as part of the Committee Hearings scrutinising new alcohol legislation to be contained in the Police and Crime Bill.

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10. • ACS Launches Community Heroes Award 2009

    • 20/01/2009
    • ACS is proud to launch the Community Heroes Award 2009. Now in its fourth year, the award recognises retailers who put significant energy, commitment and effort into working for the benefit of their local community.

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11. • ACS Welcomes Government Reversal on Tobacco Penalties

    • 20/01/2009
    • ACS has welcomed the Government's decision to withdraw legislation which would have seen an £80 fine issued to shop staff who sold tobacco to someone under 18.

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12. • Government to Hit Local Shops with Stealth Penalty

    • 19/01/2009
    • ACS has expressed concern at Government proposals to introduce an on-the-spot £80 fine, which could potentially hit local shops from 26th January.

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13. • ACS Meets Minister to Discuss Financial Support for Shops

    • 15/01/2009
    • ACS today met with Ian Pearson, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform and Economic Secretary to the Treasury

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14. • Business Rates Supplements - "Bad Idea at the Worst Time"

    • 12/01/2009
    • ACS has criticised Government for pressing ahead with the costly and damaging legislation that would allow Councils to levy additional rates on businesses in their authority area.

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15. • Business Rate Increase "Massive Burden" for Convenience Stores

    • 23/12/2008
    • ACS has hit out at the Government's decision to increase business rates in April 2009 by 5%. The Government wrote to Billing Authorities earlier this month informing them of the rise.

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