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1. • Picture Health Warnings on Cigarette Packets

   • 21/09/2009
   • Retailers are reminded that they are only permitted to sell cigarette packets that do not carry pictorial health warnings until 30th September.

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2. • Convenience Retailers Oppose Welsh Carrier Bag 'Tax'

   • 18/09/2009
   • ACS has written to the Welsh Assembly Government in opposition to its proposed carrier bag levy. The Assembly wants a compulsory charge to be applied to all single use carrier bags.

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3. • Last Chance for Small Retailers to Bid for Grants to Protect against Crime

   • 17/09/2009
   • Time is running out for small retailers to bid for grants from a £5 million fund to buy security devices such as alarms, UV markers and radios, Home Office Minister Alan Campbell announced today.

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4. • Government Announces New Rights for Families

   • 16/09/2009
   • Families are set to benefit from new leave rights that will give more choice and flexibility to parents as to how they use maternity and paternity leave.

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5. • EU Ruling to Allow Workers to Claim Back Holiday

   • 15/09/2009
   • The European Court has made a landmark legal ruling which will allow workers to claim back holiday time lost to illness.

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6. • ACS Urges Westminster to Follow Scotland's Lead

   • 14/09/2009
   • ACS has urged the Department of Health to follow the Scottish Parliament's lead by addressing the issue of proxy purchase of tobacco.

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7. • Have Your Say on Welsh Carrier Bag Charge

   • 11/09/2009
   • The Welsh Assembly Government is holding two events to gather the views of the public on the proposed introduction of a charge on single use carrier bags, which would be introduced through regulations made under the Climate Change Act 2008.

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8. • Book Your Place at the Crime Prevention Forum

   • 10/09/2009
   • The Crime Prevention Forum provides an excellent opportunity for retailers to stay up-to-date on the latest measures and opportunities available.

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9. • Tory Commission Shines Light on Retail Crime

   • 09/09/2009
   • ACS has welcomed the publication of recommendations by the Conservative Commission on Retail Crime.

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10. • British Food Fortnight - a Taste of What's to Come

    • 08/09/2009
    • Running from 19th September to 4th October and now in its eighth year, British Food Fortnight is the biggest national celebration of the diverse and delicious range of food that Britain produces.

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11. • Plastic Bag Free Day

    • 07/09/2009
    • The world's first Plastic Bag Free Day takes place on Saturday 12th September 2009.

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12. • Still Time to Fight Tobacco Display Ban

    • 04/09/2009
    • The crucial vote on the Health Bill which will ban the display of tobacco in retail outlets will take place in Parliament on 12th October so there is still time to lobby your MP.

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13. • Environment Forum - Tuesday 8th September

    • 03/09/2009
    • The Environment Forum focuses on looking at how the sector can best respond to the environmental challenge.

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14. • Brown Pledges Help for Young Workers

    • 02/09/2009
    • The Prime Minister has pledged an extra 85,000 jobs and training opportunities for young people at a Youth Jobs Summit being held today in Birmingham. The summit marks the next phase of the Government's Backing Young Britain campaign.

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15. • Campaign for Smarter Drinking Launched

    • 01/09/2009
    • Alcohol charity Drinkaware is today unveiling a £100 million campaign to encourage 18-24 year olds to evaluate their drinking habits and in the long term, change the social acceptability of drunkenness.

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