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1. • Department for Business Launches 'Employing People Campaign'

   • 15/08/2008
   • A new campaign to help businesses save time and money on employment costs was launched today by the Department for Business.

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2. • Retailers Reveal Plans to Reduce Bag Use

   • 14/08/2008
   • East of England Co-op has decided that it will no longer give away free carrier bags in its stores.

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3. • ACS Partner with DH to Tackle Obesity and Promote Change4Life

   • 13/08/2008
   • The Department of Health has announced a joint initiative with ACS to help convenience stores in deprived areas to sell more fruit and vegetables.

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4. • "Dabble In Scrabble" With The National Lottery

   • 12/08/2008
   • National Lottery operator Camelot has launched a new TV advertising campaign to support the release of its new ScrabbleT Scratchcard game.

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5. • Portman Group Bans Three High Strength Products

   • 11/08/2008
   • The Portman Group have banned the products below after having been found in breach of The Portman Group's Code of Practice on the Naming, Packaging and Promotion of Alcoholic Drinks.

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6. • Lib Dems Talk Tough on Under Age Alcohol Sales

   • 08/08/2008
   • The Liberal Democrats have said that they would introduce a one strike and you're out' penalty for those who sell alcohol to children.

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7. • ACS Criticises Confusing and Ineffective "Scores on the Doors" Scheme

   • 07/08/2008
   • ACS has responded to the consultation on Scores on the Doors (SOTDs) conducted by the Food Standards Agency and targeted at improving food hygiene standards.

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8. • Support for Scotland's Food Industry

   • 06/08/2008
   • A multi-million pound investment to help put more local food on Scots' dinner tables was announced today.

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9. • Government Announces Crack Down on Rogue Employers

   • 05/08/2008
   • A new Government drive to crack down on rogue employers who abuse vulnerable workers and undercut honest businesses was unveiled today.

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10. • Conservative Minister Criticises Lads Mags

    • 04/08/2008
    • Michael Gove, Shadow Secretary for education is to give a speech linking lads mags to relationship breakdown and fatherless children, and that the magazines were promoting a negative view of women and the family.

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11. • UK Convenience Stars Prepare for Global Challenge

    • 01/08/2008
    • ACS has announced the winners of the annual ACS Achievement Award as Laura Jupp, Assistant Brand Manager from Spar UK, winner in the retailer category, and Ben Wiseman, Supply Chain Graduate from Cadbury plc who won in the supplier category.

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12. • Fight Against Fake ID Gets a Boost in Thames Valley

    • 31/07/2008
    • Thames Valley Police has teamed up with the National Pubwatch Scheme and the Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) in an initiative to help bar and off-licence staff to spot fake ID and to prevent underage sales of alcohol.

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13. • ACS Cautions Mayor on Small Shop Plans

    • 31/07/2008
    • Mayor of London Boris Johnson has signalled his support for small shops at a Business Summit in City Hall.

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14. • Government Apathy to Grocery Inquiry will hurt Consumers

    • 30/07/2008
    • ACS has expressed frustration following the Government's response to the Competition Commission's Final report on the Grocery Market Inquiry.

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15. • Retailers and Brands Hit Target to End Packaging Growth in the UK

    • 29/07/2008
    • The grocery sector has ended packaging growth in the UK despite a sharp increase in sales, the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) said.

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