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Mondelēz International is kicking off the 2020 Halloween season with a raft of thrillingly themed confectionery to help retailers get into the spooky spirit and capitalise on the growing opportunity.

ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has responded to a consultation from the Department for Transport which sought views on bringing forward the end to the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars and vans from 2040 to 2035.

In its submission, ACS called on the Government to do more to provide fuel retailers with support to introduce EV charging points and connections to the National Grid.

Ofgem has published proposals to deliver closer regulation of energy brokers to ensure that microbusinesses can secure the best energy contracts.

In a new consultation published this week, Ofgem propose to introduce more requirements on suppliers to ensure brokers conduct themselves appropriately, for brokers to provide more clarity on commissions and 14 day cooling off periods on contracts.

ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has responded to a HMICFRS consultation on the Proposed Programme of Policing Inspections for 2020/21.

The consultation seeks views on two key areas, these are:

ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has responded to the publication of a new report by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee’s on the impact of Covid-19 on food supply.

Published today (30^th July) the report highlights the vital role that smaller retailers have played in providing food to people during the pandemic, particularly where they were unable to get to supermarkets.

Today (29^th July) part one of the National Food Strategy was published, outlining a number of recommendations to Government to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the food system and to encourage healthy eating from an early age.

One of the areas explored in the report is the role of national schemes in providing children with a ‘nutritional safety net’, including Healthy Start.

Book your place as ACS’ unmissable annual conference taking place on 9^th September 2020.

Summit20 will be taking place as a virtual immersive event with three main sessions:

1. Leading experts talking about the future of the industry, asking how we can support colleagues working in stores, and what the food offer of the future looks like. Confirmed speakers addressing these issues in the context of an industry changed by the Covid crisis include:

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Today (27^th July) the Government announced plans to ban ‘buy one get one free’ promotions and restrict the siting of high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) products as part of its national strategy for tackling obesity.

The strategy outlines measures, some of which have previously been consulted on and introduces new measures in light of the links between obesity and Covid-19 deaths.

Book your place as ACS’ unmissable annual conference taking place on 9^th September 2020.

Summit20 will be taking place as a virtual immersive event with three main sessions:

1. Leading experts talking about the future of the industry, asking how we can support colleagues working in stores, and what the food offer of the future looks like. Confirmed speakers addressing these issues in the context of an industry changed by the Covid crisis include: