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ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has welcomed the latest update on the Government’s plan to be net zero by 2050, which looks to address the barriers to the electric vehicle charging rollout.

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CBE and NCR will be running a panel discussion on the 15th of July covering ‘Fuel On Self-Checkout’ for convenience and fuel retailers.

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ACS has updated its guidance on Home Delivery to help retailers consider the best fit for their store when it comes to offering the service.

At the start of the pandemic, offering a home delivery option for customers that were isolating, shielding or otherwise unable to get to the store became an essential service for thousands of retailers. During the first lockdown, ACS estimated that over 600,000 deliveries a week were going out from convenience stores to their communities.

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There is a treat in store for Britain’s wholesalers, convenience retailers and shoppers with the launch of The Great British Pantry and their range of premium sauces, condiments and preserves from the highly trusted and respected Cottage Delight family.

ACS has responded to a consultation from energy regulator Ofgem, reiterating its calls for reform in the small business energy market.

The consultation looks specifically at the introduction of a 14 day cooling off period for microbusinesses to bring their protections in line with that of consumers, as well as an alternative dispute resolution process when there are issues between a business and their supplier or broker.

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Camelot, the operator of The National Lottery, is launching a huge new National Lottery campaign that reminds players that, every time they play a National Lottery game, they’re helping Team GB and ParalympicsGB athletes in Tokyo.

Kicking it all off will be a new blockbuster TV ad which first aired on 7th July, premiering in a 30” spot during England v Denmark, and with further primetime ad slots throughout the week – including during the Euro 2020 Final on Sunday.

The Prime Minister has announced plans for the full re-opening of the economy and the end of legal restrictions on how people can behave, from 19 July. I leave the debate on whether this is strategically the right decision to the epidemiologists and behavioural scientists, but of course I’d like to see a return to normal as soon as we can. The problem is that the way the government is taking this next step is already looking flawed, and we need to see some changes in their approach right now if we’re going to move forward safely.

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Every small business in the UK is being urged to take “small, practical steps” this November as part of their journey towards net zero by 2050.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Business and Energy Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng, have launched a new drive to encourage small businesses in the UK to commit to cutting their emissions by half by 2030. 

Through the newly formed hub for this initiative (UK Business Climate Hub) these companies will be able to find practical tools and guides on how they can reduce their CO2 emissions.

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ACS has written to Business Minister Paul Scully MP, urging the Government to bring forward the change in self-isolation rules.

Under current Government proposals, from 16^th August, anyone who has had their second vaccine dose more than two weeks prior, or who is aged under 18, would not have to self-isolate due to being identified by NHS Test and Trace as a result of close contact. ACS is calling for this rule change to be brought forward to now to avoid significant operational challenges for retailers, staff shortages and unnecessary short term business closures.