Ged Killen MP has led a Westminster Hall debate on the effect of ATM closures on towns, high streets and rural communities, emphasising the importance of ATM coverage in rural areas particularly following bank branch closures.
Speaking during the parliamentary debate, Labour MP Ged Killen mentioned concerns raised by ACS about the effect that ATM closures have had on convenience stores, noting that ATM closures have occurred at a faster rate than LINK anticipated.
In the lead up to Christmas and New Year’s Eve, ACS is urging retailers to ensure that they are aware of products that have age restrictions on them.
The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee has published the findings of its inquiry into the sale of energy drinks, concluding that there is insufficient evidence for a blanket age restriction on the products.
ACS has welcomed the publication of new guidance from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government on the details of how business rates discounts first announced in this year’s Budget will be allocated.
During the Budget on October 29th, Chancellor Philip Hammond announced that businesses with a rateable value of under £51,000 would receive a 1/3 discount on their rates bills.
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) is supporting the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) which takes place today (December 3rd).
IDPD aims to raise awareness about the barriers that people living with disabilities face and this year’s theme is “Empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring inclusiveness and equality”.
