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ACS (The Association of Convenience Stores) are excited to host Heart of the Community, its biggest political event of the year, just two working days after the general election.

The Welsh Government have published a consultation on proposals to introduce HFSS regulations in Wales, with the intention of rules coming into force in 2025.

The draft regulations, published today (1st July), outline how the Welsh Government intends to restrict the promotion and location of HFSS products in stores.

The proposals are consistent with those already in place in England, which apply as follows:

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The general election takes place in less than a week on the 4th July, and ACS (The Association of Convenience Stores) has put together a summary of political party manifestos, highlighting the key policies that will affect the convenience sector should that party win the election.

Below is a brief summary of the policies affecting the sector that each political party will push if they are to win the election. You can also view some of the policies here.

ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has welcomed continued support and usage of its industry leading Assured Advice guides.

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Paypoint, one of the UK’s leading premier branded retail networks for the convenient local payment of household bills and mobile top-ups, has launched its latest retailer survey.

The charity will offer financial aid to families of convenience, grocery workers and pharmacists across the UK, to help them succeed at school, university or college.

The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust (LTCT), which provides financial aid for the families of those working in the convenience, grocery, and pharmacy trades, has announced a renewed focused on educational-specific support for 2024.

ACS (The Association of Convenience Stores) are calling on all retailers to seize the opportunity to meet with local parliamentary candidates standing in their constituency by inviting them to visit local shops before the general election takes place in two weeks (4th July). This is a great opportunity to build key relationships with your future MP who will be working to ensure your needs are met and share key information with them that highlights the important contributions of the convenience sector.

ACS has responded to the publication of new data from HM Revenue and Customs on the prevalence of non-duty paid and illicit products in the UK, urging the main parties vying to become the next Government to prioritise enforcement against rogue sellers and supply chains.

According to the latest estimates from HM Revenue and Customs, the tobacco tax gap driven by illicit cigarettes and tobacco products stands at £2.2bn, with the alcohol tax gap from illicit and non duty-paid products standing at £0.6bn.

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To celebrate #PrideMonth, Midcounties Co-Operative is sharing stories from LGBTQ+ Colleagues about the good work they do in the community and how the convenience sector can foster safe, inclusive spaces for all convenience colleagues.

The Inclusion Allies Network at Your Coop aims to support colleagues who are part of the LGBTQ+ community and ensuring they feel valued by promoting equality, addressing barriers in the sector through the expertise and experience of the Inclusion Allies.