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New consumer polling conducted for the #ShopKind campaign has revealed that more than one in three people believe that shopping has become more frustrating as a result of the cost of living crisis and 36% of customers have personally witnessed a shopworker being verbally or physically abused by another customer.

ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) is calling on retailers to take part in its annual National Living Wage survey.

The findings of the survey will inform ACS’ employment policy work over the coming year, including ACS’ submission to the Low Pay Commission.

The Low Pay Commission currently estimates that the National Living Wage (NLW) will be in the range of £10.90 and £11.43 with a central estimate of £11.16, to meet the Government’s target to reach two-thirds of median earnings by 2024.

The Low Pay Commission’s consultation is seeking views on:

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Today (11th April) the Health Minister Neil O’Brien has announced plans to introduce a new scheme encouraging smokers to swap cigarettes for vapes, as part of a series of measures to help the Government meet its smokefree 2030 target.

Key measures announced include:

ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) is calling on retailers to take part in its annual National Living Wage survey.

The findings of the survey will inform ACS’ employment policy work over the coming year, including ACS’ submission to the Low Pay Commission.

The Low Pay Commission currently estimates that the National Living Wage (NLW) will be in the range of £10.90 and £11.43 with a central estimate of £11.16, to meet the Government’s target to reach two-thirds of median earnings by 2024.

The Low Pay Commission’s consultation is seeking views on:

Book your place at ACS’ Technology Showcase, Hosted One2Ones and Networking Dinner, taking place on 16th May in London.

There’s still time to book your place at ACS’ biggest ever annual event, Conference23, taking place on 25th April at the Vox in Birmingham alongside the National Convenience Show.

ACS Conference23 is a must-attend event for anyone in the convenience sector looking to grow their business, build valuable relationships, and get exclusive insights on how to prepare for the future.

The National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rate increases have now come into effect as of 1^st April.

The new rates are as follows:

ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has responded to a consultation launched by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) seeking feedback on legislation to further restrict advertising of high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) products, highlighting concerns that lo

ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has responded to Ofgem’s review of the non-domestic gas and electricity market, calling for better regulation to provide small businesses with clarity and support with their energy contracts.

In the submission, ACS has highlighted the need for stronger regulations on energy suppliers, to provide businesses with clear and transparent information on: billing, payment options, data transparency, contract terms, and termination.