Employer national insurance contributions frozen as OBR leaks Autumn Budget details
Details about the UK Government's Autumn Budget has been leaked early as the Office for Budget Responsibility unveiled an early report detailing elements of the statement.
Vape levy set to come in from April 2026
UK Government has announced a string of new regulations on vaping products in an effort to clamp down on the trade of illicit vapes.
Soft drinks levy charges to change
The UK Government has announced changes to how the sugar tax levy will be applied to soft drinks and has removed the exemption on milk-based drinks as well.
Bradley Scanes takes on director role at AG Barr
Former Formula One coach, Bradley Scanes, has been appointed as the new people performance director at AG Barr to embed positive habits across the business.
Premier marks 5,000 stores milestone with community giveaway
Booker symbol group Premier has hit a landmark 5,000 stores across the whole of the UK, celebrating over 30 years of growth for the fascia brand.
Retail rates inaction in Budget risks Scotland’s high streets
The SRC has urged the Scottish Government to make a permanent reduction in business rates for retail destinations as part of the Scottish Budget announcement next year.
UK DMO appoints new directors to bring more business experience to DRS roll out
The UK DMO has strengthened its management team further with the appointment of two new, non-executive directors to its board.
Tayto Group appoints new CEO
Mike Hancox is set to become the new chief executive officer at Tayto Group in January as its current CEO is set to retire come 2026.
Inflation dips as foods cost rise as Christmas approaches
Overall inflation has decreased month-to-month by the end of October, but food and drink prices have climbed upwards once again.
Spar Scotland posts positive results amid turbulent trading period
Dundee wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has reported positive trading results despite the challenges of the trading environment from recent years.
Half of UK smokers say they intend to quit smoking in the next year
More than half of the current smokers in the UK are projected to quit in the next 12 months, according to a new survey from the Office for National Statistics.
Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards adds after-party event
The Scottish Wholesale Association has announced the addition of a new after-party celebration to its upcoming Achievers Awards ceremony.
Healthy Living Programme serves breakfast to 50,000 pupils
The Healthy Living Programme has marked a major milestone in its Welby Breakfast initiative as it has served more than 50,000 breakfasts to pupils in Scotland.
Don’t let good food go to waste
Scottish Grocer has partnered with FareShare Scotland for the third year running with the return of its annual food bank collection campaign.
UK drinks industry calls on the Chancellor to not raise excise duty ahead of...
The UK Drinks Industry has united in a call to the Chancellor to not raise excise duty on alcoholic drinks in the upcoming Autumn Budget announcement.
Katie Dempster takes on marketing manager role at Filshill
Katie Dempster has been appointed as the group marketing manager at JW Filshill, covering for Sue Man who has started her maternity leave period.
