Tag: Scottish Government
SGF Go Local Programme is renewed for another year
The Scottish Grocers' Federation's Go Local Programme has been renewed for another year after securing funding from the Scottish Government.
Shoplifting in Scotland spikes to a new high
Shoplifting offences across Scotland rose to over 40,000 incidents in the year ending December 2024, according to a new ScotGov report.
ScotGov faces £166million DRS court action
Waste management firm Biffa has welcomed a judge's decision to allow it to pursue a £166million legal claim against the Scottish Government over the failed DRS.
SGF underlines success for its Go Local Programme
The Scottish Grocers' Federation has highlighted the success of its Go Local Programme in supporting Scottish produce in stores across the whole of Scotland.
SGF calls for business growth opportunity
The SGF has called on ScotGov to announce relief for small businesses in Scotland in the upcoming Scottish Budget, to allow stores to build up investments.
Communication is key on cup charges
The Fed has called on the Scottish Government to keep retailers informed and up to date in regards to news on the disposable cup charge.
Business groups’ plea for rates relief in Scottish Budget
Members from across convenience have sent a co-signed letter to Scotland's finance secretary urging for rates relief on retail stores in the Scottish Budget.
ScotGov urged to support businesses in budget
The SRC has called on MSPs across the entirety of the Scottish Government to collectively agree to pass a pro-business Scottish Budget in December.
SRC calls on ScotGov to scrap ‘latte levy’
The SRC has called on the Scottish Government to scrap the upcoming levy on disposable cups, stating retailers already face other costly legislation.
SRC sets out Scottish budget retail support hopes
Members of the Scottish Retailer Consortium have met with Kate Forbes MSP to highlight the support ScotGov could deliver retail in the upcoming budget.
SGF publishes retailer guide to MUP
The SGF and the Scottish Government have published a new guide for retailers to assist in the transition to the new minimum unit price.
The Fed weighs in on Circular Economy bill
Newly elected national president of The Fed Mo Razzaq has set out a pledge to support retailers set to lose out on the incoming Circular Economy Bill.
MSPs pass new bill on single-use item charges
The Scottish Government has passed its Circular Economy Bill that will give local authorities the power to add extra charges on disposable single-use items.
Biffa takes legal action against ScotGov over DRS
Waste management firm Biffa has confirmed it is seeking legal action against the Scottish Government following the collapse of the deposit return scheme.
Scottish Horizon law comes into force
Scottish sub-postmasters have officially been exonerated as the new Post Office Offences (Scotland) bill has come into power, clearing their names.Â
ScotGov confirms Disposable Vape Ban details
ScotGov has published its response to the disposable vape ban consultation, offering greater clarity on single-use vapes and enforcement of the ban.
