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22 June 2026

Deposit return schemes — what retailers need to know by 2027

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We explore the key changes and outline the practical steps that retailers need to take ahead of 2027.

11 June 2026

HFSS advertising & promotion — what retailers need to know in 2026

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We explore what the HFSS regime means in practice, break down how the ASA is applying the rules and outlines the steps that retailers should take now.

5 June 2026

4 recent food VAT cases that show why classification matters more than ever

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We explore four recent food VAT decisions — from KFC dip pots to poppadom snacks — highlighting the key takeaways and practical steps for businesses.

10 March 2026

Business rates reset in April 2026 — 6 essential steps for retail & hospitality businesses

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We break down what’s changing, where the risks sit and how businesses can turn this shift into an opportunity to prepare for the new rates landscape.

25 April 2025

Distilleries clash in Jamaican Rum IP debate over protected geographical indications

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A recent change to the Jamaican law of what constitutes ‘Jamaican Rum’ has provoked great debate among rum distillers.

28 November 2024

Social supermarkets — a new model for community support and sustainability

The social supermarket is a new type of retail model that’s redefining access to food and promoting community-driven sustainability.

18 September 2024

Top ten upcoming employment law changes — how hospitality employers should prepare

Experienced employment lawyer Lee Jefcott explains what the expected key changes are, when they’re likely to take effect and what action employers in the hospitality sector need to take to prepare.

22 May 2024