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Pub and hotel valuations will be made fairer as the government takes a further step to back the businesses that help drive growth in every postcode.
High streets that have been hollowed out by the unchecked spread of vape stores, betting shops, and rogue businesses that do little to serve local communities are set to face a crackdown under new powers announced by the Prime Minister today [Tuesday 11 August].
Continuing his drive to build an economy that works for every postcode, the Prime Minister has taken action to cut business rates bills for pubs, social clubs and live music venues across England from April next year.
Ministers have launched a crackdown on vapes marketed at kids with a shift to plain white packaging.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
HMRC crackdown targets criminals exploiting the high street.
Two-dose MenB vaccine to be offered to young people ahead of the autumn as part of a one-off vaccination programme in England.
Dodgy vape shops, barbers and nail salons linked to organised crime will be shut down as criminal bosses are put behind bars in a nationwide crackdown.…
Communities Secretary Steve Reed's speech at Business in the Community.
Communities’ ambitions will be backed by a new Neighbourhood Guarantee, meaning cleaner streets, filled potholes and other vital public services
Communities Secretary Steve Reed speech about a new Neighbourhood Guarantee.
Organised crime gangs will be hit with raids, shop closures, and cash seizures in a £30 million crackdown on dodgy high street shops.
UK National Statement for the 2026 World Heath Assembly as delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer.
The next generation will be smoke-free as Tobacco and Vapes Bill is granted Royal Assent.
From today, UK vaping product manufacturers, importers and warehousekeepers can apply for Vaping Products Duty and Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme approval.
Information on the other regulatory bodies responsible for e-cigarette and vape products.
The Secretary of State Wes Streeting updated the House of Commons on the meningitis outbreak and the latest steps being taken to support those affected.
New resources aimed at younger people to raise awareness of safe vapes usage and disposal.
The government is launching a consultation on extending smoke-free places and introducing vape-free and heated tobacco-free spaces.
Multi-million-pound package to turn the tide on ailing high streets, targeted in places most in need of support
Children will be protected from exposure to junk food ads under new regulations, in a bid to tackle childhood obesity.
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