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Among notes of concern, a positive outcome on business rates was welcomed for the sector, its customers and communities

Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill is making the information from its recently published guide available to all retailers using AI

With 570 billion illegal cigarettes smoked annually, illegally sold tobacco is now the third largest global ‘manufacturer’ of tobacco

Read issue 2502 of Wholesale News online now: gender imbalance revealed, focus on illicit tobacco, the real McCoy's at Bestway, and more

Several measures that support growth are welcomed, while concerns are highlighted over an estimated £110m in direct wage costs to the sector

FWD Chief Executive responds to the Autumn Statement with an analysis of the various measures announced, and the likely impact on wholesale

FWD responds to the King’s Speech with concern at the new tobacco ban and opportunities missed to support the sector

FWD says wholesalers must be exempt from generational smoking ban legislation due to be announced in the King’s Speech on Tuesday 7 November

FWD’s Chief Executive James Bielby shares the latest announcements from the Chancellor to see how this year’s spring budget will affect the wholesale sector