British SME topic
The Food Standards Agency’s latest targeted retail survey found problems with Dubai-style chocolate labelling, goat meat authenticity and slush-ice drink warnings. Small food retailers should treat it as a prompt to tighten supplier and shelf…
OPSS, UKHSA and HSE have issued a joint statement on asbestos in some sand-containing consumer products. Small retailers, importers and online sellers should check recall lists, stop affected lines and keep clear records of action…
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate has launched an online registration form for internet retailers of veterinary medicines. Small retailers should check product scope, launch timing and website compliance before selling online.
HMRC plans more than 30,000 high street interventions in 2026 to 2027. SMEs should review sales, payroll and supplier records before enforcement activity reaches their sector.
The CMA’s Ryanair family seating investigation is a reminder for SMEs to show unavoidable fees clearly and early, especially in online booking and checkout journeys.
Amazon has begun delivering some UK parcels by drone from its Darlington site, in a limited launch that is still far from normal high-street delivery. For small retailers, couriers and local service firms, the useful…