Budget 2018: Fears an increase in cost of cigarettes will fuel illegal trading
Retailers Against Smuggling say putting up the price of cigarettes in the budget will contribute to illegal trading in the border area. A recent survey shows that nearly half of retailers in the border counties feel that Brexit will lead to an increase in smuggling and illicit trade. 215 retailers…
Retailers urged to make views known on effects of smuggling
Small retailers in the North West are being encouraged to make their views on the smuggling trade and how it is affecting their business known today. The association known as Retailers Against Smuggling (RAS) is holding a poster and social media campaign awareness launch today where they are trying to…