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  • The Government's policy for the Groceries Code Adjudicator. Taking forward the establishment of a body to monitor and enforce compliance with the Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP): the Groceries Code Adjudicator

    The Government's policy for the Groceries Code Adjudicator. Taking forward the establishment of a body to monitor and enforce compliance with the Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP): the Groceries Code Adjudicator

    URN: 12/796

    Publication date: 11 May 2012

    Accompanies the Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill that was introduced into the House of Lords on 10th May 2012. Sets out why the Government proposes to set up the Groceries Code Adjudicator and explains what the Bill is seeking to achieve. In particular, to enhance protection for farmers and suppliers, to ensure large retailers treat them fairly by lawfully adhering to the Groceries Code.

  • Guidance on the effect of the Sunday Trading (London Olympic Games and Paralymic Games) Act 2012 on the existing right of shop workers to opt out of Sunday working

    Guidance on the effect of the Sunday Trading (London Olympic Games and Paralymic Games) Act 2012 on the existing right of shop workers to opt out of Sunday working

    URN: 12/764

    Publication date: 1 May 2012

    Guidance for shop workers and employers on Sunday trading during the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games: 22 July to 9 September 2012. Explains shop workers rights to opt out of working on Sundays during this time.

  • Strengthening UK supply chains: public procurement. Tunnelling: a capability analysis

    Strengthening UK supply chains: public procurement. Tunnelling: a capability analysis

    URN: 12/756

    Publication date: 26 Apr 2012

    Explains a new approach that government will take to purchasing equipment and services, implementing a commitment from the Growth Review. Focuses on tunnelling, a sub-sector of construction, with an initial analysis on strategic capability, to identify some of the skills and changes required to meet future demand. Shows potential benefits for UK firms and how this will safeguard UK competitiveness and growth. This approach will be developed across other sectors in the future.