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Law Change Aims to Strengthen Regulation of Mini-Marts
England and Wales are set to enforce a stricter closure policy for illegal mini-marts, extending the maximum closure period from six to twelve months. This change was prompted by BBC reports on the issue.
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Under current rules, shops breaking the law can only be closed for up to six months in England and Wales.
2026-06-10 04:17 UTC