Wales District News
The latest news and information for your District
Independent retailers oppose ban on sales of...
The Fed has voiced its opposition to an outright ban on selling energy drinks to under-16s in Wales.
Read more
Women’s Euros – England success
Publishers have set up a conditional cut-off extension across all England and Wales news wholesaler sites of 30 minutes for issues dated Wednesday 27/07/22.
Read more
Face coverings no longer required in Wales
It is no longer a legal requirement to wear face coverings in shops and on public transport today (Monday, March 18) as the rule was lifted by the Welsh first minister, Mark Drakeford. The legal obligation to stay at home if you test positive for Covid has also been...
Read more
All legal Covid restrictions to end in Wales on March 28
Wales will remove all Covid restrictions by Monday, March 28 if the public health situation remains stable, the First Minister has...
Read more
A successful night at the races raises £1,300 for charity
On February 22, 2022, a group of Federation retailers managed to raise £1,300 at a race night in Chepstow, in aid of the industry charity NewstrAid. Around 70 members were in attendance at the event that was organised by then district president Donna Dudden of the...
Read more
Welsh Government Announces £120m Of Emergency Support...
From December 23, the Welsh Assembly confirmed £120m will be available for retail, leisure and hospitality industries, and the supply chain,...
Read more
Your Federation needs you!
With our AGM fast approaching and as Wales is now branchless, we are looking for members to put themselves forward as...
Read more
Increased Covid-19 guidance in Wales
After a review conducted by Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford, there will be changes to the coronavirus guidance in Wales, including...
Read more
NFRN supports Audit Wales Regenerating Town Centres’ Plan
The NFRN welcomes Audit Wales’ September 2021 report, which has published their findings and reviews of how local authorities are managing...
Read more
Most Covid rules in Wales to be lifted August 7
August 7 will see all legal limits on the number of people who can meet others end but rules on face coverings are set to continue most indoor public places, except in hospitality businesses, such as pubs and restaurants. Wales is set to move into alert level one on...
Read more