British shopkeepers make last-ditch plea to John Healey amid existential threat from dodgy vape shops
British shopkeepers have banded together to issue a last-ditch plea to John Healey as dodgy vape shops blight UK high streets. On the eve of his maiden Budget, UK convenience store owners raised the alarm that rogue stores are driving hard-working, law-abiding Britons from honest jobs. Earlier this year, the Home Secretary announced £30million in funding to raid and close thousands of illegal shops, arrest dodgy bosses and seize dirty cash. Shabana Mahmood also told officials to urgently review the presence of vape shops, barbers, and more on the skilled worker sponsorship list, following concerns about exploiting the system. But, in a joint…
Oct 27, 2026 · 10:53 PM