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PayPoint launches Community Champion Awards Programme to celebrate local retailers

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PayPoint is launching a new Community Champion Awards Programme, recognising the vital role retailers play in supporting their local communities and delivering essential services across the UK. The Community Champion Programme will be an initiative to recognise retailers who go above and beyond. The programme…

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