Retailers can now win one of 500 training packages, which are recognised by trading standards and the authorities, in JTI’s latest competition.

Winners will receive course materials for the BTEC Level 2 Award in Under Age Sales Prevention for each of their staff, worth £100 each.

They will also get training from a former trading standards officer at Under Age Sales. Staff will be prepared for an exam that will take place at a convenient time.

To enter, retailers need to log on to JTI Advance before November 25, take a quiz and enter their details.

Tom Hirons, government relations manager at JTI, said: “Offering retailers this qualifications is part of our wider commitment to supporting retailers in making sure that under 18s cannot buy tobacco in their stores.”