Legislation News
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NewsBusiness rates reform act receives Royal Assent
The potential for long-term business rates reform has edged one step closer after the Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Act was passed into law in “landmark moment”.
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NewsDeliveroo: London restaurants can’t take more tax hikes
Chief business officer Carlo Mocci said the hospitality sector is being “taken for granted” by policymakers
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NewsSimon Emeny: NICs rise a ‘hammer blow’ to sector
The Fuller’s chief executive said he is frustrated by the “lack of joined-up thinking” by the government, and had been forced to review prices in the past week in response to rising business costs
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NewsMinisters intervene to allow London pubs to stay open later
The London Mayor will be able to “call in” blocked planning and licensing applications as part of a package of measures to boost London’s late-night sector
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NewsUS restaurant industry braces for tariff impact
Higher food and packaging costs will be passed on from operators to consumers, according to the National Restaurant Association
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NewsBusiness Property Relief changes ‘single out’ family businesses
The proposed removal of the death exemption shows “a complete lack of understanding” about investment, Thwaites chairman Richard Bailey
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News‘Mounting pressure’ on McDonald’s to protect staff
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has written to 1,400 outlets across the UK, warning of legal action if they fail to protect employees from sexual abuse
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NewsPCA considers innovative agreement types
The Pubs Code Adjudicator does not currently require compliance for operator-managed or profit share agreements – but said it will “keep the matter under review”
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NewsMW Eat: US fast food chains taking over high street
Founder Ranjit Mathrani said bigger groups were better equipped to deal with increased labour costs, as the Indian restaurant group plans to reduce its workforce by 25 roles
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NewsEmployment bill ‘must not damage jobs, businesses and growth’
UKHospitality warned there is still “much unknown” about the government’s Employment Rights Bill, despite more than 200 amendments
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NewsUber Eats: No impact expected on workforce supply
The delivery service said it continues to operate as usual despite a crackdown on undocumented workers, causing thousands of rider accounts to be blocked by the platform
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News'No consensus' to retain relaxed outside drinking licensing
The outcome of consultation on ‘Alcohol in licensed pavement areas’ is due to be published in the next few days
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NewsRestaurant groups urge government to protect delivery riders
PizzaExpress, Dishoom, and Wingstop are among those who have joined Deliveroo in calling for greater protection for riders in the Crime & Policing Bill
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News‘Delay employer NICs threshold changes’, hospitality trade bodies urge
Seventy percent of hospitality businesses will reduce employment levels and 60% will cancel planned investment, the goverment has been warned
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NewsSir Tim Martin: NIC rises will cost Wetherspoon £1.2m per week
Speaking to Sky News, the JDW founder criticised “modern politicians” and said inflation is certain to rise in April
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NewsUKHospitality: Inflation figures serve as ‘stark warning’
CEO Kate Nicholls warned venues will be forced to put up prices further, calling on the government to delay its “regressive changes” to employer NICs
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News‘Junk food’ ad ban to outlaw imagery, graphics and cartoons
The Advertising Standards Authority has launched a month-long consultation on its plans, which will impact fast food brands, as well as retail products like confectionery
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NewsReeves rebuffs M&S’s call for National Insurance ‘breathing space’
The Chancellor is giving no ground to employers concerned about the impact of higher costs, The Telegraph reports
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NewsNTIA brands 1p off pint a ‘laughable gesture’
Chief executive Michael Kill said the move failed to address the real financial pressures facing the hospitality and night time economy sectors.
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NewsAlcohol duty cut this week will see ‘a penny off the pint’
Draught pints will see costs drop by 1p, albeit a new system to tax wines and spirits based on strength will also come into effect