Legislation News – Page 102
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BII allays pubco code concern
BII chair Bernard Brindley says publicans are protected under the industry framework code despite a key phrase being left out of some pubcos’ codes
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Martin defends motorway pub plan
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has responded to criticism of the company’s plans to open its first pub on a motorway service station
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Pub trade complete code submissions
Trade associations, licensees and pubcos are currently completing their submissions to the consultation on a pub industry statutory code and adjudicator
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Lending falls under Government-backed scheme
The amount of money leant to businesses under the Government-backed loans scheme fell by £300m in Q1 2013, new figures show.
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NewsJDW secures licence for first motorway services pub
JD Wetherspoon has secured a licence for its first pub on a motorway services, and says it hopes it will be the “first of many”.
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Betting shops in pubs report misleading
The pub industry criticises report claiming that betting shops can open or operate in pubs
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Majority of people drinking responsibly
The latest official figures on alcohol consumption reveal the majority of people are drinking responsibility
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On-trade alcohol sales fall 46% in a decade
On-trade alcohol sales have fallen by 46% over 10 years, new figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show.
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Salford eyes daytime takeaway sales ban
Salford Council in Greater Manchester is proposing a ban on hot takeaway food being served within 400 metres of a school in the daytime to combat childhood obesity.
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Pubs 'can host betting shops'
Betting shops will be able to open within pubs under changes to planning law that come into force today, according to the Daily Mail.
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Pubs Minister backs Perceptions Group scheme
Pubs Minister Brandon Lewis has launched Pub and Bar Careers, a new pre-employment and work placement programme for the sector.
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Report questions value of voluntary agreements
A report for the review of the Responsibility Deal says there’s “very little evidence” as to whether voluntary agreements are more effective than compulsory approaches.
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Cheltenham eyes late-night levy
Cheltenham has become the latest council to agree to hold a consultation into the late-night levy after a motion was passed by cabinet members.
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NewsBK to supply 100% British & Irish beef
Burger King agrees to supply its UK and Ireland restaurants with 100% British and Irish beef from new supplier Kepak Group.
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NewsCouncils 'too slow to adapt to change' on high streets
A Government minister has accused some local authorities of being “too slow to adapt to change” on the high streets and permit change of use of premises.
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NewsNeame: code threatens sector confidence
Pub industry confidence, boosted after the scrapping of the beer duty escalator, is being put at risk by the uncertainty surrounding statutory regulation in the tenanted model, says Jonathan Neame.
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ALMR's apprenticeship funding plea
Take-up of apprenticeships in the pub sector is lower than elsewhere in hospitality because the funding available is significantly lower, the ALMR warns.
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Ofcom urges review of alcohol advertising rules
Ofcom, the communications watchdog, has asked the UK’s advertising regulators to review the rules that limit children’s exposure to alcohol advertising on TV.
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Minister praises Perceptions Group
Brandon Lewis has praised the industry’s Perceptions Group and said not enough is done to highlight employment opportunities that are available.
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NewsThompson defends McDonald's over obesity claims
McDonald’s chief executive Don Thompson has defended the company from accusations that it targets children with unhealthy meals.