Legislation News – Page 13
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NewsLow paid can work multiple jobs
UKH said flexibility in work was crucial for the sector’s recovery, and was good for both business and employees
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NewsNew legislation could extend cafe culture
Bars and restaurants could opt to go al-fresco all year round under a new cafe culture plan to revive ghost towns, The Daily Mail reports
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NewsGreggs urges Sunak to ‘cut the shop tax’
The Retail Jobs Alliance is calling for a cut in business rates for retail premises, which could be paid for by a new online sales tax
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NewsEnhanced CMA powers to help cut fake reviews
The government has announced plans to improve consumer protections, including reforms to boost competition and to make it illegal to post or host fake reviews
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NewsCalorie labelling comes at ‘worst possible time’
UKH is calling for a grace period to allow businesses time to implement the new rules without risk of enforcement from day one
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NewsHugh Osmond: ‘Shutdown cannot be the automatic government response’
If complete closure of the hospitality sector becomes the automatic response to further outbreaks of Coronavirus, “the sector will become un-investable”, the founder of PizzaExpress has warned
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NewsPubs Code changes coming in April
Changes to the Pubs Code, including to time limits for Market Rent Only negotiation and arbitration, will take effect from 1 April 2022, the government has said.
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NewsSpring statement: Little meaningful support
The much hoped for extension of a lower rate of VAT for hospitality business failed to materialise in the Chancellor’s spring statement, with industry describing the decision as a “missed opportunity”
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NewsSunak ‘considering VAT cut extension’
The chancellor is reported to be plotting a host of tax cuts and freezes this week amid mounting pressure over the surging cost of living
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NewsMPs report calls for tax equality for pubs
The outdated tax on bricks and mortar is threatening investment in high streets, skills, and communities, a group of MPs has warned
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NewsWelsh government urged to remove work from home guidance
With footfall still low in high street and city centre locations, UKHospitality is calling on the government to remove its guidance to work from home
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NewsPubs being refused energy contracts
The BBPA says there has been an increase in the number of utilities providers refusing to take on new accounts or renew contracts if they are linked with hospitality
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NewsFood lobby urges PM to back health bill and tackle UK obesity crisis
More than 100 organisations have joined forces to keep salt and sugar targets and stop ‘Operation Red Meat’, The Observer reports
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NewsHelp needed in move away from single-use plastics
UKHospitality is backing the planned ban, from April 2023, but said that financial support should be offered to businesses sourcing and buying alternatives to single-use plastic
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NewsCalls for exemptions in rates overhaul
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) says proposed changes to the business rates system to improve fairness will be undermined by increased administration and cost to publicans
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NewsScotland ‘moving in the right direction’
The news that Scotland will do away with vaccine passports next week has been welcomed but there has been disappointment that other restrictions remain in place
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NewsIndustry welcomes important milestone
The end of restrictions is long overdue, but more support is still needed to achieve a sustainable recovery, leaders said
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NewsSupport measures needed to aid ‘living with Covid’
UKHospitality has said there are five key support measures needed from government to support the sector to rebuild and recover, and to instil confidence in consumers
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NewsTourism ‘central to London’s recovery’
London mayor Sadiq Khan has proposed a £10m tourism investment fund to attract visitors back to the capital
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NewsVAT freeze will 'help curb inflation'
More than 250 leaders from hospitality and leisure have urged Chancellor Rishi Sunak to keep VAT at 12.5% beyond March 2022