Legislation News – Page 14
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NewsFurther relief needed to support sector’s recovery
UKHospitality is calling on the government to enhance alcohol duty reforms in order to help the sector recover more quickly from the pandemic.
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NewsUKH produces calorie labelling guidance
It is intended to help affected businesses and ensure consistent enforcement post-April, and is available to anyone in the sector, including non-members
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NewsPubs and brewers call for level playing field on tax
A group of UK publicans and brewers have written an open letter to Chancellor Rishi Sunak calling for a levelling up of the high tax rates that are burdening businesses.
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NewsNo data to support Welsh nightclub closure, says NTIA
NTIA CEO Michael Kill said the Welsh government had “crippled an entire industry” and that they should be held accountable
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NewsPlan B measures to end
It is hoped the end of restrictions will provide a consumer confidence boost after a bitterly disappointing Christmas for the sector
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NewsAnnouncement on restriction lifting expected today
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce the removal coronavirus restrictions, in England, later today – with the exception of face masks.
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NewsScotland to lift majority of Omicron restrictions
Social distancing in hospitality and leisure venues and the requirement for table service-only will be scrapped from 5am on 24 January, but the work from guidance remains
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NewsCalls for Scottish restrictions to be scrapped
The loss of Christmas and Hogmanay in Scotland is estimated to have cost businesses more than £1bn, according to UKH
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NewsGovernment planning for end to self-isolation rules
Plans to end the legal requirement to self-isolate, in favour of ‘learning to live with Covid’, could be announced as early as the spring
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NewsPlan B restrictions to be scrapped as Boris Johnson plots fightback
Prime Minister scrambles to secure political survival in the wake of Downing Street parties scandal, starting with return of social freedoms, The Telegraph reports
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NewsOperators welcome move to cut self-isolation period
The government’s decision to reduce the duration of self-isolation to five days is expected to significantly improve staff availability in the hospitality sector.
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NewsScottish restrictions to continue for indoor hospitality
The requirement for table service and social distancing in hospitality venues in Scotland will remain in place until at least 24 January
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NewsNTIA calls for further leniency on self-isolation rules
NTIA CEO Michael Kill is asking the government to consider reducing the self-isolation period for workers, or to examine a ‘test and release’ system which could help businesses struggling with staff shortages.
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NewsScottish hospitality jobs still hanging in the balance
The news that Scotland is to reduce the required time for self-isolation has been welcomed but current restrictions are still hampering businesses
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NewsDelays in testing ‘causing havoc’
Currently, anyone who gets a positive lateral flow result but does not have Covid symptoms must get a confirmatory PCR test
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NewsScottish nightclubs to close on 27 December
Nightclubs in the country will close for a three-week period following Boxing Day, following consultation with the industry
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NewsWales sets limits on hospitality from Boxing Day
Wales is to bring back the rule of six in pubs and restaurants as it tightens restrictions from Boxing Day.
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NewsNew Covid measures ‘the final straw’ for Scottish venues
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced new rules would come into force on 27 December, including the reintroduction of table service
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NewsSelf-isolation period cut for the double-jabbed
Provided two lateral flow tests have been produced on day six and seven, the double-jabbed can stop self-isolating. The news came as Boris Johnson ruled out further Covid restrictions before Christmas.
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NewsGovernment announces extra financial support for hospitality
Hospitality businesses in England will be eligible for one-off grants of up to £6,000 per premises, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced