Legislation News – Page 17
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NewsGovernment expected to confirm restriction easing
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to confirm that hospitality venues will be able to open for indoor trading from 17 May, as part of the next stage of restrictions being lifted.
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NewsUKHospitality pushing for further support
UKHospitality is calling on the government to provide further support for the hospitality sector by improving access to capital and to stick to the roadmap of lifting all restrictions from 21 June.
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NewsByron burger death family launches allergen campaign
The family of teenager Owen Carey, who died after eating a grilled chicken burger at Byron’s O2 Arena restaurant in 2017, have launched a campaign to improve the labelling of allergens in restaurants, the BBC has reported.
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NewsQuarter of staff aren’t confident on allergen guidance
Around a quarter (23%) of hospitality workers do not feel confident about advising customers with allergies, with 68% feeling they require more information, according to a new report from Fourth.
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NewsRent debt threatens more than 330,000 jobs
More than 330,000 jobs in hospitality are at risk of being lost due to the mounting £2.5bn pile of rent debt, which is threatening the future of many operators, according to UKHospitality.
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NewsNicholls warns to be wary of political spin
Positive signs about the removal of social distancing measures reported in the national press last weekend should be viewed alongside a note caution, warned Kate Nicholls, chief executive, UKHospitality - but there is cause for optimism, she said.
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NewsHigh Court rules against Lord and Osmond
The High Court has ruled in favour of the government in the case brought by Sacha Lord and Hugh Osmond.
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NewsUKH warning over £2.5bn rent debt
Ahead of submitting its formal evidence, UKHospitality has written to the government urging it to adopt its proposals to help tackle the £2.5bn rent debt crisis that threatens to wreck the hospitality sector’s recovery and risks further widespread job losses.
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NewsBBPA calls for greater clarity on Covid certification
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has called for long-term clarity on the situation regarding the possible introduce of compulsory Covid status certificates for hospitality venues.
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NewsCovid certificates for large events only
Compulsory Covid status certificates for pubs and restaurants are looking increasingly unlikely, with a government review set recommend documents are required only for larger events.
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NewsPM said to have scrapped plans for Covid passports
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has reportedly scrapped plans to introduce Covid passports for pubs and restaurants this summer, according to the Daily Mail.
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NewsWelsh government brings forward date for reopening
The Welsh government has brought forward the proposed date that hospitality can reopen for indoor dining to 17 May – at least a week earlier than had previously been expected.
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NewsCalls for adoption of Australian rent relief model
A group of hospitality operators and property agents are calling on the government to implement the same rent relief scheme as has been adopted in Australia.
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NewsBusinesses face ‘rocky road to recovery’
Hospitality trade bodies UKH, BBPA and BII have called for Government to extend the business rates holiday for at least a further three months to allow businesses to get back on their feet.
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NewsDeliveroo must prove itself to the market, says Shu
Deliveroo’s founder and chief executive Will Shu has said his message to shareholders and the wider investor community is “it is on me to prove the long-term value of this company”.
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NewsPub sector rebuffs calorie labelling proposals
The pub sector has challenged the logic of introducing calorie labelling for on-trade drinks at a time when many operators in the hospitality industry are battling for survival.
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NewsPub staff required to check Test and Trace registrations
Pub staff will be asked to check drinkers’ phones to prove that they registered with the NHS Test and Trace app, when hospitality venues reopen on Monday (12 April), the Telegraph has reported.
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NewsCall for evidence over commercial leases
Operators have been urged to provide evidence about their experience as commercial tenants during lockdown, as the government seeks a “carefully managed exit” from business protections.
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News‘Daft’ pub regulations amended
Regulations which threaten to prevent pubs from taking card payments inside have been amended at the eleventh hour, MCA understands.
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NewsJudge expedites Sacha Lord case
The High Court has agreed to expedite Sacha Lord and Hugh Osmond’s case after the government attempted to stall proceedings yesterday (6 April).