Legislation News – Page 48
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Sugar tax may boost lager sales
Researchers have found that lager sales increase when the price of sugary drinks goes up
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PCA reveals 93 awards have been issued
The Pubs Code Adjudicator has updated on the level of enquiries his office has received since the legislation came into force.
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Government backs Agent of Change
The Government has backed the ‘Agent of Change’ principle, which makes housing developers responsible for ensuring new homes near music and late-night venues address potential noise issues as part of the planning process.
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Proof of Age Standards Scheme launches new card design
The Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) has launched a new card design, in order to reflect the support of the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC).
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Study forecasts Brexit productivity fall
Operators face a rise in costs if expected to fill a shortfall in EU labour with domestic workers, who are expected to demand higher wages, a new report has warned.
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MPs back Agent of Change principle
A bill seeking to introduce the Agent of Change Principle has been backed by a majority of MPS in a House of Commons debate yesterday.
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Kained Holdings criticises proposed Scottish pub code
Multi-operator Kained Holdings has voiced its criticism of proposals to introduce new legislation for leased and tenanted pubs in Scotland.
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Just Eat replaces 50p card charge with ‘service’ fee
Just Eat has introduced a 50p service charge across all its orders.
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Committee recommends 25p “latte levy”
A Government committee has recommended a 25p “latte levy” on takeaway coffee cups.
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Lack of preparation for Brexit 'alarming' for food industry
The government’s failure to assess the impact Brexit will have on individual sectors will make it much harder to anticipate bumps in the road, a leading food and drink lawyer has warned.
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Significant cuts in US beer duty will save British beer exporters £7.2m, it has been claimed.
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Lords to challenge ministers on Licensing Act changes
Changes to the “fundamentally flawed” Licensing Act 2003 will be debated by the House of Lords on Wednesday.
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ALMR welcomes business rates pledge
The ALMR has said it welcomes London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s pledge to cut business rates for hospitality businesses.
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Business rates relief still not paid out by 46 councils
A £300m pot of business rates relief for small companies has still yet to be distributed by 46 councils.
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Council plans crackdown on restaurants offering delivery
Westminster City Council is planning to force restaurants to seek planning permission if their deliveries reach too high a volume.
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Khan challenged on pub development proposals
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has been urged to ensure his guidance on development of surplus land at pubs is fair to operators wanting to invest in their properties.
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Khan to crack down on pub developments
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan is to urge planning authorities to resist applications to redevelop areas directly connected to pubs.
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Foodcos free to use salt replacements
Government health experts have given the all clear for food companies to use ‘potassium-based sodium replacers’, in a landmark decision in the battle to reduce salt intake.
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NewsOperators give cautious welcome to ‘pragmatic’ Budget
Leading operators have expressed satisfaction with yesterday’s Budget announcements but stressed that more needs to be done to support the sector.
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NewsChancellor expected to rule out tax on coffee cups
MCA understands that takeaway coffee cups are unlikely to be included in the crackdown on takeaway packaging expected in today’s Budget.