Legislation News – Page 49
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NewsSugar levy impact on low-alcohol drinks clarified
HMRC has given further details on how the softs drinks levy will affect alcohol substitute drinks, when it comes into force in force in April.
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Beer duty cut supported by 50 Tory MPs
An open letter from 50 Conservative MPs calling for the Chancellor to cut beer duty in next week’s Budget, has been delivered to the Treasury.
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Regional brewers ‘will gain most from MUP’
Analysts have been assessing the implications of the Supreme Court’s ruling that minimum unit alcohol pricing can be introduced in Scotland.
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TaxPayers Alliance report supports beer duty cut
A report by the TaxPayers’ Alliance has concluded that beer duty increases reduce the incentive for breweries to invest.
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Deliveroo wins “workers” case
Deliveroo has won a case in the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC), which has ruled that its delivery riders are self-employed
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Supreme Court to reveal MUP decision
The Supreme Court is to give its much-anticipated decision on minimum unit alcohol pricing in Scotland tomorrow.
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Menezes urges Hammond to increase tax on alcohol imports
Diageo chief executive Ivan Menezes has urged chancellor Philip Hammond to increase taxes on alcohol imported into the UK, to ease the burden on homegrown products, according to reports.
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Decision on EU citizens ‘gives sector peace of mind’
Clarification by the Government that EU citizens living in the UK will be allowed to remain after Brexit has been welcomed by trade bodies.
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Government will not scrap Late Night Levies
The Government has rejected a suggestion from the House of Lords to scrap Late Night Levies and Early Morning Restriction Orders.
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Rise in real living wage to place further pressure on bottom line
The increase in the real living wage is good news for employees but could put more pressure on hospitality businesses
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Councils ‘must protect pubs and clubs’ in policies
Developers have been urged to protect pubs and late-night venues in all planning policies and decisions.
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Kingston rejects late night levy
Sector trade bodies have welcomed the decision by the licensing committee at Kingston Council to reject launching a consultation on the introduction of a Late Night Levy in the borough.
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NewsDeliveroo drivers issue legal claim over rights
Law firm Leigh Day has issued legal claims on behalf of 45 Deliveroo riders to the Employment Tribunal.
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Westminster launches Best Bar None scheme
Westminster City Council has launched its own Best Bar None scheme.
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Employment law changes could create 'administrative nightmare'
Recommendations contained in the Taylor Review into employment practices could create an “administrative nightmare” for hospitality operators at a time when margins are already being squeezed, a leading lawyer has warned.
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NewsParliament to debate beer and pubs taxes
Parliament will hold a debate on taxation of the beer and pubs sector next Tuesday.
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NewsCritical action ‘needed to support sector growth’
The Government has been urged to provide targeted support for the eating and drinking out sector as it faces mounting barriers to growth.
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NewsCampaigners renew calls for MUP across UK
The Welsh Government’s proposal to introduce a minimum price per unit of alcohol sold in the country has sparked renewed calls for the same to be done in the UK.
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NewsDeputy pubs code adjudicator appointed
The Government has appointed a deputy pubs code adjudicator to work alongside Paul Newby.
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Brewery growth ‘shows need for duty relief reform’
Hogs Back Brewery owner Rupert Thompson has warned of the “squeezed middle” in the brewing sector caused by the unintended consequences of Progressive Beer Duty.