Legislation News – Page 5
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NewsUKHospitality responds to Low Pay Commission remit
CEO Kate Nicholls said making significant changes to the remit for 2025 now is ”disruptive and unhelpful,” as evidence has been submitted on a basis that is now out-of-date
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NewsHospitality to play ‘critical role’ in reducing economic inactivity
UKHospitality has backed government’s plans to reform the employment support system, and get Britain working again
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NewsSkills England a ‘positive step’ for sector
The new body aims to bring together the fractured skills landscape, and create a shared national ambition to boost the nation’s workforce
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NewsGovernment policies welcomed by sector
The new Labour government unveilled its policy programme via the King’s Speech yesterday, with the Apprenticeship Levy reform, Planning and Infrastructure Bill, Employment Rights Bill and Martyn’s Law all impacting the sector
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NewsWhat to expect for hospitality in the King’s Speech
UKHospitality has analysed the policy commitments most likely to affect the sector, ahead of the State Opening of Parliament today
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NewsLabour’s plans for workers, from pay rises to zero-hour contracts
Businesses, from small pubs to retail giants, fear that if the new government honours its manifesto pledges, their payroll costs will soar, The Times reports
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NewsKate Nicholls OBE: ‘We’ll be keeping politicians’ feet to the fire’
Ahead of Labour’s landslide victory this morning, the UKHospitality CEO outlined the critical actions required by policymakers, at MCA’s Pub Conference
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NewsBusiness leaders back Labour plans to overhaul Apprenticeship Levy
Signatories include the chief executives of hospitality groups such as Fuller’s, Stonegate, Revolution Bars, KFC and UKHospitality
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NewsTories commit to night time licensing review
A review of licensing laws and planning rules to boost pubs, clubs and music venues will be launched in the first 100 days of a new Conservative government, the party has promised
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NewsLabour pledges to replace business rates system
In its manifesto revealed yesterday, the party said the current system “disincentivises investment, creates uncertainty, and places an undue burden” on high streets
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NewsLabour: ‘Our promise to you is partnership’
Shadow minister Seema Malhotra told sector leaders at the UKHospitality Summer Conference the party would be “on your side” if elected, as she highlighted key manifesto pledges to help businesses “thrive, grow and invest”
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NewsUKH: ‘Back hospitality to regenerate our towns and cities’
At its annual summer conference today, UKHospitality will call on all political parties to back a sector it says can grow at a “significantly faster” rate than the wider economy
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NewsConservatives pledge to ‘ease burden’ of business rates
The Tory manifesto pledged a £4.3bn rates support package to support high street, leisure and hospitality businesses, while increasing rates for online retail warehouses
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NewsLabour manifesto to include clampdown on ultra-processed food and takeaways
A Labour government would ban fast food outlets near schools if it wins the general election, according to shadow health secretary Wes Streeting
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NewsLabour vows business rate reform to help high street
The party has not specified what will replace the current business rates system but said reforms would level the playing field for High Street firms against online rivals
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NewsUKHospitality reveals policy recommendations ahead of general election
Key asks include reforming business rates, the apprenticeship levy, and planning rules, as well as reducing VAT and employer National Insurance contributions
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NewsClampdown on zero-hours contracts could have ‘damaging’ consequences
Ahead of the July general election, hospitality bosses have warned that the clampdown could harm investment and scare off workers
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NewsCard payments to be permitted on gaming machines
UKHospitality and the British Beer and Pub Association said the change was a significant victory for pubs and would protect a significant revenue stream
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NewsMinisters urged to regulate independent takeaways
The British Retail Consortium argues local takeaways, which are not required to display calorie information, need to play their part in helping improve the nation’s health
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NewsInquiry launched into hospitality staffing challenges
An All-Party Parliamentary Group inquiry into recruitment and retention has been launched to explore the reasons behind high vacancy rates, ask what more the sector can do, and make recommendations to government