Legislation News – Page 50
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NewsWarnings for on-trade over Welsh MUP plans
An economist has told MCA that the on-trade should be wary about the Welsh Government’s plans to introduce a minimum price per unit of alcohol.
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Select committee demands answers on pubs code progress
A select committee has demanded assurances from the Pubs Code Adjudicator’s office as it mulls an inquiry into the operation of the code.
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Councils ‘must be more proactive with rates relief’
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers has warned that not enough is being done by councils to ensure promised rates relief is being distributed to businesses.
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Jamie’s sugary drinks sales down 11% after levy
A self-imposed Sugar Tax across the Jamie’s Italian estate has resulted in a reduction in consumption of sugary drinks, a study has found.
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UK facing “greatest threat to integrity of food supply since WWII”
The UK is facing the greatest threat to the integrity of its food supply since World War II
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NewsForde: Action needed on tax
David Forde, chairman of the British Beer & Pub Association, has said action is sorely needed to avoid an unsustainable tax burden on the sector.
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Business rates relief still due for 4,500 pubs
The leader of the Liberal Democrats has said the Government has left “thousands of pubs in the lurch”.
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FSA says ‘no evidence’ 2 Sisters breached safety
The Food Standards Agency has said it found “no evidence” of safety breaches after investigating allegations about Boparan Holdings parent company, 2 Sisters Group.
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'FSA needs more power post-Brexit'
The UK needs a single, strong and well-funded food regulator to negotiate the unknown territory of Brexit – or risk an inconsistent landscape for F&B operators, a leading lawyer has warned.
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NewsALMR calls for hospitality minister role to be created
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers has called for the introduction of a hospitality minister.
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NewsUberEats to continue as normal
UberEats, the food delivery arm of Uber, is expected to continue to operate as normal in London despite the news that its private hire operator licence in London would not be renewed next month
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Average price for pint of bitter breaks £3 barrier
The average price of a pint of bitter in Britain’s pubs has broken through the £3 barrier for the first time
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Operators weigh in on Brexit consequences
More than 100 businesses, including Adnams, Charles Wells, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, St Austell and wagamama, have urged Brexit negotiators to be pragmatic or risk the “inevitable consequences for jobs and growth”.
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Complaints about dirty restaurants & food fraud up nearly 25%
Complaints about dirty restaurants and food fraud leapt by near quarter in the year to March 2017
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NewsVAT cut for sector ‘could be Brexit sweetener’
Chris Guyver, the lobbyist running the VAT Campaign, has predicted that a cut for hospitality businesses is likely to be one of the “positive messages” the Government will unveil as the UK leaves the EU.
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MSPs agree business rates cap
A cap in rates for hospitality business in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire will continue next year with an additional 12.5% cap in real terms, Scottish ministers have confirmed.
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ALMR says inflation increase highlights needs for rates reform
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers has reiterated its calls for the Government to bring forward its 2020 switch to CPI for business rates.
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WSTA says Government must help on-trade
The Wine and Spirit Trade association called on the Government to do more to help the on-trade, as it revealed the average price of 175ml glass of wine bought out has increased 21p year-on-year.
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NewsTipping code launched
A code encouraging good tipping practice has been put together by the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) and the Unite union.
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NewsUpselling is fuelling the obesity epidemic
The UK’s obesity crisis is being fuelled by businesses pushing unhealthy food and larger portions on shoppers