Legislation News – Page 53
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Marston’s, Patisserie Valerie and Prezzo join the ALMR
Patisserie Valerie, Prezzo and Marston’s have become the latest companies to join the ALMR
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Neighbourhood Planning bill to receive assent today
The Government has confirmed that the Neighbourhood Planning – which will remove permitted development rights for pubs – will come into force before Parliament is dissolved.
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Pubs Code Adjudicator has settled 25 cases
The pubs code adjudicator has made awards in 25 arbitration cases since the code came into force last July.
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Khan: Business rates killing London nightlife
Research commissioned by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has found 21 music venues at risk of closure due to business rates increases.
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Peer pressure on licensing reform
This week the House of Lords recommended sweeping changes to what it called the “fundamentally flawed” Licensing Act. Kate Nicholls, of the ALMR, writes for MCA on the details of the recommendations and what they could mean for operators.
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KFC to act on antibiotics
Yum Brands Inc has acknowledged health concerns over antibiotics in its chicken supply at KFC US for the first time, Reuters reports.
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Five Guys UK moves to £8 minimum wage
Five Guys UK, the better burger chain, has moved to an £8 minimum wage for all of its crew members
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Plans for brewing apprenticeship revealed
A group of 10 brewers, including Greene King, Marston’s and Fuller’s, has submitted plans to the Government for a brewing apprenticeship standard.
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Lords report: Scrap licensing committees
A House of Lords committee has published its recommendations for the first overhaul of the “fundamentally flawed” Licensing Act in 11 years.
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ALMR appoints new director of policy & research
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has appointed David Sheen as director of policy and research
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Flagship apprenticeships policies will not fill growing skills gap
The Government’s flagship apprenticeships policies have a worrying lack of focus and will not fill widening skills gaps
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MEATliquor to provide blanket pay rise
MEATliquor is to give its entire workforce a 30p pay rise in line with the next increase in the National Living Wage
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Government to issue new amendment on pub planning rules
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has confirmed the Government will support an amendment that would remove permitted development rights for pubs.
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Pubcos to pay £1.5m to adjudicator in 2016/17
The Pubs Code Adjudicator has confirmed the details of the levy on pubcos for the financial year 2016/2017
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Beer should be included in a low-strength alcohol review
The British Beer & Pub Association has criticised the decision not to include beer in a Government consultation on low-strength alcohol.
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Calls for guidance on Licensing Act changes
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers has called on the Government to provide clear and simple guidance for operators before the introduction of changes to the Licensing Act 2003.
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Operators urged to support return of Tax Equality Day
Trade bodies have joined with JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin to urge operators to back the return of Tax Equality Day.
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Rise in EU citizens applying for hospitality jobs
The number of EU nationals seeking hospitality work in London has risen slightly since the Brexit vote
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Unite targets Ivy Collection over tips policy
The Unite union has accused the Ivy Collection of failing to give waiters and kitchen staff their fair share of money from service charges.
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Chancellor criticised for exaggerating pub relief scheme
The Government has come under fire for claiming that 90% of pubs in England could benefit from a £1,000 business rates discount