Legislation News – Page 63
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Ten years on and “no free-for-all” from Licensing Act
The Licensing Act, which celebrates its 1oth anniversary today, did not result in the “catastrophic outcomes” predicted a decade ago, experts have said.
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FSA praises food chains for hygiene scores
The Food Standards Agency has said 84% of outlets owned by the five biggest high street food chains had the top food hygiene rating.
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New report shows extent of pubs’ tax burden
A new report has shown that out of 67 sectors, the pub trade has the second highest business rates bill – six times higher than justified.
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Trade bodies demand fairer deal on rates
Industry bodies have joined forces to demand a fairer deal for pubs on business rates in next week’s Autumn Statement.
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Guildford to lift CIA
Guildford will be the first town in the UK to remove its Cumulative Impact Area because the “profile of the town has changed”.
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‘Pubs not up to scratch on allergen labelling’
Pubs are lagging behind the rest of the food industry on food allergen labelling, experts have warned, following the release of the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA’s) latest local authority food law report.
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MRO debate: Mulholland clashes with sector leaders
Leading industry figures accused MP Greg Mulholland of failing to understand the changes the industry has made, during a heated debate.
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Government to launch ACV probe
The Department of Local Government & Communities (DCLG) will launch a consultation into assets of com-munity value legislation before the end of the year, the Publican’s Morning Advertiser (PMA) understands.
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Sector snapshot: City of London levy one year on
The City of London introduced its Late Night Levy on 1 October 2014. With the anniversary of the introduction of the Levy in the City of London having just passed, licensing law specialists Poppleston Allen analyse and review its impact.
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Tipping consultation ends
The consultation on tipping practices closed yesterday, with the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers urging the Government to proceed cautiously with any legislative changes.
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NewsU-turn as Parallel Rent Assessments back in consultation
The Government has reversed a decision to remove Parallel Rent Assessments (PRA) from the Pubs Code after facing fierce criticism for its admission
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Sugar tax not the answer says think tank
A tax on sugar will not solve the obesity crisis, the chief executive of the independent social enterprise think tank 2020health has warned
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Workers earning less than Living Wage up for the third year running
Some 5.84 million people are currently paid less than the Living Wage, according to new research by KPMG
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NewsDraft pubs code battle begins
Pubco reform campaigners are set to launch a battle to get parallel rental assessments (PRA) reinserted back into the pubs code
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Boris to set £9.40 London Living Wage
Boris Johnson has announced the Living Wage in London will be set at £9.40 next year
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Calorie counts may not feed healthier eating habits
Displaying the calorie count of fast food menus may not impact people’s long term eating habits according to a study in New York
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Plans to introduce fees for business rate challenges
Firms wanting to challenge their business rates bills will have to pay a fee in future under new Government proposals.
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Georgel: MRO take-up will come down to ‘economics and emotions’
The decision for a licensee to opt for the Market Rent Only option can be categorised as “a mix of emotions and economics”, Admiral Taverns chief executive Kevin Georgel has told M&C.
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NewsPubs Code consultation published
The Government has today officially launched the first part of a consultation into the pubs code, focussing on the market rent only (MRO) option.
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NewsMcDonald's MD questions sugar tax
Paul Pomroy, managing director of McDonald’s UK, has said the proposed sugar tax will be ineffective at tackling the “complex issue” of obesity