Legislation News – Page 69
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Greens call for £6.7bn ‘unhealthy food tax’
The Green Party has pledged to introduce an ‘unhealthy food tax’ as part of its General Election manifesto, which it expects would raise £6.7bn a year.
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Miliband pledges £8 minimum wage
Labour leader Ed Miliband has announced that the national minimum wage will increase from £6.50 to more than £8 by October 2019 if the party wins the general election
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ALMR advises on new energy audit legislation
The Association of Licensed Multiple Operators is to offer advice to its members on complying with the new Energy Savings Opportunity (ESOS) scheme through a partnership with Control Energy Costs (CEC).
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ALMR calls for accuracy and transparency in review websites
The ALMR has called for greater protection for businesses and customers following the Competition and Market’s Authority’s (CMA) call for information regarding online reviews and endorsements
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Sector set to lose out in business rates reform
Pubs and restaurants risk losing out in the 2017 rating revaluation as the Uniform Business Rate (UBR) is likely to be set at 50p in the pound, a property advisor has warned.
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Adjudicator for pubs code by May 2016
A pubs code adjudicator will be in place by May 2016 at the latest, the Government has confirmed
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Unlimited fines for illegal sport screenings
Venues convicted of illegally showing Premier League matches without a commercial agreement will now face an unlimited fine, after the abolition of the cap at £5,000.
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Personal licence renewals abolished from 1 April
Publicans with personal licences expiring on or after 1 April 2015 will not need to apply for renewal, the Home Office has confirmed.
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NewsETI welcomes Royal Assent for Pubs Code
Enterprise Inns has welcomed the granting of Royal Assent for the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill yesterday, which enshrines in law the introduction of a pubs code and adjudicator.
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VAT cut for foodservice ‘not feasible’
A VAT cut for the foodservice sector is “not a feasible or realistic ask in the present economic climate” according to the Cut Tourism VAT campaign.
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NewsGovernment rejects bid to further strengthen ACV laws
The Government has rejected recommendations to further strengthen asset-of-community-value (ACV) planning laws, refuting claims that the nomination process is lengthy and complex.
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Researchers say responsibility pledge ‘flawed’
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have questioned the drinks industry’s assurance that it is on target to remove a billion units of alcohol from the market by December of this year.
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Pubs Code gets final approval in Parliament
The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill has been passed by Parliament, without further amendment.
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Government issues guidance on below-cost alcohol sales
The Government has issued guidance confirming how its ban on selling alcohol below the cost of duty plus VAT will be implemented.
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NewsLabour to promise no VAT rise
The Labour party has pledged not to increase VAT if it wins the election saying hikes “hit pensioners and the poorest hardest”
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UK needs minister for entrepreneurs, says start-up expert
The specific needs of entrepreneurs should be recognised with the creation of a dedicated minister for entrepreneurs according to chief executive of Entrepreneurial Spark Jim Duffy
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Drinkaware's new on-trade crusade
Drinkaware is planning to launch a new on-trade campaign, which aims to reduce the amount of alcohol drunk in pubs.
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Drinks sector makes final push for third duty cut
The drinks industry will be hoping to raise a glass to the Chancellor later when he delivers his pre-election budget.
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Survey names and shames “saltiest” family-friendly eateries
According to a new study by CASH, children’s meals served in “family friendly” eateries still contain worryingly high levels of salt
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Met Police chief says there should be fewer pubs
Britain’s most senior police officer has said councils should seek to limit the number of pubs in their area to combat alcohol fuelled disorder.