Legislation News – Page 79
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FSA warns of Campylobacter bacteria danger
A new report has warned of the dangers of Campylobacter, with 59% of shop bought chicken carcasses testing positive for the bacteria, which is the most common cause of food poisoning in the UK
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Parliamentary group calls for accountable alcohol minister
The All Party Parliamentary Committee on Alcohol Misuse is calling for a single government minister to be accountable for the responsibility of reducing alcohol harms as part of its 2015 Manifesto that also includes a minimum unit price for alcoholic drinks
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MPs say planning loopholes must be closed
MPs across the political divide have called for the Government to close a loophole that allows pubs to demolished or converted without planning permission
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NewsNew figures show 31 pubs closing every week across UK
The pub closure rate has risen to 31 per week, prompting the Campaign for Real Ale to demand changes to the planning system
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NewsAround 15,000 outlets to take part in Tax Equality Day
Around 15,000 outlets are expected to reduce their prices on Tax Equality Day on 24 September
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Drink drive deaths at record low
Drink drive fatalities and injuries are at their lowest level since records began, latest figures from the Government have revealed
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Council explores single business licence plan
Cornwall Council has been issued a Government grant in order to explore the possibility of creating a single business licence
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New focus on tackling crime in West End's night-time economy
City of Westminster police and London Mayor Boris Johnson have launched a new team of officers to tackle violence and crime in the West End’s night-time economy
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Pub sector urged to give views on EU Alcohol Strategy
The House of Lords is urging the pub sector to give its views on a new EU Alcohol Strategy
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TCG to take part in Tax Equality Day
TCG, the managed pub and bar operator, has said it will take part in Tax Equality Day on 24 September as part of the campaign to reduce VAT for the sector to 5%
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Whiting & Hammond signs up to Tax Equality Day
Whiting & Hammond, the Kent-based multiple pub operator, has pledged its support for Tax Equality Day on 24 September
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Minimum pricing ‘would have no effect on pubs’
Two new studies have given support for minimum alcohol unit pricing, with one academic accusing the Government of a “lamentable failure to take action”
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New allergen rules will carry unlimited fines
Businesses that fail to warn customers about any possible allergens in their food could face an unlimited fine, under new EU rules
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Restaurants named and shamed for salt content
High levels of salt have been found in many restaurant, café and supermarket salads by the Consensus Action on Salt & Health (CASH) in a recent survey
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McDonald’s “joint employer” ruling could set precedent
A ruling has stated that McDonald’s could be considered a “joint employer” along with its more than 2,000 US franchisees
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Nearly half of operators unaware of allergen law change
Almost half (44%) of foodservice operators are still unaware of the allergen laws due to be implemented this coming December, according to research by Unilever Food Solutions
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Liverpool to consult on late-night levy
Liverpool City Council’s licensing committee has granted a consultation on implementing a late-night levy
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Underage drinking at record low levels
The rate of underage drinking has fallen to its lowest level since records began in 1988, according to a report from a Government-backed body that provides research on public health
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NewsFamily brewers criticise pubco code plan
The Independent Family Brewers of Britain (IFBB) has branded the proposed pubs code an “insult to the way we do business” in the latest blow to the Government’s proposals
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NewsSupermarkets “just giving away” alcohol, says Lord
Supermarkets that offer low price alcohol in promotions have been dubbed irresponsible by The House of Lords in a debate earlier this week relating to changes to be made to the mandatory licensing conditions