Legislation News – Page 86
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NewsPublic oppose alcohol duty hikes
More than three quarters (78%) of the British public believe that pubs are important for community spirit and are calling on the Government to end duty hikes so they can continue visiting their local
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NewsMinister: 'alcopop' market will disappear
The market for “alcopops” looks like disappearing in the next few years, according to a Government health minister
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NewsAction on pubcos this Parliament 'unlikely'
It’s “increasingly unlikely” that tenanted pub companies will be subject to legislation during this Parliament, according to leading analyst Nigel Parson
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World Cup pub hours consultation opens
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) is urging operators to respond to the Home Office’s consultation to decide whether to relax licensing hours during England matches in the World Cup 2014
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Blackpool formally rejects EMRO
Blackpool Council has endorsed the licensing committee’s recommendation to reject an early morning restriction order (EMRO), which would have banned the sale of alcohol after 3am within the town centre
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NewsHumphreys to step down from Parliamentary Beer Group
Robert Humphreys is to step down from his role of honorary secretary of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group, M&C Report has learnt. His replacement is Dr Paul Hegarty
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NewsThink tank urges minimum wage reform
An influential think tank has called for major reform of the minimum wage that would see a greater focus on reducing incidences of low pay, saying that the minimum wage has lost its value in real terms during the downturn
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NewsMinimum wage to rise 3% to £6.50
The Government has confirmed that the adult minimum wage is to rise by 3% to £6.50 from October, a rise of 19p
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Sector asked to agree new salt targets
Pub, restaurant and cafe operators are being asked to agree more far-reaching salt reduction targets by December 2017 under the Responsibility Deal with the Government
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OFT: banks 'a barrier to alternative funding’
Banks may be hindering small and medium enterprises from accessing finance from alternative providers such as peer-to-peer lenders and on-line lending platforms, the Office of Fair Trading has warned
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NewsTwo thirds of adults support beer duty cut or freeze
The YouGov poll for the British Beer & Pub Association found that almost a fifth of workers are putting off going out to the pub until payday because they can’t afford it
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Pubs missing out on £100m rate relief
Pubs are missing out on their share in a £100m small business rates relief windfall because local councils are failing to provide up-to-date advice, a report has found
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NewsLib Dems: let tenants buy their pubs
The Liberal Democrats have committed to introducing a right for pub tenants to buy the freehold of their venue if it’s put up for sale at an independently assessed market value
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Lambeth rejects EMRO
Lambeth Council has rejected plans for an early morning restriction order, stating that the legislation needs re-examining to see if it is suitable for solving the problem of late-night nuisance from bars and clubs
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NewsVAT Club plans second day of action on tax
The VAT Club is planning to repeat last year’s Tax Parity Day to highlight the inequality of VAT on food and drink in pubs and restaurants – under the revised name Tax Equality Day
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Local authorities show little appetite to set licensing fees
There seems little appetite from local authorities for the power to set licensing fees locally “with all the administration and probable hassle this would bring”
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Trade apathy over late-night levy a 'big concern'
Apathy among the trade towards late-night levies is a big concern and a significant factor in local authorities bringing in the tax, according to a leading licensing lawyer
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Islington levy 'could jeopardise best-practice schemes'
Islington Council’s decision to introduce a late-night levy has provoked fears that it will put existing local best-practice schemes in jeopardy
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Trade urges beer duty freeze
A freeze in beer duty has emerged as the overwhelming priority for industry trade associations, ahead of this month’s Budget
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NewsMPs urge 'fundamental' reform of business rates
The Business, Innovation & Skills Committee says the current business rates system is “not fit for purpose” in a new report