Legislation News – Page 9
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NewsLabour will ‘breath new life’ into high streets
Shadow business minister Jonathan Reynolds pledged to partner and listen to business in hospitality, with reforms to business rates and the planning system
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NewsHospitality an ‘economic powerhouse’
The sector has boosted its annual tax contribution to the Treasury by £20bn to £93bn over the past six years, according to new research by UKH
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NewsSunak under fire as Covid inquiry probes ‘stupid’ Eat Out to Help Out scheme
The government said the scheme had a positive effect on the economy and jobs, and denied there was evidence it spread the virus
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NewsScottish recycling scheme ignites fresh constitutional spat with Westminster
The drinks industry says Edinburgh’s deposit return programme is impractical, The Financial Times reports
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NewsInterest rates rise will inflict ‘further pain’ on hospitality
Hospitality businesses repaying loans taken during the pandemic will face a significant impact to their viability, UKHospitality has said
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NewsOpening hours extended for £350m Coronation weekend
Licensed premises in England and Wales will be able to remain open until 1am throughout the long weekend
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NewsTips Bill due to come into force next year
A new law designed to ensure hospitality staff receive all the money left to them in tips by customers will likely come into force in 2024, the government has announced.
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NewsStar agrees to pay £1.25m in PCA case
The Heineken-backed leased & tenanted pub operator was fined over breaches to the pubs code
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NewsHow calorie counts have failed to make any impact
Government rules forcing restaurants to put calorie counts on menus have failed to have any impact on Britain’s obesity timebomb, the Sun on Sunday reports
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NewsNew bill introduced for business rates reform
Instead of the current five years, valuations will occur every three years, meaning properties with falling values will see their business rates bills drop sooner
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NewsMinister for Hospitality: ‘We are keen to find a solution to energy cost pressures’
The government is “acutely aware” that many businesses have contracted at higher prices and are subject to increased standing charges, Minister Kevin Hollinrake has said.
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NewsDimbleby resigns as government food tsar
The co-founder of Leon has quit his role at Defra, criticising the government for its “insane” inaction on the nation’s obesity crisis.
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NewsGovernment criticised for omitting hospitality workers from shortage occupation list
UKHospitality said the decision not to include overseas restaurant and bar workers in its shortage occupation list was “disappointing”
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NewsSpring Budget tackles labour shortages and alcohol duty
Trade bodies have welcomed the extension of draught duty relief but condemned the lack of further support for the sector
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NewsBeer duty freeze welcomed
While the draught duty relief has been lauded by the sector, wine and spirits are still set to see a duty rise
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NewsHospitality likely to see rise in business rates bills
The Chancellor’s failure to freeze the business rates multiplier for the next year will mean businesses are likely to see a 5% increase in April 2024
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NewsSector counting on Chancellor for support in Budget
Support on energy, business rates, VAT and the labour market are among the key areas the hospitality sector is calling for the government to address in its spring statement today
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NewsPret calls for clearer rules on food labelling
Pret is among 11 businesses that have signed an open letter organised by the foundation for Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, who died after eating a baguette containing sesame seeds
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NewsExtended energy support needed in Budget
Restaurants, pubs and bars are being hit with 600% rises in standing charges with “absolutely no justification or explanation”, according to UKHospitality
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NewsConsultation on alcohol advertising in Scotland closes today
Pubs and bars are urged to make their voice heard, with the potential for widespread consequences and added costs for the on-trade