Legislation News – Page 96
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NewsSector crucial for job creation: EY
The UK hospitality sector created 153,000 jobs between 2010 and 2012, according to a new Europe-wide report that shows the importance of the sector in employment and growth
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ACPO: 'No surprises' during alcohol crackdown
he Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) lead on alcohol licensing and harm reduction has said there will be “no surprises” for licensees during the ‘week of action’
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'Thousands of outlets' to cut prices on Tax Parity Day
A source close to the campaign to cut VAT for the sector to 5% has estimated that between 10,000 and 15,000 outlets will reduce their prices on the national day of action
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Rate relief delay could cost pubs £15m
Failure to extend small business rate relief from April 2014 could cost pubs £15m over the next year, according to the British Beer and Pub Association
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Pubs may face fresh licensing burdens
Pub and bar operators could face a fresh licensing burdens under new Government proposals to scrap personal licences, according to leading licensing lawyers
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Personal licences could be scrapped
The pub and restaurant trade could see the end of personal licences as the Government launches a consultation into the idea of scrapping them
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Doubts cast over VAT campaign
With just weeks to go until Chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn Statement, fresh doubts have been cast over the effectiveness of the VAT Club and its prospects of securing a tax reduction for the hospitality sector in next year’s Budget
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Labour would restrict zero-hours contracts
The Labour Party would reportedly look to restrict the use of zero-hour contracts, which are used widely in the leisure and hospitality industry, if it gets into power
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High street report urges business levy
A new report into the future of high streets has called for a one-off levy for businesses, and for the Government to reintroduce the 2015 business rates revaluation
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Newcastle introduces minimum price condition
Newcastle City Council has introduced a minimum unit price condition for all new licences and applications for licence variation across the on and off-trade
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Sector VAT cut 'would cost up to £12bn'
Cutting VAT to 5% for the sector would cost the Exchequer between £11bn and £12bn per year in lost revenue, according to Government estimates
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Warning over excessive policing
A leading pub trade consultant has warned of some police forces “over-stepping the mark” during the up-coming ‘week of action’ on licensing and alcohol related harm
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McDonald’s UK staff happy with zero hours contracts
McDonald’s UK’s has defended its use of zero hours contracts and said that the majority of its employees are on “flexible contracts”
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Retail and leisure chains should pay high street levy
Retail and leisure chains that turnover more than £10m a year should invest 0.25% of their sales into a local economy development fund to help revive high streets, a new report has argued
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BISL signs up leading law firm
National law firm Bond Dickinson has become a member of Business in Sport and Leisure (BISL)
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Milton Keynes rejects late-night levy
Pubs, clubs and bars in Milton Keynes will not be subject to paying a late-night levy after the council rejected the plan
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Operators face new red tape plan on drinks deliveries
Pubs and restaurants could be forced to check that their drinks and wholesaler suppliers are registered to sell alcohol to businesses under new Government plans, or face a £5,000 penalty or sanctions against their licence
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Blackpool defers EMRO hearing
Blackpool Council has deferred a hearing into a proposed early morning restriction order, due to take place on 4 and 5 September, after a leading licensing law firm highlighted failures in the pre-hearing procedure
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Cineworld may have to sell cinemas
Cineworld may be forced to sell cinemas in three areas of the country after the Competition Commission provisionally concluded that its acquisition of City Screen would mean higher prices for customers