All Legislation articles
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NewsYo! Sushi told to pull ads promoting cream puffs
The Advertising Standards Authority said the sushi chain’s KitKat cream puff campaign breached restrictions on online advertising of less healthy foods
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NewsFuture of Pubs Code Adjudicator uncertain as government review nears verdict
Ministers are considering whether the PCA should be retained, reformed or absorbed into another public body, as the regulator pursues a high-profile investigation into Stonegate, The Times reports
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NewsSadiq Khan orders Westminster to rethink licensing policy
In a formal response to council leaders, the Mayor of London argues Westminster risks undermining the capital’s hospitality sector by prioritising the concerns of a small number of residents over the wider benefits of London’s nightlife
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NewsZero hours consultation deadline looms
UKHospitality has warned that proposals on zero hours contracts could act as a barrier to the number of jobs and hours offered to workers
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NewsStaycation boost fails to ease pressures on hotel operators
A late summer surge in UK staycation bookings is helping drive demand across parts of the hotel sector, but operators say rising labour, energy and maintenance costs continue to squeeze profitability despite stronger trading
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NewsWestminster Council hit with criticism as it looks to stop vertical drinking
London mayor Sadiq Khan and NTIA chair Sacha Lord are among those to come out and condemn Westminster Council for having ‘anti-growth policies’
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NewsUKH: ‘Expanded holiday tax will hike costs for families’
The trade body warns government plans for nationwide holiday tax will cost 33,000 jobs and hike the cost of a family holiday
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OpinionButcombe Group: ‘Government must recognise the link between hospitality and farming’
COO Jayson Perfect argues why recognition of the shared interest and values of the two industries and the power of collaboration across food and drink supply chains has never been more vital
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NewsPM urged to intervene over EPR framework
Millions of products – such as coffee cups and takeaway containers – could switch back to single-use plastic because of “perverse consequences” of the extended producer responsibility packaging tax
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NewsGovernment to introduce free apprenticeship training for all eligible under-25s
The measure, which have been welcomed by UKHospitality, forms part of a wider package of support targeted at giving young people the skills, qualifications and experience local employers need
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Weekend Press‘It’s not fair’: cafe owners frustrated over exclusion from business rates cut
Business owners in England say prioritising venues selling alcohol leaves vital community spaces behind, The Guardian reports
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Opinion‘The cavalry is coming’: vibes-minister looks to reclaim the pub from Farage
In an appeal to the voters who have defected to Reform, Andy Burnham has sent a strong signal of his support for the sector, positining pubs as intrinsic to British heritage and working-class culture
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NewsBusiness groups unite against holiday tax
As Edinburgh becomes the first UK city to introduce a holiday tax, a coalition of business, hospitality, tourism, countryside and travel groups have urged the government to rethink the policy
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Analysis & InsightRates cut welcomed, but support ‘shouldn’t stop at pubs’
Many of the larger pub groups have voiced their support for the measure, but others have been more vocal in their frustration that the measure doesn’t go far enough and are calling on the government not to overlook the struggles of restaurants and hotels, and the bigger problem of VAT
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NewsRyan: ‘Business rates cut more generous than it first appears’
The global tax firm says when taken together with support announced earlier this year the new reduction to rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues represents ‘a significant package’
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NewsBusiness rate cut: ‘A shot of relief for pub, clubs and live venues’
The government’s decision to cut business rates bills for thousands of hospitality venues across England has been welcomed, but there are warnings over the exclusion of restaurants and hotels
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NewsBusiness rates cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues confirmed
The government says the 20% cut will benefit nearly 32,000 venues and save the typical pub an estimated £1,100 in the next financial year
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NewsBusiness rates announcement expected in days
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to raise business rates for fulfilment warehouses to pay for cutting rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues by 20%
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NewsBurnham must recognise hospitality as ‘vital partner’ in growth economy
UKHospitality welcomes the new Prime Minister’s commitment to the economy and supporting young people into work but calls on him to recognise the boost the sector could bring with the right support.
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NewsHospitality insolvencies decline as World Cup and warm weather boost trading
RSM reports that the combination of summer sun and major sporting events has given the hospitality industry ‘an important lifeline’ with insolvencies across the sector down 15% month-on-month