All Legislation articles – Page 18
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Analysis & Insight
MAC recommendations deliver ‘crushing blow’ to sector
The Migration Advisory Committee’s Brexit report recommendations have left the leisure and hospitality sector reeling, writes Claire Taylor-Evans, senior associate – solicitor at law firm Boyes Turner.
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News
Consultation suggests mandatory calorie counts on menus by 2020
The Government has launched a consultation on the introduction of mandatory calorie counts on menus.
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News
Drop in number of licensed venues prompts warning to Government
UKHospitality has reacted to the latest CGA Market Growth Monitor by warning that unless the Government unveils a comprehensive package of support for hospitality businesses at the Budget Statement, the rate of closures will only increase.
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News
Report calls on Government action to support sector
The Government has been urged to show its support for hospitality through measures to counter negative perceptions of a career in the sector and raise awareness of the opportunities.
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News
Menu calorie count plans ‘cause Government rift’
Plans by health officials to force operators to display calorie counts on menus have been challenged by the Treasury, according to reports.
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News
PCA highlights concerns to pubcos
The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) Paul Newby has written to pub companies highlighting concerns after an initial analysis of first Pubs Code compliance reports.
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News
'Fatal mismatch' in T-Level expectations
Three-quarters of UK employers are unable to offer minimum T-Level work experience, according to a report from HR body the CIPD.
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News
Glasgow Council considers 4am licences
Glasgow City Council is consulting on plans to trial 4am licenses for venues that can demonstrate a “positive contribution to the night-time economy”.
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Opinion
Room service
Established restaurant operators are increasingly partnering with hotel chains to transform their food and beverage operations. Poppleston Allen’s Lisa Sharkey looks at the opportunities and challenges for operators looking to get into this burgeoning market.
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News
Charter launched to improve safety for women
London’s nightclubs, police and transport operators are working on initiative to improve women’s safety when working or socializing at night.
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News
Deliveroo proposes self-employment charter
Deliveroo has made proposals for a new charter which it says will give greater security to the self-employed.
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News
PAYE equivalent suggested for gig-economy workers
The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) has suggested that gig economy workers who operate through online platforms, such as Deliveroo and Uber Eats, pay their taxes in a system equivalent to Pay As You Earn (PAYE).
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News
Anger at Hackney curfew decision
Anger has been expressed over Hackney Council’s decision to implement a “core” curfew for new pubs, bars and clubs in the area, following fears about anti-social behaviour.
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News
Net migration fall 'possible disaster' for sector
The fall of net EU migration to its lowest level in four years are a “possible disaster” for the hospitality industry, UKHospitality has warned.
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News
UKHospitality welcomes Brexit White Paper
The Government’s Brexit White Paper has been welcomed for acknowledging the importance and prioritising the food and drinks industry.
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News
UKH warns Edinburgh of ‘disastrous’ implications of tourist tax
UKHospitality has reacted to the announcement by Edinburgh council leader Adam McVey that a tourist tax could be introduced “in the next 12 months”.
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News
Grimsey report calls for scrapping of business rates
A new report into the future of UK high streets has reiterated the need for business rates reform calling the current system a “barrier to success”.
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News
Fuller's: Westminster doesn't recognise importance of hospitality
Fuller’s chief executive Simon Emeny has accused Westminster of failing to recognise the importance the hospitality sector plays in the performance of the economy.
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News
Government ‘considering scrapping duty freeze’
Reports have suggested that the Government is minded to scrap the freeze on alcohol duty introduced last year.
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News
Deliveroo ‘in out-of-court settlement’
Deliveroo has paid out compensation to couriers as part of an ongoing dispute about employment status, according to reports.