All Legislation articles – Page 21
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OpinionSector must rally behind new apprenticeship platform
With Apprenticeship Week approaching, Brewhouse & Kitchen executive chairman Kris Gumbrell takes aim at overpriced university courses, and calls for the industry to rally behind an apprenticeship platform to solve the skills gap
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NFU president calls for action on ‘local’ menu claims
The new president of the National Farmers Union has used her maiden speech to attack false claims of local provenance and call for evidence-based food labels.
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Colliers call for business rates reform
Colliers International has called for reform of business rates as restaurant and casual dining brands struggle with the “onerous” regime.
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A collective voice
Today sees a crucial vote on the creation of one trade body representing the whole of hospitality. James Wallin talks to Kate Nicholls, the CEO-elect of UKHospitality, about the reasons behind the new body and why the sector needs to speak with one voice
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Sector ‘needs more clarity’ on Good Work Plan
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers has welcomed the steps to address illegal use of unpaid interns as part of the Good Work plan but called on the Government to provide additional clarity for businesses.
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NewsGovernment to consider higher minimum wage for zero-hour workers
The Government is to ask the Low Pay Commission to consider higher minimum wage rates for workers on zero-hour contracts.
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FSA review after Russel Hume and 2 Sisters scandals
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have launched a review of meat cutting premises and cold stores following serious non-compliance issues found at plants operated by 2 Sisters Food Group and Russell Hume.
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Analysis & InsightHow trends can be more harmful than helpful
Dr Lisa Ackerley, food safety adviser at the British Hospitality Association, explains why slates wooden boards are not always a good idea
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NewsHospitality ‘will overpay business rates by £10bn without reform’
The Government has been warned that without action to overhaul business taxation, the hospitality sector will overpay business rates by £10bn by 2025.
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VAT campaigners hail “excellent meeting” with Brexit MP
The organisers of the campaign to reduce VAT in the hospitality sector have met with the Minister of State at the Brexit Department, Steve Baker MP and a number of other senior Conservative MPs.
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New pubs minister revealed
Richard Harrington, parliamentary under secretary of state at the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, has revealed he was appointed as the new pubs minister earlier this week, during a Westminster Hall debate on the application of the Pubs Code 2016, yesterday (24 January).
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PCA reveals 93 awards have been issued
The Pubs Code Adjudicator has updated on the level of enquiries his office has received since the legislation came into force.
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Government backs Agent of Change
The Government has backed the ‘Agent of Change’ principle, which makes housing developers responsible for ensuring new homes near music and late-night venues address potential noise issues as part of the planning process.
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Proof of Age Standards Scheme launches new card design
The Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) has launched a new card design, in order to reflect the support of the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC).
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Study forecasts Brexit productivity fall
Operators face a rise in costs if expected to fill a shortfall in EU labour with domestic workers, who are expected to demand higher wages, a new report has warned.
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MPs back Agent of Change principle
A bill seeking to introduce the Agent of Change Principle has been backed by a majority of MPS in a House of Commons debate yesterday.
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Kained Holdings criticises proposed Scottish pub code
Multi-operator Kained Holdings has voiced its criticism of proposals to introduce new legislation for leased and tenanted pubs in Scotland.
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Just Eat replaces 50p card charge with ‘service’ fee
Just Eat has introduced a 50p service charge across all its orders.
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Committee recommends 25p “latte levy”
A Government committee has recommended a 25p “latte levy” on takeaway coffee cups.
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Lack of preparation for Brexit 'alarming' for food industry
The government’s failure to assess the impact Brexit will have on individual sectors will make it much harder to anticipate bumps in the road, a leading food and drink lawyer has warned.