All Legislation articles – Page 23
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NewsMUP plans approved for Wales
Ministers in Wales have passed legislation allowing for a minimum price per unit of alcohol.
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NewsThe rise of the CVA – the licensing view
With the rise in the number of company voluntary arrangements (CVA) what, from a licensing perspective, do operators need to be aware of when a company is nearing the point of entering into such an arrangement? Poppleston Allen’s Jonathan Smith explains more
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NewsHigh Court grants judicial review into Deliveroo worker status
The High Court has granted a judicial review of an earlier decision that said Deliveroo drivers were self-employed contractors rather than workers.
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OpinionWatson: Why I’m marching for a people's vote on Brexit
City Pub Group chairman Clive Watson writes for MCA about his concerns that Brexit remains a “monumental mistake” and discusses the potential impact on the sector.
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NewsUKH invites Corbyn to debate hospitality employment issues
UKHospitality has made an open offer to Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to debate employment in the hospitality sector.
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NewsUKH calls for level playing field for sector
UKHospitality has called on the Government to ensure that employment in the UK is fair, transparent and flexible for both employers and employees.
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News
Decline in business rates appeals ‘not to be trusted’
Government figures showing a 90% drop in the number of appeals against business rates bills should not be seen as a sign of success for the new approach to revaluation, critics have insisted.
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OpinionAre landlord-only CVAs prolonging the slow death of the high street?
REL Capital chairman Andy Scott asks if the latest wave of CVAs is being used as a disingenuous attempt by high street brands to dodge their rent commitments
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NewsSector urged to step efforts to report sugar
The eating out sector has been urged to step up its efforts to reduce sugar content, with other food sectors accusing it of failing to engage with Public Health England (PHE) and creating an unfair playing field.
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Fast food ads face London transport ban
Fast food advertising is to be banned from Transport for London network under proposals unveiled by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan to tackle child obesity.
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UKH calls for planning revamp to support sector
UKHospitality has called on the Government to adopt an approach to planning that supports and encourages the growth and stability of hospitality venues.
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Opinion
GDPR: The final countdown
The long-anticipated General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) takes effect on 25 May and will have widespread impact on the sector. Here, Poppleston Allen’s Richard Bradley, provides a rundown of the potential consequences – unintended and otherwise – of this major piece of legislation.
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News
UKHospitality signs Plastic Pact
UKHospitality has signed the Plastic Pact, the nationwide business collaboration aimed at cutting plastic waste.
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Action against two-for-one junk food offers within weeks
Buy-one-get-one-free deals on junk food are set to be banned after opposition parties gave Theresa May their backing to tackle the obesity crisis.
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Samuel Smith Old Brewery to be prosecuted by Pensions Regulator
Samuel Smith Old Brewery and its company chairman Humphrey Smith are to be prosecuted The Pension’s Regulator (TPR), for failing to provide information and documents required as part of an ongoing investigation.
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NewsGovernment pledges plastic straw ban
The Government has announced a consultation over a ban of plastic straws and drinks stirrers in a bid to cut plastic waste.
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Increase bar staff pay to boost productivity
Increasing pay for baristas and bar staff could help boost UK productivity, according to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.
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Junk food ads could face social media ban
Advertisements could be banned on social media under plans being drawn up by the government to tackle childhood obesity, The Times has reported.
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Analysis & Insight
Pret reports median pay gap of -0.2%
Pret a Manger has reported a median gender pay gap of -0.2%, and a mean pay gap of less than 5%, compared to 17.4% on average for all UK businesses.
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Sugar tax comes into effect
The government’s new levy on soft drinks containing sugar is now effective from today (6 April).