All Legislation articles – Page 39
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NHS chief urges Cameron to take action on sugar tax
The head of the NHS has warned David Cameron to take “comprehensive action” over a report which recommends implanting a sugar tax.
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Boris Johnson pledges support for pubs in noise legislation debate
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has thrown his weight behind the ‘agent of change’ principle in an attempt to put a stop to the “catastrophic” loss of London’s live-music venues, including scores of pubs.
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Survey of operators warns against tipping legislation
A survey of members of the Association of Licensed Multiple Operators has stressed that while rules around tipping need to be transparent, legislation is not necessary.
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NewsOliver: Government must be 'brave' over sugar tax
Jamie Oliver has urged the Government to be ‘brave’ by introducing a sugar tax on fizzy drinks
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Camino joins Oliver’s sugar tax campaign
Camino has become the latest company to join Jamie Oliver’s sugar tax campaign
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NewsCote reviews tipping policy
Cote is to become the latest sector operator to make changes to its policy regarding the service charge and tipping
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NewsNLW to cost hospitality businesses £13.2m in 2020
Businesses in the hospitality and leisure sector with a large number of employeees will be hit with a £13.2m increase in wages by 2020 when the national living wage (NLW) comes into force
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NewsNeame: Accept NLW or risk greater intervention
Jonathan Neame, the chairman of the British Beer and Pub Association, has urged the sector to embrace the challenges of the National Living Wage or face further legislation.
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NewsDanny Meyer restaurants to eliminate tipping
Danny Meyer has announced that he will be eliminating tipping at the 13 restaurants operating through his Union Square Hospitality Group
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Camden council U-turns on late night levy
The London borough of Camden has confirmed it will consult on introducing a late night levy.
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ALMR says apprenticeship levy could disrupt investment
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers has warned that the proposed apprenticeship levy risks disrupting investment in the sector and increasing burdens on companies.
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Brighton is first city to impose sugar tax
Brighton & Hove has become the first city in the UK to introduce a voluntary sugar tax to tackle obesity
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BBPA calls for pubs to be exempt from Apprenticeship Levy
The British Beer & Pub Association has called for small businesses such as pubs to be exempt from the proposed Apprenticeship Levy.
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Pubs code: trade warned ignorance will be no excuse
Comments made by Grocery Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon have sparked fresh warnings that the pub trade must read up on the statutory code before it is introduced next year.
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Business rate changes labelled ‘unhelpful’
Chancellor George Osborne’s announcement that uniform business rates will be scrapped and councils allowed to keep all the proceeds has been labelled ‘unhelpful’ by trade bodies
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Punch urged to make voluntary MRO offer
A leading pubco reform campaigner has urged Punch Taverns to implement a voluntary company-wide Market Rent Only offer ahead of the implementation of the pubs code.
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Analysis & InsightWage wars
At a time when people are the “magic dust” that divides an evenly matched sector, a number of companies have started to factor in increased investment on attracting and retaining staff. With others likely to follow, what will suffer, expansion plans or refurbishment targets? And will the issue finally force the Government to create a more level playing field with the supermarkets on tax?
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Businesses face £20k fine for underpaying staff
Hospitality businesses have been warned they could face fines of up to £20,000 per employee for failing to pay staff the new national minimum wage rate - which came into force yesterday
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Pubs and restaurants struggling with “unreliable” allergen warnings
Pubs and restaurants’ claims that meals ‘may contain’ traces of various allergens are often based on unreliable information
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Relax immigration laws to help address chef shortage, says recruiter
The chef shortage problem could be eased temporarily by relaxing Britain’s immigration laws to allow a ‘freer movement of chef talent’ around the globe, the director of hospitality recruitment company The Change Group has claimed.