All Legislation articles – Page 5
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NewsGovernment ads to warn of needle spiking
Students beginning university in September are to be targeted with government ads warning them about the risk of being spiked with needles in nightclubs.
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Weekend PressHuge rise in non-EU migrants to Britain
The implementation of a more liberal points-based immigration system after Brexit has resulted in soaring numbers of workers and students from Africa, India and the Philippines, The Times reports
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Analysis & InsightVAT: ‘We need a fair and sustainable system’
In anticipation of the Chancellor’s spring Budget statement this afternoon, operators tell MCA it’s critical that government extends the 12.5% VAT rate
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NewsPubs and brewers call for level playing field on tax
A group of UK publicans and brewers have written an open letter to Chancellor Rishi Sunak calling for a levelling up of the high tax rates that are burdening businesses.
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NewsOperators welcome move to cut self-isolation period
The government’s decision to reduce the duration of self-isolation to five days is expected to significantly improve staff availability in the hospitality sector.
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NewsMinister Scully: ‘We need to address the challenges together’
The government is aware of the issues facing the hospitality sector, but a joint effort is required to tackle them, the business minister told MCA’s Restaurant Conference.
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NewsChanges to Pubs Code could undermine relationship between pubco and tenant
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has said the pandemic has demonstrated the strengths of the leased and tenanted model and that wholesale changes to the Pubs Code could undermine the relationship between pub company and tenant or lessee.
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NewsSlowdown in bookings for late-night sector
There has been a noticeable slowdown in nightclub bookings from the end of August, amid conflicting signals from government on the introduction of vaccine passports, according to the late night industry.
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News‘Pingdemic’ is far from over, warns St Austell CEO
Staffing pressures are set to continue for hospitality businesses, despite changes to the guidance on self-isolation, the chief executive of St Austell Brewery has warned.
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NewsSelf-isolation guidance relaxed
Those who are double-jabbed and are pinged by the NHS app will no longer be advised to self-isolate from today.
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NewsIn-person ‘right to work’ checks could hamper hospitality recruitment
Government plans to reintroduce in-person ‘right to work’ checks from September could exacerbate hospitality’s recruitment struggles, it has been suggested.
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NewsGovernment announces £750m insurance scheme for live events
A £750m government-backed insurance scheme has been announced for live events in order to help boost confidence in the planning of events through to next year.
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NewsYoung people support vaccine passports for nightclubs
More than half (57%) of 18-25-year-olds support the introduction of vaccine passports as a condition of entry for nightclubs, according to a new poll from YouGov.
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NewsTortilla: ‘We are all going to be flying a bit differently’
The hospitality industry is about to enter “a very big grey area” and until the government gives greater clarity on what it wants the industry to do with regards to issues like the wearing of face masks, “we are all going to be flying a little bit differently”, according to Tortilla MD Richard Morris.
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NewsUKHospitality: ‘Businesses could see half their workforce self-isolating at once’
Hospitality businesses could see up to half of their staff needing to self-isolate at the same time if the government’s worst-case projections about the rise in case numbers are correct, Kate Nicholls, chief executive, UKHospitality has warned.
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NewsLoungers: ‘Calorie labelling would be costly and distracting’
The requirement for large hospitality operators to display calorie information from April next year would be “distracting and expensive”, voiced Loungers’ CEO Nick Collins on MCA’s The Conversation.
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NewsUKHospitality: ‘Further financial support is unlikely’
It is unlikely the hospitality sector will get any additional financial support from government according to Kate Nicholls, chief executive, UKHospitality.
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NewsFurlough extension not on the cards
The furlough scheme will not be extended despite the expected delay to ending lockdown, sourced close to Rishi Sunak have indicated.
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InterviewsHugh Osmond: ‘Operators must tell their MPs about the rent debt crisis’
Every hospitality operator should email their local MP about the current situation with rent debt to ensure the government grasps the full extent of the problem, implored Hugh Osmond, director at Various Eateries.
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NewsQuarter of staff aren’t confident on allergen guidance
Around a quarter (23%) of hospitality workers do not feel confident about advising customers with allergies, with 68% feeling they require more information, according to a new report from Fourth.