All Legislation articles – Page 5
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OpinionThe horse has already bolted
While stronger protections for pubs from closure and redevelopment are welcomed, changes like this will do little to move the dial on the struggles being felt by operators across the hospitality sector
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NewsUK cinemas mull Meta glasses ban
Many of the UK’s chains could introduce policies to prohibit and/or restrict the wearing of camera-enabled smart glasses, according to the industry’s trade body
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NewsTravelodge CEO steps down
Joanna Boydell’s departure, announced alongside the group’s H1 results, comes as the business overhauls its safety procedures following a sexual assault at one of its hotels
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NewsMark Derry: ‘The tax system doesn’t work for hospitality businesses like Heartwood’
The estimated typical saving for pubs of £1,000 a year from the government’s recently announced business rates cut was unlikely to stop struggling pubs from going under, the Heartwood Collection chairman said.
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NewsGovernment warned greater financial support needed for pub planning protections to have impact
Industry voices have welcomed proposed changes to the national planning system, but said the protections will not prevent pubs from shutting if further financial support is not also forthcoming
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NewsPubs to be given stronger protection from redevelopment under new planning rules
Pubs in England are set to receive stronger protection from closure and redevelopment under changes to the national planning system.
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OpinionWhat is our positive vision for the high street?
It’s all very well targeting vape shops, gambling operators and ‘rogue operators’, but how do we create the conditions in which world-class destinations can thrive?
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NewsVAT cut could unlock hospitality growth,
A cut from 20% to 10% could release investment, support jobs and boost confidence across the industry, according to Christie & Co’s Stephen Owens
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OpinionSir Rocco, Sir Tim, Luke Johnson and me
In his final column of a 20-year, c250-edition contribution to MCA, Dominic Walsh reflects on the impact of Covid on the hospitality sector, lunches with Sir Rocce Forte, and hobnobbing with Rory McIlroy at Gleneagles
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NewsBanning zero hours contracts could cost businesses £2.9bn
New government data reveals the “eye-watering” added annual costs for employers which could result from reforms to zero hours contracts
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NewsAndy Burnham aims to go ‘further’ on business rates
The prime minister says there is “plenty more we can do” to support UK high streets, saying the cost of doing business is “too high”
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NewsYo! Sushi told to pull ads promoting cream puffs
The Advertising Standards Authority said the sushi chain’s KitKat cream puff campaign breached restrictions on online advertising of less healthy foods
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NewsFuture of Pubs Code Adjudicator uncertain as government review nears verdict
Ministers are considering whether the PCA should be retained, reformed or absorbed into another public body, as the regulator pursues a high-profile investigation into Stonegate, The Times reports
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NewsZero hours consultation deadline looms
UKHospitality has warned that proposals on zero hours contracts could act as a barrier to the number of jobs and hours offered to workers
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NewsSadiq Khan orders Westminster to rethink licensing policy
In a formal response to council leaders, the Mayor of London argues Westminster risks undermining the capital’s hospitality sector by prioritising the concerns of a small number of residents over the wider benefits of London’s nightlife
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NewsStaycation boost fails to ease pressures on hotel operators
A late summer surge in UK staycation bookings is helping drive demand across parts of the hotel sector, but operators say rising labour, energy and maintenance costs continue to squeeze profitability despite stronger trading
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NewsWestminster Council hit with criticism as it looks to stop vertical drinking
London mayor Sadiq Khan and NTIA chair Sacha Lord are among those to come out and condemn Westminster Council for having ‘anti-growth policies’
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NewsUKH: ‘Expanded holiday tax will hike costs for families’
The trade body warns government plans for nationwide holiday tax will cost 33,000 jobs and hike the cost of a family holiday
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OpinionButcombe Group: ‘Government must recognise the link between hospitality and farming’
COO Jayson Perfect argues why recognition of the shared interest and values of the two industries and the power of collaboration across food and drink supply chains has never been more vital
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NewsPM urged to intervene over EPR framework
Millions of products – such as coffee cups and takeaway containers – could switch back to single-use plastic because of “perverse consequences” of the extended producer responsibility packaging tax