All Legislation articles – Page 68
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NewsOsmond campaigns for recruitment Code of Practice
Former Pizza Express and Punch Taverns entrepreneur Hugh Osmond and Rare Bird Hotels are taking a stance against ‘rogue’ recruitment agencies by campaigning for a Code of Practice to be developed
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Scottish plans for MUP goes to EU
The Scottish Government’s plan to introduce a minimum price of 50p per alcohol unit has been referred to the Court of Justice of the European Union
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NewsVAT club produces letter template to aid MP lobbying
The Jacques Borel VAT club has produced a template letter to encourage operators to lobby their local MP over a reduction in VAT in the sector.
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NewsGovernment finds zero-hours contracts most common in hospitality
Nearly half of companies operating in accommodation and food services employ staff on zero-hours contracts (ZHCs), according to a new government survey commissioned as part of its consultation into the practice
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CAMRA to step up opposition to some pubcos
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is to step up its opposition to some pubcos after a member “revolt” at its national conference at the weekend
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Minimum pricing u-turn warning
Veteran political reporter Adam Boulton has warned the pub trade to expect David Cameron to perform a ‘u-turn on his u-turn’ and re-visit minimum pricing of alcohol
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NewsBorel targets MPs
VAT cut campaigner Jacques Borel has said he’s targeting 248 of the 649 MPs in Parliament to garner support for the tax to be reduced and restated his confidence that a cut is “achievable” by next April
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City of London moves closer to late-night levy
The City of London Corporation’s licensing committee has unanimously agreed to introduce a late-night levy, after the authority consulted on the fee for the second time in five months
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NewsDrinks firms on track to remove one billion alcohol units
The drinks industry is on track to meet its target of removing one billion units of alcohol by 2015, having reached 25% of the target in the first year (2011-2012), a new report shows
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Labour targets zero-hours 'abuses'
Employers on zero-hour contracts would have an automatic right to a fixed-term contract after 12 months with a company under Labour Party proposals to be announced by leader Ed Miliband today
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Milton Keynes' second late-night levy bid
Milton Keynes could be the first town in the UK to face a second late-night levy plan, after the first was rejected by its licensing committee last October
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Pubs to be protected in the capital
Pubs that are sold could be protected from developers who want to change the use of a venue under a proposed amendment to planning policy Westminster City Council
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Fall in binge drinking linked to decline in violent crime
A fall in binge drinking has been cited as a reason for a fall in violent crime in England and Wales
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Councils less keen on late-night levy
The number of licensing authorities in England and Wales considering the introduction a late-night levy has decreased sharply, an annual survey by Poppleston Allen has found
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Southampton to consult residents on late-night levy
Southampton City Council has voted to consult residents on the prospect of a late-night levy
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Firms' suppliers should also shun zero hours contracts: MPs
Companies that have committed not to employ staff on zero-hours contracts should ensure their supply and distribution chain does that same, according to a new report from MPs in Scotland that concludes such contracts should not be used in most cases
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NewsMinister: pubco action ’would be proportionate’
A Government minister has stressed that any intervention in the tenanted pub company model would be “proportionate and targeted” and a response will be published “as soon as we can”
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ALMR criticises licence fee reform plan
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has called for the Government to maintain the current system of licence fees based on rateable value
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NewsAlcohol pricing restrictions delayed
The Government has delayed a ban on selling alcohol below the cost of duty plus VAT
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Police use 'faulty' evidence in licence reviews
Police are consistently presenting “faulty” evidence during alcohol licence reviews and “show no sign of stopping”, industry lawyers and consultants have warned