All Legislation articles – Page 79
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Government pressed on minimum pricing
The Government has come under further pressure to implement a minimum price of alcohol during a debate in the House of Lords
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Pub trade backs vocational qualification
A new Government-led vocational qualification for the hospitality sector is being seen as a “stepping stone” in getting apprenticeships “highly valued” in the pub trade
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More outlets display food hygiene rating
The number of food businesses displaying their ‘Scores on the Doors’ rating has increased significantly for those with the top two ratings, but not for those with lower scores
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Griffiths reiterates VAT campaign skepticism
Tory MP says: “Cutting taxes for the likes of Starbuck and KFC is not a prospect that will see Mr Osborne reaching for his cheque book”
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Osborne named Beer Drinker of the Year
Chancellor recognised for his decision to cut the beer duty escalator, while Adnams’ head brewer Fergus Fitzgerald was named Brewer of the Year
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Councils: let us set licence fees
Councils have urged the Government to move quickly to let them set their own licence fee levels for pubs, clubs and shops, which could cost operators and extra £100m
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BID loans scheme to launch
The Government is to launch a £500,000 fund to provide loans for setting up local Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), and will also look to allow them to operate over a wider region
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Newcastle offers levy discount
Pubs and clubs subject to Newcastle’s proposed late-night levy will receive a 30% discount if they sign up to a best-practice scheme currently being set up by the council
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VAT campaign writes to every pub
The campaign group to reduce VAT to 5% for the sector has written to every pub in the country calling for their support
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DCMS confirms 5% reduction in VisitBritain budget
The hospitality and tourism industries have welcomed news that VisitBritain’s funding is to be cut by less than expected
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Sector urged to back new vocational qualifications
Companies and professional bodies in the hospitality sector are to be asked to support a new series of vocational qualifications for 16 to 19 year-olds
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Trade body seeks Parliament debate on VAT
The Federation of Bangladeshi Caterers is to launch an on-line petition in an attempt to secure a debate in Parliament about reducing VAT on restaurant meals
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Big brewers would benefit from beer tie freedom
Any profit pool released by pubcos going free-of-tie would flow to the major brewers and not to tenants
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Punch 'drafted tenant letters to Government'
Letters sent by Punch Taverns licensees speaking up for the pub company were drafted by Punch itself, The Sun reports this morning
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Minimum pricing appeal lodged
The Scotch Whisky Association tells M&C Report that it’s likely to be several months before its appeal hearing takes place
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BISL welcomes Gov’t support for apprenticeships
Business in Sport and Leisure (BISL) has welcomed the Government’s support for apprenticeships
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Free-of-tie option would lead to drop in PBT
Should the BIS pubco tenanted review lead to a mandatory free-of-tie decision, it could be devastating for the tenanted pubco model
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OpinionGetting a grip on tax
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin respons to Andrew Griffiths MP, chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group, on the subject of cutting VAT in the sector
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Pop ups not long-term answer for high streets
An easing of planning law could lead to more pop-up shops but will do little in the long-term to ease the pressure on the UK’s high streets
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Analysis & Insight
Nudge, then a push
The health debate has gone quiet recently, but don’t be lulled into complacency, it remains very much on the Government’s agenda, and the UK’s eating-out sector could find itself right in the firing line