All Legislation articles – Page 84
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Treasury 'not persuaded' on tourism VAT cut
The Treasury is “thus far not persuaded” to reduce VAT for businesses in the tourism sector, a Government spokeswoman has told the House of Lords
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NewsNew campaign calls for healthier kids' meals
Jamie’s Italian named as chain with the most healthy options for children, as new campaign calls for parents to expose outlets that don’t make the grade
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Operators remove high-calorie foods
JD Wetherspoon, Whitbread and Subway have all said they have removed some food items from their menus as part of calorie reduction pledges under the Responsibility Deal
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Charles Wells' alcohol unit info concerns
Charles Wells has raised concerns about possible practical and safety issues of complying with a Responsibility Deal pledge to provide unit information on branded glassware
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Brewers upbeat on unit reduction targets
Alcohol producers have expressed confidence that they will reach their targets for reducing the number of alcohol units across the UK market
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Enterprise found in breach of the spirit of its code
Enterprise Inns has been found in breach of the spirit of its Code of Practice in the fifth case to go through the Pubs Independent Conciliation & Arbitration Service (PICA-Service)
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Minimum price on alcohol plans to be dropped
David Cameron’s plans for a minimum alcohol price and a ban on “multi-buy” discounts on drinks will be formally killed off next week
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Ratings winner
Food Standards Agency (FSA) chief executive Catherine Brown highlights three key issues facing the eating-out sector: the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), the recent horsemeat scandal and its biggest priority, the food bug campylobacter
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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