Legislation News
Glasgow Council considers 4am licences
Glasgow City Council is consulting on plans to trial 4am licenses for venues that can demonstrate a “positive contribution to the night-time economy”.
Charter launched to improve safety for women
London’s nightclubs, police and transport operators are working on initiative to improve women’s safety when working or socializing at night.
Deliveroo proposes self-employment charter
Deliveroo has made proposals for a new charter which it says will give greater security to the self-employed.
Anger at Hackney curfew decision
Anger has been expressed over Hackney Council’s decision to implement a “core” curfew for new pubs, bars and clubs in the area, following fears about anti-social behaviour.
PAYE equivalent suggested for gig-economy workers
The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) has suggested that gig economy workers who operate through online platforms, such as Deliveroo and Uber Eats, pay their taxes in a system equivalent to Pay As You Earn (PAYE).
Net migration fall 'possible disaster' for sector
The fall of net EU migration to its lowest level in four years are a “possible disaster” for the hospitality industry, UKHospitality has warned.
UKHospitality welcomes Brexit White Paper
The Government’s Brexit White Paper has been welcomed for acknowledging the importance and prioritising the food and drinks industry.
UKH warns Edinburgh of ‘disastrous’ implications of tourist tax
UKHospitality has reacted to the announcement by Edinburgh council leader Adam McVey that a tourist tax could be introduced “in the next 12 months”.
Grimsey report calls for scrapping of business rates
A new report into the future of UK high streets has reiterated the need for business rates reform calling the current system a “barrier to success”.
Fuller's: Westminster doesn't recognise importance of hospitality
Fuller’s chief executive Simon Emeny has accused Westminster of failing to recognise the importance the hospitality sector plays in the performance of the economy.
Government ‘considering scrapping duty freeze’
Reports have suggested that the Government is minded to scrap the freeze on alcohol duty introduced last year.
Deliveroo ‘in out-of-court settlement’
Deliveroo has paid out compensation to couriers as part of an ongoing dispute about employment status, according to reports.
CMA launches enforcement action against booking sites
The Competition and Markets Authority is launching enforcement action against a number of hotel booking sites over concerns about the way they rank and display rooms.
New app locates cumulative impact zones across UK
Licensing law firm, Poppleston Allen, has launched a new that allows property agents and operators to easily identify Cumulative Impact Zones (‘CIZ’).
Settled status policy “must have simplicity at heart”
The Government has been urged to ensure that its “settled status” immigration policy has simplicity at its heart.
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