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Why allow smoking in bedrooms?

Caterer recently listed the exemptions from the smoking ban (Caterer, 23 February, page 11). I was shocked to see that smoking in hotel bedrooms will still be allowed.
Posted: 09 March 2006 | 00:00

A points-based migration system is announced

A new points-based system to enable the UK to control migration more effectively, tackle abuse and identify the most talented workers was launched by the home secretary today.
Posted: 07 March 2006 | 14:36

DWP releases guide to help firms comply with DDA

The Department of Work and Pensions has published a new online guide to help small- and medium-sized businesses comply with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA).
Posted: 06 March 2006 | 10:22

JD Wetherspoon in U-turn over smoking

John Hutson, chief executive of JD WetherspoonJD Wetherspoon has done a U-turn on smoking, announcing it will wait for the official smoking ban in England before going smoke free at any more sites.
Posted: 03 March 2006 | 11:59

English pubs get set to show smokers the great outdoors

With a smoking ban in English pubs and bars timetabled for next summer, some are predicting a cash bonanza for builders of outdoor shelters. But could it also be a bonanza for the pubs themselves? Paul Gander reports
Posted: 02 March 2006 | 00:00

More time for regulations

Can I add a note to John Davies's article on the new fire and safety regulations (Caterer, 23 February, page 48)?
Posted: 02 March 2006 | 00:00

Unions protest at new TUPE rules

GMB logoNew laws governing the transfer of undertakings and protection of employment (TUPE) have been criticised by trade unions for not going far enough.
Posted: 01 March 2006 | 12:57

Purnell supports single licensing renewal date

Licensing minister James Purnell has given his support to a single licensing renewal date for premises licences.
Posted: 28 February 2006 | 12:51

Conran speaks on Revenue’s U-turn on tronc payments

Des GunewardenaConran Restaurants has confirmed that HM Revenue and Customs backed down from a legal battle with the group over demands for national insurance payments on tips.
Posted: 24 February 2006 | 18:33

Smoking ban: What the workers think

Caterer sent roving reporter Jen Crothers to ask bar workers in Sutton, Surrey, how they feel about the smoking ban.
Posted: 23 February 2006 | 12:17

Property value dip looks likely to be short-term

Fears of dramatic swings in the property market following the implementation of the smoking ban are unfounded, experts said this week.
Posted: 23 February 2006 | 12:17

Smoking: Policing the ban

Last week's smoking vote pinpointed summer 2007 as the target date for enforcing the ban. Significantly, fines for businesses breaching the new laws were increased, but not for smokers themselves.
Posted: 23 February 2006 | 12:17

Timeline: Caterer's stub out smoking campaign

Seventeen months ago Caterer and Hotelkeeper launched its campaign to Stub Out Smoking in all workplaces.
Posted: 23 February 2006 | 12:16

Fire regulations heat up

Impending changes to the fire and safety regulations place responsibility on employers to ensure their premises comply. John Davies explains
Posted: 23 February 2006 | 00:00

It's a landslide victory for no-smoking lobby

Industry hails overwhelming 'common sense' vote for level playing field
Posted: 23 February 2006 | 00:00

Triumphant end to a long, hard road

It's been a long road, but at last MPs have come down in favour of a complete ban on smoking in all enclosed public places in England, without any exemptions.
Posted: 23 February 2006 | 00:00

What the weekend papers say

weekend papersA round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Taxman to repay millions; Hilton to return £3.8b to investors; Qhotels buys first property; Think times for Fat Duck; Elior to take on Irish airport contract...
Posted: 20 February 2006 | 10:58

Age discrimination in job ads

Legislation to be introduced this year will make it unlawful to target recruitment advertising at one age group. Solicitor Julie Temple looks into the ramifications
Posted: 16 February 2006 | 00:00

Stub Out Smoking campaign success

Stub Out Smoking logoMPs last night overwhelmingly backed a full ban on smoking in England, bringing Caterer’s Stub Out Smoking campaign to a successful end.
Posted: 15 February 2006 | 10:26

Smoking debate underway

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pg14Hospitality representatives and health campaigners are cautiously optimistic MPs will stub out smoking once and for all.
Posted: 14 February 2006 | 17:44

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