Legislation

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New policing bill a threat to licensees

Beer pumpsLicensing experts have expressed alarm at the sweeping, disproportionate powers for local authorities contained in the forthcoming Policing and Crime Bill.
Posted: 25 March 2009 | 08:00

Pubs and clubs routinely flout noise regulations

A packed pubThe majority of pub and club owners are failing to protect their staff from excessive noise at work, running the risk of falling foul of legislation, experts have warned.
Posted: 25 March 2009 | 07:30

CBI warns against banning UK’s working hours opt-out

WaitressA ban on UK employees working more than 48 hours a week could have dire consequences for struggling businesses in sectors such as hospitality, business lobby group CBI has warned.
Posted: 23 March 2009 | 07:00

Scottish Government proposes legal minimum price for alcohol

The Scottish Government today proposed legally enforceable minimum pricing to stop strong drink from being sold “for pocket money prices” as it unveiled its strategy for tackling alcohol abuse.
Posted: 02 March 2009 | 15:52

Trade body warns against cigarette vending machine ban

Cigarette vending machine (Source: Ben Schumin)The Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA) has said a proposed ban on cigarette vending machines in pubs will hurt publicans, while having negligible impact on reducing underage smoking.
Posted: 27 February 2009 | 14:15

New tourism minister Barbara Follett grilled by Caterer readers

Barbara FollettThere's a new tourism minister in place - Barbara Follett - and we've offered Caterer readers a chance to grill her on current policy. So read on to find out her responses to questions on major issues: the cut in VisitBritain funds and planning for the Olympics among others (page 20). Before that, we interview the minister in person, plus get the views of shadow tourism incumbent Tobias Ellwood. Could he offer hospitality a better deal?
Posted: 19 February 2009 | 00:00

Hospitality operators plead with Government to delay tipping law

WaitressHospitality operators have made a last-minute plea to the Government to delay implementation of law that will make it illegal to top up minimum wage with tips.
Posted: 17 February 2009 | 09:00

BBPA to meet with Chancellor to oppose beer tax hikes

beer pumpsThe British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has set up a meeting with the Chancellor ahead of next month's Budget to discuss its opposition to plans to rise beer tax.
Posted: 10 February 2009 | 07:00

Hospitality firms unready for new green legislation

Waste food mountainHospitality businesses are running the risk of prosecution and fines for failing to comply with new environmental legislation which is expected to come into force during 2009, experts warned today.
Posted: 04 February 2009 | 14:03

Tougher penalties imposed for health and safety breaches

Chef at workHospitality employers that flout health & safety legislation face fines of up to £20,000 and the risk of 12 months in prison from today after tougher new laws came into force.
Posted: 16 January 2009 | 14:28

Government vows to protect UK’s working time opt-out

Waiter setting tablesThe Government has vowed to defeat European moves to prevent UK employees from voluntarily working more than 48 hours per week.
Posted: 19 December 2008 | 07:30

Manchester C-charge vote divides opinion

The Lowry Centre in Manchester (Source: KPA/Zuma/Rex Features) The decision by Manchester residents to vote against congestion charging in the city has split opinion among local hospitality operators.
Posted: 18 December 2008 | 08:30

MEPs vote to scrap UK’s working hours opt-out from 2011

Serving at the barHospitality workers look set to be banned from working more than 48 hours per week from 2011 after MEPs voted overwhelmingly to scrap the UK’s opt-out from the Working Time Directive.
Posted: 17 December 2008 | 14:25

Use enforcement powers, licensing minister tells local authorities

Gerry SutcliffeLicensing minister Gerry Sutcliffe has written to local authorities to urge them to make more use of the enforcement powers available under the Licensing Act 2003, it has emerged.
Posted: 16 December 2008 | 08:00

Manchester residents say no to congestion charging

Manchester SkylineVoters have rejected plans for congestion charging in Manchester.
Posted: 12 December 2008 | 14:29

Alcohol code is ‘nanny state nonsense’, says BHA

Wine glassesThe Government’s new mandatory code on the sale and promotion of alcohol is “nanny state nonsense”, according to the British Hospitality Association (BHA).
Posted: 05 December 2008 | 10:41

Pub industry cautious over mandatory code on alcohol sales

Happy Hours signThe Government’s new mandatory code on drinks promotions, unveiled in today’s Queen’s Speech, could condemn more pubs to closure, industry leaders have warned.
Posted: 03 December 2008 | 17:26

Government to introduce restrictions on alcohol sales and promotions

The Government has confirmed that it will introduce mandatory restrictions on the sale and promotion of alcohol, including a ban on happy hours and all-you-can drink offers.
Posted: 01 December 2008 | 11:57

Hospitality experts urge caution on tips law

Yo! Sushi does not use tips to make up the national minimum wageIndustry leaders have urged the Government to not rush through proposals to ban hotels and restaurants from using tips to make up the national minimum wage (NMW).
Posted: 27 November 2008 | 07:30

Local authorities can now ban happy hours in problem pubs

Happy hour signLocal authorities are to be given the power to ban happy hours, all you can drink offers and other price promotions in troublesome pubs and bars.
Posted: 26 November 2008 | 11:08

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