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Hospitality's year ahead

woman gazing into crystal ballAlways first with the big stories, the Caterer news team turns its attention to what 2007 might hold for the various sectors of our diverse industry
Posted: 04 January 2007 | 10:49

2006 - the year in review

In a year of mixed fortunes for UK hospitality most of the bad news has come from Government in the form of botched legislation and threats of new taxes. On its own account, the industry has performed well, as Angela Frewin reports
Posted: 29 December 2006 | 09:00

Julie's restaurant fined for organic meat blunder

A west London restaurant frequented by celebs Kate Moss, Robbie Williams and Kylie Minogue has been fined £7,500 for falsely claiming that meat it was using was organic.
Posted: 18 December 2006 | 18:20

Licensing reform boosting live music in pubs a year on

live music in pubChanges to the laws governing live music at licensed premises have encouraged increased uptake at small venues, research has revealed.
Posted: 12 December 2006 | 15:52

Licensing laws are working, claims government

Shaun WoodwardOn the first anniversary of the licensing laws in England and Wales, the government has claimed they are having a positive impact.
Posted: 24 November 2006 | 06:00

When guests leave early

Where do you stand if your guests decide to leave part way through a booking? Solicitor Michael Gwilliam shines some legal light on this grey area
Posted: 23 November 2006 | 00:00

'New model' Casinos: Raising the stakes

In light of new gaming legislation coming into full effect next year, "new model" casinos are making their first appearances. Emma Allen visited one in Manchester that sets the scene for a radical change
Posted: 16 November 2006 | 00:00

Good reasons to ask for proof of age

I have every sympathy with John Gater (Letters, 26 October, page 18) and his attempts to comply with both the new age discrimination legislation and the licensing laws.
Posted: 16 November 2006 | 00:00

There's nothing crazy about new age laws

I refer to the letters appearing in the last two issues of Caterer about the "crazy" ramifications arising from the new age discrimination legislation.
Posted: 16 November 2006 | 00:00

Licensing laws round-up

On 24 November 2005, England and Wales completed the biggest shake-up in alcohol licensing for 40 years.
Posted: 15 November 2006 | 17:12

Numbers solve identity crisis

With reference to last week's lead letter, "New age legislation will cause confusion" (Caterer, 2 November, page 18), erm... can't the IT department insert "national insurance number" on to people's files? Problem solved, methinks!
Posted: 09 November 2006 | 00:00

Talks fail on Europe's Working Time Directive

working in a barAttempts to reach an agreement on Europe's Working Time Directive have again failed despite lengthy talks in Brussels on Tuesday.
Posted: 08 November 2006 | 17:28

Hospitality businesses could face £2,000 for employing illegal staff

housekeepingHospitality businesses employing illegal immigrants who have bought Romanian passports on the black market could be hit by £2,000 fines, experts have warned.
Posted: 30 October 2006 | 08:30

Banned words for job ads criticised by recruitment agencies

CHOT 131005Recruitment agencies have criticised the decision by competitor Robert Walters to ban any potentially discriminatory age-related words in its job ads.
Posted: 27 October 2006 | 08:30

Government hits back over 'Part L' building regulations criticism

The Government has played down fears that its plans to tighten building regulations and reduce emissions could adversely impact the viability of older hotels.
Posted: 26 October 2006 | 11:54

We could end up breaking 'crazy' laws

I'd like to "sound off" on a particular aspect of the new age discrimination legislation.
Posted: 26 October 2006 | 00:00

Long-term sick leave

What can you do about an employee with a long-term psychological illness? Employment lawyer Sophie Whitbread looks at the options the law allows you
Posted: 19 October 2006 | 00:00

Government must do more to help licensees with the smoking ban

Hospitality trade bodies have warned the Government it has only one chance to get the English smoking ban right and avoid seriously damaging the sector.
Posted: 12 October 2006 | 12:49

British Beer & Pub Association calls for stronger leadership over smoking laws

No smokingThe British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has called for stronger leadership from central Government over the implementation of the smoking ban in England and Wales.
Posted: 09 October 2006 | 10:45

France to ban smoking in public places from February next year

France has announced it will ban smoking in all public places from February 2007.
Posted: 09 October 2006 | 10:13

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