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Blink and you would have missed the news this week that the House of Lords has approved a set of amendments to licensing law that will affect every single pub, restaurant and hotel selling alcohol throughout the country. The motion to approve five "mandatory conditions" ...
Posted: 19 March 2010 | 17:01
The Government has told pub companies to relax the beer tie as part of a wide-ranging Government package to help struggling pubs. The move, which was welcomed by many campaign groups, came as part of a 12-point action plan unveiled by new pubs minister John Healey.
Posted: 19 March 2010 | 10:43
The GMB has hit back at the British Beer and Pub Association’s (BBPA) threat to obtain an injunction against the union if it continues to tell tied licensees that they are “immune” from legal action, even if they break their contract.
Posted: 16 March 2010 | 15:48
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: tourism could lead UK growth with government support; Punch to shake up board to reconnect with shareholders; Center Parcs believed to be heading for flotation; Titanic menus reproduced for memorial cruise...
Posted: 15 March 2010 | 10:13
Story of the week: A massive fire broke out in a Shoreditch office block which houses a number of bars and restaurants yesterday morning. Owner of two bars affected by the fire, Jonathan Downey, told Caterer it won’t be back in business for at least 18 months.
Posted: 12 March 2010 | 15:39
If you make alterations to your licensed premises, such as refurbishing the interior or changing the operation, you need to make sure your premises licence is updated accordingly. Solicitor James Daglish explains what you need to consider.
Posted: 12 March 2010 | 14:03
The House of Lords is set to vote on the introduction of a series of new regulations for licensed operators, which will see a ban on "irresponsible" drink promotions, on Monday. The six "mandatory conditions" which are effectively additions to the Licensing Act 2003...
Posted: 12 March 2010 | 12:33
The Government has decided to add an extra day's bank holiday in 2012, to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, but how will this fit in with statutory holiday regulations? Legal expert Nicola McMahon outlines the issues involved.
Posted: 05 March 2010 | 12:28
The government has warned the pub companies that, unless there is “real reform” in the business practices to improve conditions for licensees, it will step in and impose statutory regulation. In a report that will disappoint those licensees seeking immediate action...
Posted: 05 March 2010 | 12:20
The Government has been urged to clarify its proposed changes to the new mandatory code for licensed operators after concerns were raised they would be overly burdensome. Among the Mandatory Licensing Conditions, which are effectively additions to the Licensing Act 2003, are a ban...
Posted: 02 March 2010 | 12:03
More and more people are using social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook, but what if a member of staff posts something inappropriate that could affect your business? Solicitor Emilie Bennetts looks at the legal implications.
Posted: 26 February 2010 | 10:45
MPs reinforced the call to take the fight for a lower rate of duty on draught beer to Europe, as part of a wide-ranging debate in Parliament yesterday. Tory MP Nigel Evans, who called the debate, said: "I have asked Ministers about it and every time they say, 'Brussels won't allow it. There's a problem with Brussels....
Posted: 24 February 2010 | 12:13
The number of workers taking action against their employers over equal pay is growing, particularly since last year's report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), which revealed that a huge gender pay gap still exists. With equal pay legislation tricky to interpret...
Posted: 19 February 2010 | 20:54
The issue of Sunday working is important in the hospitality industry, but employers need to consider both financial and religious aspects. Gagandeep Prasad of law firm Charles Russell outlines the legal issues you need to be aware of.
Posted: 19 February 2010 | 13:54
If the multitude of quangos survives the next Government, the industry must have a greater influence on how they operate, says
British Hospitality Association chief executive Bob Cotton
Posted: 17 February 2010 | 14:32
Lap dancing clubs have slammed a Government announcement to give new powers to councils to control them. The Home Office announced on Friday that it would reclassify lap dancing clubs under licensing law so that they will be classed as sex establishments, allowing residents to object...
Posted: 15 February 2010 | 11:53
A pub industry body is gearing up to fight proposed changes to licensing laws that would see councils given the power to ban 24-hour licences. Licensing minister Gerry Sutcliffe announced last week that councils would be given the power to impose blanket bans on the sale of alcohol...
Posted: 12 February 2010 | 12:00
If a building or refurbishment project is running behind schedule, it is not always apparent who holds responsibility for it.David Johnson of law firm Boodle Hatfield explains how to determine who is liable for any extra costs that may be incurred.
Posted: 10 February 2010 | 12:30
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Compass cuts sales decline and buys Canadian firm; Scottish hotelier to launch country’s first home-grown commercial wine; PizzaExpress named as Britain’s most valuable casual dining brand and more...
Posted: 08 February 2010 | 10:07
Topics covered in our weekly briefing include: Police crackdown on 'problem premises' and underage drinking; job candidates scuppered by their online profiles; race and gender pay gap still very much in evidence.
Posted: 05 February 2010 | 14:37
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