All Legislation articles – Page 2
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NewsSupport measures can help lower inflation
In its submission to the Chancellor, ahead of his Spring Budget, UKHospitality has called for support on energy, a lower business rates multiplier for hospitality and a temporary reduction in VAT
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Analysis & InsightFSB warns of closures if energy relief ends
More than two in five small hospitality businesses have said they plan to close, downsize, or restructure if energy relief comes to an end in April
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NewsWelsh businesses to get £460m in rates support from government
Welsh minister for finance and local government Rebecca Evans said it would boost businesses struggling with inflation and energy costs
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NewsChancellor to bring forward targeted approach to support for businesses on energy
In his Autumn Statement this morning, Jeremy Hunt also confirmed a rise in the National Living Wage, from £9.50 to £10.42 in April
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NewsOnly my growth plan will reverse Britain’s managed decline, says Truss
PM unveils cut to red tape for small businesses and vows to stick with her economic plans, in an exclusive interview in The Telegraph
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NewsTrade bodies call for further support following mini-budget
Trade associations have written to the Chancellor following the mini-budget, renewing calls to cancel business rates and reduce VAT
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NewsNew minister to oversee hospitality
Loughborough MP Jane Hunt will replace Paul Scully as parliamentary under-secretary of state at the Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)
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NewsGovernment ads to warn of needle spiking
Students beginning university in September are to be targeted with government ads warning them about the risk of being spiked with needles in nightclubs.
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Weekend PressHuge rise in non-EU migrants to Britain
The implementation of a more liberal points-based immigration system after Brexit has resulted in soaring numbers of workers and students from Africa, India and the Philippines, The Times reports
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Analysis & InsightVAT: ‘We need a fair and sustainable system’
In anticipation of the Chancellor’s spring Budget statement this afternoon, operators tell MCA it’s critical that government extends the 12.5% VAT rate
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NewsPubs and brewers call for level playing field on tax
A group of UK publicans and brewers have written an open letter to Chancellor Rishi Sunak calling for a levelling up of the high tax rates that are burdening businesses.
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NewsOperators welcome move to cut self-isolation period
The government’s decision to reduce the duration of self-isolation to five days is expected to significantly improve staff availability in the hospitality sector.
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NewsMinister Scully: ‘We need to address the challenges together’
The government is aware of the issues facing the hospitality sector, but a joint effort is required to tackle them, the business minister told MCA’s Restaurant Conference.
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NewsChanges to Pubs Code could undermine relationship between pubco and tenant
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has said the pandemic has demonstrated the strengths of the leased and tenanted model and that wholesale changes to the Pubs Code could undermine the relationship between pub company and tenant or lessee.
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NewsSlowdown in bookings for late-night sector
There has been a noticeable slowdown in nightclub bookings from the end of August, amid conflicting signals from government on the introduction of vaccine passports, according to the late night industry.
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News‘Pingdemic’ is far from over, warns St Austell CEO
Staffing pressures are set to continue for hospitality businesses, despite changes to the guidance on self-isolation, the chief executive of St Austell Brewery has warned.
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NewsSelf-isolation guidance relaxed
Those who are double-jabbed and are pinged by the NHS app will no longer be advised to self-isolate from today.
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NewsIn-person ‘right to work’ checks could hamper hospitality recruitment
Government plans to reintroduce in-person ‘right to work’ checks from September could exacerbate hospitality’s recruitment struggles, it has been suggested.
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NewsGovernment announces £750m insurance scheme for live events
A £750m government-backed insurance scheme has been announced for live events in order to help boost confidence in the planning of events through to next year.
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NewsYoung people support vaccine passports for nightclubs
More than half (57%) of 18-25-year-olds support the introduction of vaccine passports as a condition of entry for nightclubs, according to a new poll from YouGov.