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Poll shows public support for sugar tax
A poll has shown that 60% of consumers are in favour of George Osborne’s sugar tax.
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NewsNew campaign targets VAT change in this Parliament
The head of the new campaign to cut VAT for the hospitality sector has told MCA he is confident of securing action within the current Parliament.
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OpinionNLW: It's not just the economics, stupid
The national living wage (NLW) may have come into force this month, but its impact on the sector is far from clear yet. With any resulting boost to consumer spending yet to filter through, operators know the timing of price rises to mitigate the NLW effect must be handled cautiously. ...
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NewsFinal pubs code: Triggers, waivers, costs and timescales
The Government has set out its response to the pubs code consultation.
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Unite urges end to delay on tipping legislation
The Unite union has demanded answers from the Government on why five months on from the consultation over tipping policies, there has been no answer.
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ALMR says NIC abolition will encourage growth
The Association of Multiple Licensed Retailers has said the abolition of National Insurance contributions for apprentices aged under 25 will provide a boost for businesses.
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ALMR and BBPA unite to front VAT campaign
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) and the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) are to unite to lead the campaign for a reduction in VAT for pubs and restaurants.
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Wahhab: NLW will lead to restaurant closures
Iqbal Wahhab, founder of the Cinnamon Club and Roast restaurants, has said the National Living Wage will lead to the closure of “thousands of restaurants”
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Analysis & Insight
What is the true cost of the National Living Wage?
Flemming Hansen, director, Hospitality & Leisure, UK & EMEA Board Practice at PSD Group, considers the effect of the National Living Wage on the hospitality and leisure sector and says that middle brands in the hospitality and leisure sector will feel the squeez
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Calls for creation of Scottish pubs minister role
The Scottish Beer & Pub Association has called for the introduction of a pubs minister position in the new Scottish Government.
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NewsYO! Sushi extends NLW to under-25s
YO! Sushi has confirmed that it is extending the National Living Wage rate, which comes into force today, to its entire workforce, regardless of age.
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‘Flawed’ USA menu labelling scheme delayed again
Delays to the enforcement of menu labelling in the USA show the pitfalls of a “well-intentioned but ultimately flawed policy”.
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NewsLess than half of companies budgeting for NLW
Less than half of companies in the retail and leisure sector are budgeting in preparation for increases in the National Living Wage
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AG Barr: Government has no idea how sugar tax will work
AG Barr cheif executive Roger White has told MCA the Government has no idea how it implement a sugar tax and stressed the industry was already responding to shifts in consumer attitudes.
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Liverpool rejects late-night levy
Liverpool City Council has rejected plans to adopt a late-night levy.
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Call for more action on cutting salt consumption
Restaurants, cafes and takeaways have been called on by Public Health England (PHE) to do more to help cut the nation’s average salt consumption
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Collyer: Will BEPS changes hit pubcos?
Leading analyst Geof Collyer, of Deutsche Bank, has highlighted a key area of the budget for pub groups.
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NewsBudget reaction: Alcohol duty freeze; sugar tax; business rates relief
Operators and trade bodies have given their reaction to George Osborne’s Budget announcements including a freeze in alcohol duty and the introduction of a sugar tax.
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New legislation to protect venues against noise complaints
New legislation that will require developers to take into account existing music venues before converting a building to residential use, has been approved.
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Row over pubs code adjudicator appointment
Accusations from British Pub Confederation chair and Liberal Democrat MP Greg Mulholland that newly appointed pubs code adjudicator and Fleurets director Paul Newby will not be independent have been branded a ‘disgraceful set of slurs’ by business minister Anna Soubry.