All Legislation articles – Page 36
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NewsMcDonald's MD questions sugar tax
Paul Pomroy, managing director of McDonald’s UK, has said the proposed sugar tax will be ineffective at tackling the “complex issue” of obesity
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Analysis & Insight
Report calls for drink drive cut and ‘more assertive’ licensing
A report based on surveys of emergency service workers has concluded that councils should do more to scale back late licences and that the drink drive limit should be cut.
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Analysis & InsightCommon ground for Tim Martin and Jamie Oliver
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin and Jamie Oliver are arguably the two most high-profile spokespeople for the UK’s eating and drinking-out sector. So it’s a pity their current views on a sugar tax on soft drinks differ, especially when it seems there is a more obvious target for them to come together to campaign against in the form of adding VAT to supermarket ready meals.
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NewsPubs code draft to be released ‘within a week’
The draft statutory pubs code could be published within a week, sources have told M&C’s sister title, the Publican’s Morning Advertiser.
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Pub fines for illegal football screenings hit £71k in nine weeks
There have been 15 prosecutions in the first nine weeks of the football season, M&C has learnt.
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Inquiry launched into apprenticeships
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Visitor Economy has launched an inquiry into apprenticeships and skills development in the hospitality and tourism industry.
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NHS chief urges Cameron to take action on sugar tax
The head of the NHS has warned David Cameron to take “comprehensive action” over a report which recommends implanting a sugar tax.
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Boris Johnson pledges support for pubs in noise legislation debate
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has thrown his weight behind the ‘agent of change’ principle in an attempt to put a stop to the “catastrophic” loss of London’s live-music venues, including scores of pubs.
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Survey of operators warns against tipping legislation
A survey of members of the Association of Licensed Multiple Operators has stressed that while rules around tipping need to be transparent, legislation is not necessary.
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NewsOliver: Government must be 'brave' over sugar tax
Jamie Oliver has urged the Government to be ‘brave’ by introducing a sugar tax on fizzy drinks
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Camino joins Oliver’s sugar tax campaign
Camino has become the latest company to join Jamie Oliver’s sugar tax campaign
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NewsCote reviews tipping policy
Cote is to become the latest sector operator to make changes to its policy regarding the service charge and tipping
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NewsNLW to cost hospitality businesses £13.2m in 2020
Businesses in the hospitality and leisure sector with a large number of employeees will be hit with a £13.2m increase in wages by 2020 when the national living wage (NLW) comes into force
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NewsNeame: Accept NLW or risk greater intervention
Jonathan Neame, the chairman of the British Beer and Pub Association, has urged the sector to embrace the challenges of the National Living Wage or face further legislation.
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NewsDanny Meyer restaurants to eliminate tipping
Danny Meyer has announced that he will be eliminating tipping at the 13 restaurants operating through his Union Square Hospitality Group
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Camden council U-turns on late night levy
The London borough of Camden has confirmed it will consult on introducing a late night levy.
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ALMR says apprenticeship levy could disrupt investment
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers has warned that the proposed apprenticeship levy risks disrupting investment in the sector and increasing burdens on companies.
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Brighton is first city to impose sugar tax
Brighton & Hove has become the first city in the UK to introduce a voluntary sugar tax to tackle obesity
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BBPA calls for pubs to be exempt from Apprenticeship Levy
The British Beer & Pub Association has called for small businesses such as pubs to be exempt from the proposed Apprenticeship Levy.
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Pubs code: trade warned ignorance will be no excuse
Comments made by Grocery Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon have sparked fresh warnings that the pub trade must read up on the statutory code before it is introduced next year.