All Legislation articles – Page 45
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NewsBBPA confirms it will not challenge MRO in pubs code
The British Beer & Pub Association has confirmed it will not seek to overturn the inclusion of a mandatory market rent only option in the pubs code, and accepts it will now become law.
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Government publishes interim findings on business rates administration
The Government has published its interim findings on the administration of business rates.
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Two thirds of publicans unprepared for allergen laws
Ahead of the new EU rules on displaying allergen information that come into force in two days’ time (13 December), just one third of licensees say that they are able to name the 14 allergens covered by the legislation.
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Camden to consider late-night levy
Camden Council has become the latest authority to consider the introduction of a late-night levy.
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Food operators unprepared for allergen legislation
Only one-third of food and beverage are ready for the changes to allergen laws that come into force on Saturday with 67% citing concerns about the impending legislation and 20% of businesses admitting they have done nothing to prepare
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CAMRA says 600 pubs now listed as ACVs
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has announced that 600 pubs are now listed as assets of community value (ACV), following the organisation’s List Your Local initiative.
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Government publishes powers of entry code
The Government has published its powers of entry code of practice and said it expects the new requirements to come into force in April 2015.
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Tameside rejects late-night levy proposal
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council has rejected proposals for a late-night levy, due to the current economic climate and businesses’ financial difficulties.
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NewsGov’t treading a fine line with “Starbucks Tax”
A leading sector advisor has said that the Government is treading a fine line with plans to introduce a Diverted Profits Tax
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NewsEdinburgh brewer pledges support for new drink drive limit
With Scotland’s new lower drink drive limit coming into force today (5 December), Edinburgh-based brewer Innis & Gunn is pushing the message to pub-goers not to drink and drive over the Christmas period.
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House of Lords told MRO will be made “workable”
The Government has insisted its focus as the Small Business Bill passes through the House of Lords will be to “minimise the risk of unintended consequences” of introducing a market rent only option into the pubs code.
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NewsOsborne commits to small business rate relief boost
Chancellor George Osborne has promised to double small business rate relief (SBRR) for another year and increase high street discounts on rates by 50% to £1,500.
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Northern Ireland Executive to consult on minimum pricing
The Northern Ireland Executive will today announced it will proceed with an Alcohol Minimum Unit Pricing policy.
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CAMRA's planning law campaign boost
Action by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) to close the planning loophole allowing pubs to be converted or demolished without planning permission is gathering momentum, with more than 10,000 people having signed the petition.
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Petition aims to curb noise complaints against music venues
A live music campaigner has launched a petition calling for anyone who buys or rents a property near a music venue to be forced to waive their right to complain about noise from the business.
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New powers of entry code will be implemented next year
A powers of entry code, stipulating that licensing authorities will be expected to give at least 48 hours’ notice before visiting a pub, will come into force next year, the Government has confirmed.
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Home Office publishes its guidance on renewing personal licences
The Home Office has published its guidance outlining how publicans need to renew personal licences, but has not yet provided the new application form or set a date for when the deregulation of the licences will come into force.
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Government issues advice on karaoke and dancing
Pubs could be forced to limit the use or volume of microphones on open-mic nights and restrict access to dance floors, under new draft guidance from the Government on its changes to music licensing laws.
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Just 10 people prosecuted for selling alcohol to drunks last year
Just 10 people were prosecuted in England and Wales last year for selling alcohol to a drunk person, official figures have shown.
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Home Office says there will be no change to powers of entry
The Home Office has decided to maintain the existing powers of entry under the Licensing Act, following a review into the measures.