All Legislation articles – Page 56
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Fall in binge drinking linked to decline in violent crime
A fall in binge drinking has been cited as a reason for a fall in violent crime in England and Wales
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Councils less keen on late-night levy
The number of licensing authorities in England and Wales considering the introduction a late-night levy has decreased sharply, an annual survey by Poppleston Allen has found
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Southampton to consult residents on late-night levy
Southampton City Council has voted to consult residents on the prospect of a late-night levy
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Firms' suppliers should also shun zero hours contracts: MPs
Companies that have committed not to employ staff on zero-hours contracts should ensure their supply and distribution chain does that same, according to a new report from MPs in Scotland that concludes such contracts should not be used in most cases
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NewsMinister: pubco action ’would be proportionate’
A Government minister has stressed that any intervention in the tenanted pub company model would be “proportionate and targeted” and a response will be published “as soon as we can”
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ALMR criticises licence fee reform plan
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has called for the Government to maintain the current system of licence fees based on rateable value
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NewsAlcohol pricing restrictions delayed
The Government has delayed a ban on selling alcohol below the cost of duty plus VAT
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Police use 'faulty' evidence in licence reviews
Police are consistently presenting “faulty” evidence during alcohol licence reviews and “show no sign of stopping”, industry lawyers and consultants have warned
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Javid named Culture Secretary
Former economic secretary Sajid Javid, who won plaudits for overseeing last year’s cut in beer duty, has been named Culture Secretary following Maria Miller’s departure
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NewsGovernment lobbied over pubco reform
The Government has been lobbied from both sides of the debate on pubco reform in the past week, as anxiety grows over whether legislation will be announced in this Parliament
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NewsResponsibility Deal 'makes sound business sense'
Companies are starting to realise that being part of the Responsibility Deal “makes sound business sense”, a senior figure behind the initiative has claimed
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New rules on music fees collections
New legislation regulating bodies which collect licence fees from pubs for playing recorded music comes into force this week
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OpinionUnited we stand?
Now the dust has settled on the Budget, it’s worth taking stock of where the pub and drinks industry has got to as a lobbying force, and what it can expect as the General Election draws near
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Minister urges more alcohol partnerships
A Home Office minister has called for more local partnerships to tackle alcohol harms in the areas most in need
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NewsCameron: we'll 'look carefully' at pubcos
David Cameron today insisted the Government would ‘look very carefully at the activities of some pub companies’ but stopped short of saying when legislation would be brought in
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Wales proposes minimum pricing and e-cig ban
The Welsh Government has proposed introducing a 50p minimum unit price for alcohol and a ban on the use of e-cigarettes in pubs and other enclosed public places
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Business rates changes come into effect
Changes to business rates that could see extra savings for pubs and restaurants have now come into effect
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Trade criticises 'inappropriate' use of alcohol statistics
Industry figures have criticised Public Health England’s “inappropriate” use of statistics and called for the Government agency to start engaging with the alcohol industry
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Half of pubs to show England World Cup games
The Government expects roughly half of all pubs in England and Wales to show England matches during the World Cup, as it confirms plans to relax trading hours during the tournament
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Labour would freeze business rates
A Labour Government would freeze business rates immediately after the next General Election, then freeze them again in 2016, party leader Ed Miliband has said today