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British Summer Time ends at 2am Sunday 28 October 2018
A reminder that British Summer Time (or as it may be more properly called Daylight Saving Time) ends at 2am Sunday 28 October 2018. This means that at 2am on that Sunday, the time becomes 1am and premises entitled to trade to 2am or later can enjo...
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Hospitality Industry urged to respond to the Government Consultation on Calorie Labelling
The Government have launched a consultation on Calorie labelling for food and drink served outside the home which can be found here. Industry bodies are urging businesses to respond to “make their voices heard” The body of the consul...
Food allergies - and young people
New research reveals challenges facing young people with food allergies and intolerances. A new survey shows over half of young people with a food allergy or intolerance have avoided eating out in the last six months due to their condition. ...
Alcohol Taxation and the Pub Trade – Parliamentary Briefing
We occasionally alert to Parliamentary Library Briefing Papers of possible passing interest to our sector. This House of Commons Library Briefing Paper provides information on how alcohol is taxed from the introduction of the duty escalator ...
Scotland - Dumbarton Festive Extensions
It is being reported that the West Dunbartonshire Licensing Board has agreed the policy on the granting of applications over extended hours over for 2018/2019’s festive season. This year the period for granting applications for extend...
UKHospitality response to PPL/MPLC Copyright Consultations
UKHospitality the trade body representing over 65,000 in the sector, including pubs, hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, and more. Indicated its proposed action in response to Consultations by the PPL (Collection Society representing record companies...
Home Office advise Employers to use EU Settled Status Communications Toolkit
A Home Office “communications toolkit” has been made available to assist EU citizen employees apply for settled status. Although applications, can only be made from March 2019, the toolkit will assist in planning in advance of t...