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03 May 2016

Tips, gratuities, cover and service charges: proposals for further action - Consultation

The Government chose Bank Holiday Monday to launch a short consultation on the next steps on possible reform to the way tips and the like are dealt with, with the aim of ensuring that the treatment of tips, gratuities, cover and service charges is...

28 Apr 2016

Allergen alerts - new survey published

A survey by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Allergy UK has shown that whilst there have been improvements for those with allergies since new labelling rules came into force in December 2014, ‘more needs to be done’. The survey fou...

22 Apr 2016

Relaxation of licensing hours for Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations 22/04/2016 Update

We have previously news developments here – 'Relaxation of licensing hours for Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations - latest'. We can confirm that the Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee will consider the formal Order to give effect ...

19 Apr 2016

Scotland - West Lothian Board Festive Policy for 2016/17 - Consultation

The West Lothian Board has launched a consultation regarding its festive policy for 2016/17, in which the Board proposes to make a general extension of licensed hours for on sales premises in West Lothian on specific festive dates.  The word...

19 Apr 2016

Gaming - Local Risk Assessments

Following on from our article of 9th February, regarding the introduction of Local Risk Assessments for Gambling Operators. Updates to the social responsibility code which came into force on 6th April require Licensees to assess the local risks t...

19 Apr 2016

Late Night Levy - CAMRA and BBPA joint approach - breaking news

The British Beer & Pub Association and the Campaign for Real Ale have joined forces to publish a new report on the impact of the Late Night Levy on the pub sector. The report, ‘Supporting a safer night time economy’ urges councils...