Industry News
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 ...
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...
Wales – ‘Regulating Our Future’ - Amendments to the Food Law Code of Practice
The Regulating Our Future (ROF) Programme aims to modernise how food businesses in Wales, England and Northern Ireland are regulated, to ensure that ‘food is safe and what it says it is’. The Food Standards Agenc...
The BBPA responds to recent Lancet alcohol study
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has responded to the recent Lancet alcohol study found here. Published last week, the study indicated that no level of alcohol is good for health and has received many differing comments across the...
Scotland - “A taste of Scotland” development plan launched
A new plan to develop food and drink tourism in Scotland has been launched which ‘will aim to deliver an additional £1 billion to Scotland’s economy by 2030’. The industry-led Food Tourism Scotland Action Plan, l...
Scotland - Edinburgh Consult on New Policy and Overprovision
Edinburgh have now commenced a public consultation regarding their new Statement of Licensing Policy which will run from November 2018 to 2022, when it will be required to be reviewed again under the terms of the current legislation. As well...
Drinkaware Advice For Freshers Week
The BII is alerting to advice issued by Drinkaware for pub and bar operators on how to ensure a safe and enjoyable Freshers’ Week. September will see thousands of students enjoying the ‘freedom’ of their first week at universiti...