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BBPA ‘bitterly disappointed ’ by confirmation of low and no alcohol consultation outcome
The BBPA ( British Beer& Pub Association ) have indicated their disappointment at the Department of Health and Social Care’s now published formal response to consultation on Low alcohol product labelling. Brigid Simmonds, Chief Ex...
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'Avoid the unwanted gift of food poisoning this Christmas'
The Food Standards Agency has issued what appears to be its season advice on food safety over the festive period. This includes the following tips: When Christmas food shopping, take enough bags with you so that you can separate out ...
Government signals intention to secure tourism sector deal
At a meeting of the Government’s Tourism Industry Council this week the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Jeremy Wright, confirmed the Government will begin negotiations with the sector on an ‘ambitious’ I...
Westminster - Hoteliers to pay for affordable homes
As reported by Property Week and the Caterer, Westminster are currently consulting on a new City plan for 2019 – 2040 which includes proposals effecting developers in London’s Central Activities Zone (CAZ). The majority of the Westmins...
Premises Licence Holders! Checking your Annual Fee Invoice could save you Money!
Many Premises Licence Holders have recently been receiving their invoices to pay their annual fees from their Licensing Authorities. You should carefully check the request, as many of our clients have found the annual fee multiplier applied to th...
Breaking news : Airside alcohol licensing at international airports in England and Wales: call for evidence
The Home Office has today launched a consultation which will run until 1 February 2019 into the possible restriction on 24 drinking airside at airports in England and Wales only, something previously mooted. The aim of this call for evidence is t...
Manslaughter Conviction Following Allergy Death
At a hearing before Manchester Crown Court the owners of the Royal Spice Takeaway in Oswaltwistle were found guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence following the death of Megan Lee in 2016 who had suffered irreversible brain damage caused by a...