Uk Government

Trade's mixed reaction to Repeal Bill

14-Jul-2017 By Helen Gilbert

The sector has given a mixed response to Government’s publication of the Repeal Bill.

Scottish whisky workers: UK Government ‘asleep on the job’ over Brexit

22-Mar-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

Scottish whisky workers have called for greater transparency around the effects of leaving the EU on their trade. 

UK to fight EU's costly maternity leave plan

21-Oct-2010 By John Harrington

The UK Government has vowed to continue to fight EU plans to extend maternity leave to 20 weeks on full pay - after MEPs backed the move. The...

Wales re-states call for tougher pricing powers

28-Apr-2010 By John Harrington

A Welsh Assembly minister has once again asked for greater powers to tackle cheap drink in supermarkets and pubs.

Wales pushes UK over alcohol issues

30-Jul-2009 By John Harrington

The Welsh Assembly will lobby to gain control over licensing and alcohol policy if the UK Government doesn't let it take a harder line. A crackdown...

Welsh ministers push government for minimum pricing

10-Jul-2009 By James Wilmore

Welsh Assembly ministers have stepped up the pressure on the UK government to bring in minimum pricing by writing to cabinet members arguing the...

Europe offers hope of VAT cut on pub food

12-Mar-2009 By Claire Elliott

The UK Government could slash VAT on meals to as low as 5% under the ruling.