Members of parliament have backed an early day motion (EDM) calling on the Government to take further action to reduce the tax burden on pubs in a bid to halt closures.
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has called for an “urgent” review of the pubs code saying the code has failed to provide fairness and that pubcos are “continuing to exploit gaps in the legislation”.
Leading figures within the pub sector have called for tax reform after HMRC launched a consultation looking at how online platforms are ensuring their users are tax compliant.
The hospitality sector is “overpaying” on business rates by £1.8bn, MP for York Central Rachael Maskell told a Westminster debate on Friday, stating that the situation has reached “crisis” levels.
The latest legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen looks at the impact of bankruptcy and a drink driving conviction on employment as well as what options are on the table to manage a barren spell in business.
What are the laws on cycling and alcohol consumption, and what responsibility do pub operators have to ensure cyclists don’t exceed legal drinking limits if they are riding their bike to and from the pub?
Trade body UKHospitality has called upon the Government to “step up” and support the hospitality industry at the second session of the UK Hospitality Commission 2030 on 12 June at the Houses of Parliament.
Applying minimum unit pricing (MUP) legislation on sales to trade buyers would breach EU laws on competition and the free movement of goods, according to a global law firm.
Even the very best operators can have a serious incident of some description occur at their premises. This could be licensing related eg, a mass brawl or stabbing, or it could relate to another area of regulatory control such as health and safety or food...
You will have no doubt seen the significant volume of publicity surrounding the recent changes to stake limits for fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs).
