Regulations & Policies

Government to crack down on illegal gig economy work

Plans to force food delivery groups and other gig economy companies to check if their employees are working illegally will reach the next stage as ministers launch a consultation on new laws. The Home Office has announced that it would now be working closely with industry partners including Deliveroo, Just…

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Govt unveils timeline for Employment Rights reforms

The government has set out a phased timeline for implementing changes under the Employment Rights Bill, with the most complex reforms delayed until 2027 to provide time for business consultation. It comes as the Department for Business and Trade has confirmed that new rights around guaranteed hours and shift predictability…

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Hospitality leaders urge EPR delay over cost and investment fears

Leading pub, hospitality and brewing bodies have said they are “deeply concerned” about the cost and impact of EPR, and Defra’s lack of progress to solve the issue. In a letter to the prime minister and chancellor, the coalition said it does not believe Defra has given “due regard” to…

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UKH calls for maximum discount as business rates reform bill becomes law

The Government’s commitment to reform the business rates system has become law as the Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Act received Royal Assent. The new legislation aims to provide a permanently lower level of business rates for the hospitality sector. UKHospitality is asking for the maximum discount to be…

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New packaging rules risk ‘double penalty’ for hospitality, says UKH

UKHospitality has claimed that new packaging rules holding businesses responsible for the end-of-life consequences of packaging risks a “double penalty” for hospitality businesses. It has stated that in many hospitality businesses, packaging deemed as household waste will actually never make it out of a venue and will be disposed of…

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New tipping rules strike right balance, says UKH

UKHospitality has praised the proposed tipping code of practice saying it “rightly enables businesses to reflect the circumstances in which they operate, without being too prescriptive and burdensome”. The Government legislated in May 2023 to introduce the Tipping Act which sets out how tips, gratuities and service charges are processed…

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Gov to launch new Alcohol Duty rates and reliefs

HM Revenues and Customs (HMRC) has announced that on 1 August 2023, the Alcohol Duty system will become much “simpler”, taxing all alcoholic drinks based on their alcohol by volume (ABV). The new Alcohol Duty system will replace the current Alcohol Duty system, which consists of four separate taxes covering…

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UKH calls for Liverpool City Council to scrap late night levy

UKHospitality has urged Liverpool City Council to remove its late night levy, warning that continuing to collect the levy alongside additional pressures could lead to closures, discourage new openings and impact on employment in the city. According to the trade body, during the time they have been in operation, levies…

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Nottingham to scrap late-night levy to ease pressure on businesses

A levy on late night licensed premises in Nottingham is set to be revoked from 31 October in a bid to ease financial pressure on local businesses. Nottingham City Council said the economic situation for the hospitality industry has changed since the introduction of the Levy eight years ago, due…

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Food Alert acquires SureFoot Solutions Ltd

Food Alert has announced the acquisition of SureFoot Solutions Ltd by its parent company, The Citation Group, which is said to further strengthen its health and safety, and food hygiene consultancy services. The news comes as the third acquisition by Citation Group for its Food Alert compliance business in the…

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