Regulations & Policies

Jul- 2022 -

20 July

Brazel’s win to place financial burden on thousands of employers

The Supreme Court has today (20 July) ruled that employees who only work for part of the year are entitled to the same holiday pay as colleagues who work the full year, which could lead to umbrella companies liable for thousands of claims for backdated holiday pay, according to Irwin…

20 July

UKH calls for reformed business rates reductions to be reflected in bills

UKHospitality has called for reductions under reformed business rates to be reflected in bills “as quickly as possible” in response to the government’s consultation on transition for the next business rates revaluation In its full response UKHospitality has called for: Assurance that the scheme will allow for all businesses to…

Apr- 2022 -

29 April

Hospitality launches action plan to tackle sexual harassment

Hospitality has agreed a strict “zero-tolerance” approach to sexual harassment with the launch of a new action plan. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) and UKHospitality have worked together to produce a “practical resource” to stop the harassment of hospitality staff being seen as ‘just part of the job’.…

21 April

Natasha’s Law leads to ‘staggering increase’ in Allergen Awareness training

The numbers of hospitality professionals undertaking allergen awareness courses has increased by more than 1,200 per cent in the six months since Natasha’s Law was introduced. According to data from Tayl, the easy-to-use learning management software provider, completion rates for training specific to allergen awareness has increased 13-fold since October…

20 April

Gov to award CMA new power to ban fake reviews

The government is consulting a new law that will make it illegal to pay someone to write or host a fake review. It revealed this is so people are not “cheated” by bogus ratings. Fake reviews will be tackled by consulting on a new law against: Commissioning someone to write…

14 April

Scotland to lift face covering laws on 18 April

Final confirmation face coverings are no longer a legal requirement to wear in most indoor public spaces and on public transport from Monday 18 April in Scotland. The Scottish Government has confirmed that the wearing of face coverings will become “only guidance” next week. In response the SLTA issued the…

Feb- 2022 -

11 February

Four Seasons Park Lane appoints Yam Lok Hin as exec pastry chef

Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane has appointed Hong Kong native Yam Lok Hin as executive pastry chef. Over the last 20 years, Hin has gained a “wealth of experience” having worked in some of the world’s best pastry kitchens, in Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury five-star hotels. He joins…

7 February

Star Pubs and Bars unveils partnership with Dunlop Heywood

Star Pubs and Bars has announced its new partnership with rating specialist Dunlop Heywood. It revealed the partnership is set to help ensure that its leased and tenanted pubs are not “excessively” assessed and overcharged for their business rates. According to the firm, Dunlop was appointed after an “extensive” tendering…

Nov- 2021 -

30 November

CH&CO sets new benefits standard for hospitality workers

CH&CO has announced enhanced family benefits for every employee across the hospitality landscape. It revealed the move is part of a company-wide people and culture transformation, with all policies, procedures and employee benefits across catering and hospitality businesses being reviewed and improved to reflect the value placed on employees, increase…

Oct- 2021 -

6 October

McDonald’s sets out new climate ambitions

McDonald’s UK and Ireland has announced a set of ambitions to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, laid out in a new Plan for Change programme. It revealed key goals from the programme include to achieve net zero emissions by 2040, be deforestation free by 2026, one million people to…