Regulations
Reporting focuses on legal and compliance developments affecting restaurants, pubs, caterers, and hospitality operators, including food safety rules, employment law, environmental standards, licensing, labelling, and allergen requirements. Coverage offers practical guidance and analysis to help businesses stay compliant, manage risk, and adapt operations in line with evolving national and local policies.
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Mar- 2022 -18 MarchAnalysis
13 Spring Statement predictions
With both the global and UK economies coming under pressure from the rising cost of living crisis, which has only been exacerbated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, all eyes will be on the chancellor when he makes his Spring Statement speech on 23 March 2022. Here, Christy Wilson, tax associate…
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Jan- 2022 -19 JanuaryGovernment
Restrictions in Scotland to be lifted from 24 January
First minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced that additional measures aimed at stemming the spread of the Omicron variant whilst the vaccination booster programme took effect are to be lifted in Scotland. From 05:00 Monday 24 January, restrictions including one metre physical distancing in hospitality and leisure settings and table service…
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14 JanuaryRestaurants
Notts restaurant owner fined £5,000 for breaching Covid rules
The director of a restaurant in Kettering has been fined £5,000 and ordered to pay costs after admitting to flouting Covid regulations by hosting a wedding in May 2021. Wanda Trela-Pyzalska, director of The Tavern and Restaurant Ltd in Bath Road, Kettering pleaded guilty to the charge during a hearing…
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Sep- 2021 -20 SeptemberCoronavirus
UKH states ‘disappointment’ over Welsh Covid passports
UKHospitality has stated its disappointment at the Welsh Government’s decision to introduce Covid-19 passports for nightclubs and events. Due to become effective from 11 October, the new regulations will see over-18s need an NHS Covid Pass to enter nightclubs, indoor events of over 500 people, outdoor non-seated events of more…
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10 SeptemberPubs and Bars
Hospitality tops sectors most concerned about reducing carbon footprint
The hospitality and leisure industries are the most serious about tackling their carbon footprint, with 70% of respondents rating it as ‘extremely important’, according to new Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) research released by Barclays. This is ahead of the survey average of 61%. Transport and distribution came in second…
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Jul- 2021 -9 JulyBusiness
Vacant hospitality roles rise by 73%
Job postings in May and June 2021 rocketed 73% month-on-month for roles in the hospitality industry, whilst applications were down by 0.3%, according to new data from independent job board CV Library. In addition to its findings, a recent report by the online training provider, High Speed Training, found that…
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2 JulyAwards & Events
D&D London launches training programme to boost recruitment
D&D London has launched a paid training programme that aims to secure employment for those who have little or no previous experience but are looking to enter the hospitality industry. The programme, which will take place next week and see 30 participants take part in total, will be continued with…
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Jun- 2021 -30 JuneCoronavirus
Food safety in jeopardy due to hospitality staff crisis, says health expert
Food safety standards are in “jeopardy” due to the hospitality industry’s staff crisis, according to a leading health expert. Kirstie Jones, environmental health expert at Navitas Safety, is warning that the pace in which both waiting on and back-of-house hospitality staff are being positioned into new roles could mean that…
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21 JuneTrade Associations
FSB calls for new strategy to help UK hospitality sector
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has published a new report, which is calling on the government to provide a new strategy to assist the UK’s hospitality and tourism sectors. Titled ‘A Menu for Recovery’, the report outlines a series of recommendations for both sectors, including extending the hospitality VAT…
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10 JuneTrade Associations
Hospitality industry welcomes new licensing regulations
The UK government has announced new licensing regulations to further support the hospitality sector as it recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic. Among the new regulations, which apply to England and Wales, are an extension of the automatic off licence flexibility to the end of September 2022 and an increase of…
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