New energy scheme could cost hospitality £4.5 billion
The UK Government’s new Energy Bills Discount Scheme could see bills for the hospitality sector increasing by a total of £4.5 billion across the UK, trade group UK Hospitality has warned.
If you want to appeal your draft rateable value, don’t delay!
Licensees unhappy with the new rateable value of their premises are being encouraged to lodge their appeals as soon as possible.
Governments need a real plan for hospitality sector recovery
Both Westminster and Scottish governments need to act now, with an immediate reduction in the rate of VAT and a 'substantial' lowering of business rates for the licensed hospitality sector
‘Tongue in cheek’ drinks marketing falls foul of industry watchdog
COMPLAINTS against a number of alcoholic drink brands have been upheld by the industry’s independent regulator, the Portman Group.
Edinburgh nightlife safety volunteers seek industry support
Street Assist’s team of 170 volunteers are on-hand at night to help those in difficulty, whether from injury, overconsumption of alcohol and drugs, or domestic and sexual violence, and in so doing, take pressure off emergency services.
2023: the year when moderation will go mainstream
Alcohol-free beer brand Lucky Saint is already in 450 pubs on draught and is now looking to significantly increase its draught listings to take advantage of the low'n'no drinking trend
Whisky auction will raise vital funds for drinks industry charity
Leading online whisky auction site, Whisky Auctioneer, will host the charity auction from December 22 through to January 9, with all funds raised – including Whisky Auctioneer's buyers commission – going to support people of all ages who work, or have worked, in the licensed trade.
Alcohol duty freeze extended until August 2023
In a statement to the House of Commons, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury James Cartlidge said that the new plan would ‘provide certainty and reassure pubs, distilleries, and breweries as they face the challenging period ahead’.
UK venues to bear anti-terrorism obligations
The legislation has been nicknamed ‘Martyn’s law’ in memory of Martyn Hett, one of the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing, whose mother, Figen Murray, has since campaigned for venues to have better anti-terrorism plans.
Hospitality workers abused by customers – and colleagues
No less than 95% of respondents said that they had either witnessed or personally experienced abuse during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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