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Breaking news - New House of Lords committee on licensing established
The House of Lords appointed four new ad hoc committees on Wednesday 25 May, all of which will exist just for the 2016–17 session. One of the committees has been set up specifically to look into the effectiveness and impact of the Licensing...
‘Industry Guide to Good Hygiene Practice: Catering 2016’ - BHA
The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has announced the intended publication of 'Industry Guide to Good Hygiene Practice: Catering 2016', which will be recognised by the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland. This new guide f...
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"Take allergies seriously or face jail"
Food businesses have been warned by the Crown Prosecution Service to take allergies seriously or face jail, after an Indian restaurant owner was imprisoned for six years for killing a customer by selling him a curry containing peanuts. This f...
Scotland - Queen's 90th birthday – Board extensions
We are now able to update and summarise the current Licensing Board’s view across Scotland on extensions (granted or not) for the celebration weekend of 10 and 11 June – with grateful thanks to Adrian Howlett at Greene King/ Belhaven P...
Soft Drinks Industry Levy - the 'Sugar Tax' - the current position
The formal words taken from the Queen’s Speech to Parliament yesterday were – ‘Legislation will be introduced to establish a soft drinks industry levy to help tackle childhood obesity’. What this means in practice is that ...
Takeaways - and sanitary provision (toilets)
A recent High Court decision may have significant implications for takeaway food stores that also provide an element of seating for customers.In summary, the case, involving Gregg’s the bakers and purveyors of sandwiches, was brought by Hull...
Hotels - London Hotel Development Monitor - "Uncovering Hotel Opportunities"
Jones Lang Lassalle (JLL), in conjunction with London & Partners, has just released this report into the London hotel market. The report can be found here: "London Hotel Development Monitor: Uncovering Hotel Opportunities" The c...
Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 – reminder – in force 26 May 2016
After receiving Royal Assent earlier this year, the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 comes into force throughout the UK on 26 May 2016. Principally, it will create four notable criminal offences, being: producing a psychoactive substance; supply...