Legislation

Details of legislation and government decisions that affect the operation of your business, plus advice to help you avoid falling foul of the law.

Hampshire restaurant at centre of pink burger row closes

15-Jan-2019 By Joe Lutrario

The Southsea restaurant at the centre of a row over pink burgers has closed its doors after running out of cash to pay its legal bills.

Government to consult on proposed £30,000 immigrant salary cap

19-Dec-2018 By Sophie Witts

The government is to launch a consultation on setting a £30,000 salary threshold for ‘skilled' EU migrants wanting to work in the UK.

Businesses to pay to recycle waste under government plans

18-Dec-2018 By Sophie Witts

Businesses in England will have to cover the costs of recycling or disposing of their packaging waste as part of a new government strategy.

Deliveroo riders lose court battle for collective bargaining rights

05-Dec-2018 By Sophie Witts

A union representing a group of Deliveroo riders has lost a High Court battle over whether they are entitled to collective bargaining rights, in the latest ruling on the gig economy.

Edinburgh's proposed tourist tax divides city's hospitality sector

22-Nov-2018 By Sophie Witts

A consultation in to introducing a controversial tourism tax in Edinburgh has divided hospitality businesses in the city.

Freaking out: restaurant milkshakes accused of containing 'grotesque' sugar levels

13-Nov-2018 By Stefan Chomka

Restaurant brands Toby Carvery and Five Guys have been singled out for serving milkshakes with ‘alarming’ and ‘grotesque’ levels of sugar by health charity Action on Sugar.

Restaurant leaders call for People’s Vote as Brexit is “the most important thing to happen to our industry in living memory”

08-Nov-2018 By Stefan Chomka

A group of leading restaurant figures, including Trevor Gulliver, Fergus Henderson, Mark Hix, Jeremy King, Ruth Rogers, Rick Stein, Paul Moran and Gary Usher are calling for support for a People’s Vote.

Takeaway workers jailed over peanut allergen death

08-Nov-2018 By Sophie Witts

Two takeaway staff have been jailed for manslaughter after the death of a teenager who they sent a meal containing peanuts.

Last call? Airport restaurants could face tougher licensing laws

01-Nov-2018 By Sophie Witts

It could soon be last orders for the pre-flight pint under proposals put forward by the government.

What does Autumn Budget 2018 mean for hospitality?

30-Oct-2018 By Sophie Witts

The Autumn Budget drew a mixed reaction from the hospitality industry, with Chancellor Philip Hammond offering an olive branch to the high street, but facing criticism from winemakers.

Deliveroo to overhaul allergy labelling on restaurant dishes

25-Oct-2018 By Sophie Witts

Deliveroo is changing the way its platform displays allergen information as the restaurant industry faces greater scrutiny over its labelling of dishes.

New guidelines to impose calorie cap on some restaurant dishes

12-Oct-2018 By MCA

Public Health England is set to unveil new guidelines that would set a calorie cap for certain dishes.

Pret to improve food labelling after allergy death

03-Oct-2018 By Sophie Witts

Pret A Manger is to start showing a full list of ingredients and allergens on its packaging following the death of a girl who ate one of its sandwiches.

Costa advert banned for criticising avocados

03-Oct-2018 By Sophie Witts

A Costa advert has been banned for suggesting that avocados are a “poor breakfast choice”.

UKHospitality: "Mounting concerns" over immigration policy

02-Oct-2018 By Sophie Witts

Trade body UKHospitality has warned of “mounting concerns” over the future of the hospitality workforce following a planned government crackdown on immigration.