Government

Federation of Bangladeshi Caterers chair hopes to launch Asian Catering Federation

29-Mar-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Yawar Khan, the chairman of the Federation of Bangladeshi Caterers (FOBC), has told BigHospitality he hopes to launch an Asian Catering Federation within months to combine the lobbying powers of the FOBC with its Chinese and Malaysian counterparts.

Jacques Borel’s industry VAT club redesigns logo to focus on jobs

06-Mar-2012 By Peter Ruddick

The campaign set-up to lobby for a cut in VAT charged in hospitality businesses on drink, food and accommodation to 5% has redesigned its logo to represent a refocus for the campaign on the employment benefits a VAT boost to the industry could give the...

SIBA Report highlights positive impact of Government investment for pub industry

01-Mar-2012 By Luke Nicholls

A decade of Government investment in the local brewing sector has produced an industry that is ‘thriving’, although the future remains threatened by ‘punitive’ levels of beer taxation, according to the Local Beer Report 2012 published today by the Society...

‘British publicans need a voice’: Industry bodies call for public consultation into pub sector

02-Dec-2011 By Luke Nicholls

Pub industry bodies have slammed the Government over its persistent reluctance to protect publicans from mistreatment by large pub companies under the new, self-policed pub industry framework code of practice.

Pickles planning “curry college” to train British nationals

21-Nov-2011 By Rachel Parkes

Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles is planning a UK “curry college”, in an effort to plug the skills gap caused by the Home Office immigration cap on chefs from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

VAT, slow visa applications and red tape are main obstacles to industry growth

10-Nov-2011 By Emma Eversham

The UK's high level of VAT, the slow processing of visa applications and Government red tape are the three major obstacles to growth in the hospitality industry, according to the British Hospitality Association's (BHA) chairman Christopher Davy.

BBPA: Last-minute changes to Localism Bill a 'breakthrough for UK pub trade'

12-Oct-2011 By Luke Nicholls

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has praised last-minute changes made to the Community Right to Buy under the Localism Bill.

Health experts call for ‘fat tax’ as obesity predicted to rise

26-Aug-2011 By Becky Paskin

The number of UK citizens classed as obese could hit 40 per cent by 2030, prompting experts to call on the Government to impose a tax on unhealthy foods.

Vince Cable pledges to cut red tape

18-Mar-2011 By Mark Wingett

Business secretary Vince Cable is to outline plans today on how the Government will cut red tape for small businesses, including no new domestic laws for three years.

BHA highlights hospitality’s potential following jobs summit

11-Jan-2011 By Lorraine Heller

As some of the UK’s leading businesses yesterday pledged to create more jobs over the coming year, the British Hospitality Association (BHA) again highlighted the importance of the hospitality industry in generating employment.

Ask the Experts: How can I protect my business from the spending cuts?

01-Nov-2010 By NULL

Robert Barnard, partner for Hotel Consultancy Services at PKF Accountants & business advisers, tells one reader what he can do to protect his business as the impacts of the spending cuts start to be felt

Labour to push ahead with National Insurance hike

12-Apr-2010 By Chris Druce

The government has vowed to press ahead with its controversial plans to raise National Insurance next year despite widespread criticism from businesses.

Restaurant chains encouraged to take a stand on VAT levels

22-Dec-2009 By Paul Wootton

Restaurateur Jamie Barber, owner of the Villandry and Kitchen Italia brands, has called for large restaurant companies to do more to persuade the government to support the industry

Give small firms employee training help says FPB

07-Dec-2009 By Emma Eversham

The Forum of Private Business is urging the government to give help to small firms in employment and training after 22 per cent of bosses said they were forced to provide staff with basic skills training themselves because of a lack of external providers.