Pubs to open longer to mark Victory over Japan day
The Government will consult on a proposal to relax licensing hours in England and Wales on the 75th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day.
Archives for February 24, 2020
Government appoints new PCA
The Government has announced it has appointed Fiona Dickie as the new pubs code adjudicator (PCA), a role that was previously filled by Paul Newby.
Licensing Hub – Legal with Poppleston Allen
Legal Q&A: Natasha’s Law and how to grow your vegan offer
The latest legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitor Poppleston Allen covers Natasha’s Law and what to consider when enhancing your pub’s vegan menu.
Licensing Hub – Legal with Poppleston Allen
Top tips: don’t give anyone a reason to be noisy
It may feel a long way away given the recent storms, but spring really is just around the corner – it officially starts on 20 March.
Licensing Hub – Legal with Poppleston Allen
Late-night levy changes in store
This year is likely to start with the arrival of another late-night levy. This time in Redbridge, where the full council will meet in a few weeks’ time to decide on adopting the levy.
Orange wine ‘one of the fastest growing categories’
Wine from Eastern Mediterranean regions and orange variants have been dubbed as the trends for pubs to keep an eye on this year.
Petition for Home Secretary to redefine ‘unskilled’
A London restaurant has started a petition calling on Home Secretary Priti Patel to revoke her categorisation of the term ‘unskilled’ when it comes to workers from outside the UK, and oppose the changes to visa requirements for EU workers.
Coronavirus
Avoid going viral: should pub operators take extra measures against coronavirus?
Five pub staff members were last month (February) advised to “self-isolate” themselves after a customer – who was unaware they had contracted coronavirus – entered the premises. Should operators be concerned or are there steps they can take to eradicate...
Opinion
If I were a bar person or waiter I’d be profoundly insulted by the use of the term ‘unskilled labour’
Pete Brown reacts to the new immigration rules that downplay the difficult roles hospitality workers have