Government
The latest news and updates on government policy, from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.
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Apr- 2019 -1 April
Shops, pubs and restaurants to get £500m tax reprieve
Small firms on England’s embattled high streets are set to share in half a billion pounds worth of tax cuts…
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Mar- 2019 -27 March
New govt funding boost to support rural pubs
Rural pubs across England will be expanded to include Post Office facilities, grocery shops and libraries thanks to £188,000 of…
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21 March
Businesses left waiting for rates discounts as deadline approaches
Businesses in England were promised millions of pounds in support by the chancellor last October but, less than two weeks…
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18 March
Food advertising restrictions will ‘harm hospitality sector’
Trade association UKHospitality has warned that restrictions on food advertising would further “undermine hospitality businesses” already battling against restrictive legislation…
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15 March
Disqualified restaurant operator gets second ban
A previously disqualified restaurant director has received a second ban for illegally running a restaurant. Jane Goodfellow, 56, from Yeovil,…
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Feb- 2019 -21 February
Hospitality businesses hailed ‘heroes of the high streets’
Hospitality trade bodies have applauded the housing, communities and local government’s report which was published today (21 February) and said…
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13 February
Government delays changes to tipping law
The government has announced it has pushed back the introduction of a law which would prevent restaurant owners from pocketing…
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4 February
Brothers jailed 14 years for £3m pub and restaurant tax scam
Three brothers, who stole £3m in a tax scam involving pubs and restaurants, have been jailed and banned from being…
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1 February
MPs launch business rates inquiry
The Treasury Committee has launched a new inquiry into business rates to scrutinise how government policy has impacted high street…
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Jan- 2019 -15 January
Pizzeria Apollo to offer 25% off for those in support of a Brexit People’s Vote
Pizzeria Apollo in London’s Stoke Newington, is offering 25% off to customers who are in support of a People’s Vote…
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