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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May- 2018 -30 May
MPs consider banning cartoons from junk food adverts
MPs have called for a ban on the use of cartoon characters to advertise foods like McDonalds, KFC, and Burger…
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24 May
Three quarters of recruiters ‘don’t see any value’ in apprenticeship levy
According to new research three quarters of recruiters see no value in the apprenticeship levy. The research conducted by the…
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23 May
Nandos denies ‘Tory discount’
Nandos has denied reports that it was partnering up with the Conservative Party to offer a discount to members. The…
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21 May
Human error could cost businesses £17.5m as GDPR looms
With the arrival of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) businesses who mishandle personal data will leave themselves open to a…
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11 May
London mayor Sadiq Khan set to ban fast food ads on TFL services
London mayor Sadiq Khan is set to ban adverts for fast food on TFL services such as trains and buses.…
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10 May
Named and shamed: Underpaid hospitality staff among 200,000 to receive £15.6m back pay
HMRC has identified £15.6m in pay owed to more than 200,000 of the UK’s lowest paid workers, following an investigation…
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2 May
UKHospitality welcomes government’s recognition of immigration policy
UKHospitality has welcomed the government’s acknowledgement of the contributions made by EU nationals to the UK’s small businesses. The group…
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1 May
Restaurant denied takeaway service amid fears it would ‘encourage illegal parking’
A restaurant in East Lothian has been denied a takeaway service after fears it would encourage drivers to “park on…
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Apr- 2018 -26 April
UKHospitality signs Plastic Pact to tackle waste
UKHospitality has emphasised its commitment to tackling packaging waste by signing the Plastic Pact. Launched by sustainability experts WRAP, the…
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24 April
Government urged to ban fast food outlets opening near schools
The Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health has urged the government to ban fast food outlets within 400 metres…
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