Regulations & Policies

Mandatory calorie labelling a ‘retrograde step’, warns UKHospitality

UKHospitality has warned that the introduction of mandatory calorie labelling would place “significant burdens” on Scottish hospitality businesses. The warning…

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Benugo fined for selling alcohol to 15-year-old at Waterloo

The café and restaurant chain Benugo has been fined thousands of pounds after an employee sold a bottle of beer…

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Southwark Council approves late-night levy approval

Southwark Council has voted in favour of a late night levy, which will see all licensed businesses in the area…

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Heineken pub chain investigated for ‘unreasonable stocking terms’

Pubs code adjudicator (PCA) Paul Newby and deputy pubs code adjudicator Fiona Dickie have launched an investigation into Star Pubs…

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Tamarind staff dismissed after claiming chicken stock was used in veggie meals

The former assistant manager of Michelin-starred Indian restaurant Tamarind in Mayfair, London, has won a legal dispute with the restaurant…

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Listeria and pre-packed sandwiches link probed following deaths

Public Health England (PHE), The Food Standards Agency (FSA), Public Health Wales (PHW), Food Standards Scotland (FSS), Health Protection Scotland…

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UK government to ban plastic straws

The UK government has announced it is to ban single use plastics in England from April 2020. Plastic straws and…

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Pub introduces mini portions in bid to tackle food waste

A town centre pub and restaurant has introduced smaller portions of some of its most popular dishes in a bid…

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FSA backs mandatory ingredient labelling on food

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has advised that increased allergen information should be provided on pre-packed direct sale food to…

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London councils to ban ice cream vans

London councils including Camden, Westminster and Islington are set to ban ice cream vans from operating on roads within the…

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