Pubs must not pay the price for George Osborne’s new sugar levy, trade bosses have warned, while soft drinks makers fear the plans could cripple innovation in the category.
Source:Will pubs pay for Osborne’s sugar levy?
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Chancellor of the exchequer George Osborne has announced the introduction of a new sugar levy on the soft drinks industry in this week’s budget. Source:George Osborne announces sugar levy on soft drinks ‘May contain’ warnings on pub menus to alert customers to potential food allergens in dishes may not be enough to safeguard operators against prosecution, an expert has warned. Source:Allergens: ‘May contain’ labelling unlikely to protect against prosecution The Government has brushed off claims the newly appointed pubs code adjudicator Paul Newby has unduly influenced the final draft of the pubs code and that his role is untenable due to conflict of interests. Source:Pubs adjudicator: RICS argues appointment is not a conflict of interest Ratings for pub companies have improved despite a turbulent year in the tenanted sector, according to exclusive research. Source:Exclusive research: Tenants' satisfaction with pubcos improves again Within minutes of the announcement, the howls of outrage could be heard right the way across social media. The appointment of a surveyor to the post of pubs code adjudicator has certainly caused waves, particularly within the anti-pub company campaign group. Source:Let's judge the pubs code adjudicator by his actions […] So, it was a freeze, and not an unprecedented fourth cut in beer duty. Source:BBPA's Simmonds: The Budget was another positive result for pubs Quality issues on beer could be costing the pub sector more than £300 million a year in profit, a new report has claimed. Source:Beer quality issues cost pubs £300m in lost profit Click through the gallery to see the pictures Source:The Publican Awards: party pictures In today’s Budget George Osborne announced changes to business rates which will benefit an estimated 75% of pubs, the BBPA claims. Source:Budget 2016: Reduced business rates for 75% of pubs |
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