When the Police insisted on dismissal of the designated premises supervisor at a club where there had been a series of violent assaults, the operator was found guilty of unfair dismissal
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The Community Infrastructure Levy will require developers to make a non-negotiable, fixed level of contribution towards community assets as a condition of planning. The worry for hotel operators is that this will be used in parallel with existing S.106 agreements adding additional cost to new developments.
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The recent CVA entered into by Travelodge demonstrates that this step can be a viable way of keeping the business afloat rather than taking formal insolvency proceedings. This article explores what is involved.
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The new pension regime requires workers to be automatically enrolled into a qualifying scheme. Although staged, according to size, this will present challenges to the hospitality industry where many staff work variable hours. Here we consider how to mitigate costs
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HMRC are clamping down on tax evasion on tips. Make sure your system complies with their requirements.
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St Austell was hit by a £11,000 fine for failure to carry out suitable and sufficient assessment of asbestos in a pub which was to be refurbished. You should be aware of who the dutyholder is who must take responsibility for asbestos management.
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Hotels may sometimes find that charities claim exemption from VAT on room hire for events. Charities appear to have picked up on the point because they are eligible for an exemption on tax on a supply of land made to the charity. So what do you need to do?
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Temporary staff / agency workers have acquired new rights under the agency worker regulations – this update considers what you need to know if you are supplementing your work force this summer with temporary workers.
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Funding for new ventures via the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) or Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS), schemes – that seek to encourage investment in small or start up ventures by offering generous tax reliefs to the investors – are more attractive than ever since rule changes in April 2012.
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Following a fire at a hotel in 2008, fire safety inspectors found that there were no smoke alarms in some of the bedrooms, blocked escape routes and defective fire doors at the premises. There was also a failure to provide staff with fire safety training. The hotel was found guilty of a number of offences and fined £30,000 and its sole director was fined £180,000. This article reminds you of your responsibilities.
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