Landlords: New Electricity Regulations. Are you up to speed?
The regulations apply to all private rented sector properties (including HMOs) in England. What you need to know From 1 July 2020 for new tenancies, landlords must ensure that electrical installations are inspected and tested by a qualified...
National Living Wage to increase by 2.2% to £8.91 an hour
The Government has today announced the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates which will come into force from April 2021. It accepted in full recommendations made by the Low Pay Commission at the end of October. The National Living Wage will...
Health and safety spot checks and inspections during coronavirus (COVID-19) and Changes ahead as the transition period ends including information on CE marked goods on the UK market
The Health and Safety Executive will be carrying out spot checks and inspections on all types of businesses in all areas to ensure they are COVID-secure. HSE are making calls so we can give expert advice on how to manage the risks and protect workers, customers and...
Restaurants, pubs and cafes provided one year extension to offer takeaway services
Restaurants, pubs and cafes will get automatic freedoms to provide takeaway services for another year. Restaurants, pubs and cafes will get automatic freedoms to?provide takeaway services for another year, Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced today (11...
Tackling single-use plastic – Consultation launched on banning common single-use plastic items
Plans to ban some of the most environmentally damaging single-use plastic items in Scotland, including plastic cutlery and plastic straws, have been published for consultation. The Scottish Government is seeking views on the introduction of new legislation to restrict...
COVID-19: guidance for food businesses
Advice for food businesses in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the UK. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-food-businesses/guidance-for-food-businesses-on-coronavirus-covid-19 This guidance is intended for all workplaces...
COVID-19: guidance for food businesses
Advice for food businesses in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the UK. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-food-businesses/guidance-for-food-businesses-on-coronavirus-covid-19 This guidance is intended for all workplaces...
Venues required by law to record contact details
Premises and venues across England must have a system in place to record contact details of their customers, visitors and staff in the latest move to break the chains of transmission of coronavirus. businesses and other public settings where people meet socially...
New plans to ensure pubs, restaurants and cafes offer both smoking and non-smoking outdoor options
People using pubs, restaurants and cafes will soon have greater freedom to choose non-smoking outdoor areas following an amendment tabled today to legislation in Parliament. People using pubs, restaurants and cafes will soon have greater freedom to choose non-smoking...
PCRRG calls for greater recognition that paper cups can be recycled
The PCRRG (Paper Cup Recovery and Recycling Group) has published its latest Report, demonstrating real momentum behind paper cup recycling in the UK and that the greater majority of the UK population now has access to information, schemes and facilities that enable...
