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The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has reinforced its guidance for food businesses, setting a clearer expectation for written allergen information and more assertive communication between staff and custo … read more

Workplace safety is a cornerstone of good business practices, and adhering to regulations like the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) is essential. COSHH protects employees from harm … read more

From 15 January 2024, the trade of meat products between Great Britain (GB) and Northern Ireland (NI) faces new challenges due to the implementation of stricter movement restrictions. Industry prof … read more

In food safety and waste reduction, decoding the labels of "best before" and "use-by" dates is crucial for businesses. These dates are essential in preventing bacterial contamination and preserving pr … read more

As we progress through 2024, the UK's employment law landscape is experiencing significant transformations. This enhanced briefing aims to thoroughly understand these changes, which are crucial for … read more

The digital marketplace is facing a new era of tax scrutiny. Starting 1 January, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will intensify its watch over earnings from online platforms like Amazon, Vinted, Airbnb … read more

The Home Office is intensifying its efforts against unauthorised employment, particularly in the hospitality sector. The government's focus on curbing illegal employment will see enforcement action … read more

The government has recently unveiled a preliminary guide about the forthcoming tipping legislation, which is set to be effective from July 1 2024. This directive, known as the Employment (Allocatio … read more

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has recently advocated for compulsory inclusion of allergen information on restaurant menus. This initiative was set in motion during a board meeting, where the FSA … read more

The UK is undergoing significant changes in food recycling regulations, impacting businesses across England, Wales, and Scotland. On 21 October 2023, the Department for Environment, Food and Rur … read more

Zero-hours contracts are frequently discussed, blending flexibility with significant challenges. These contracts, without guaranteed hours, fluctuate in workload and are divided into two categories … read more

A light-hearted joke with colleagues can often be a part of everyday work life in the professional environment. However, there's a thin line where casual banter can cross over into workplace bullyi … read more

New government regulations are set to ensure freelancers and gig economy workers using digital platforms are tax compliant. This follows the Spring Budget 2021 announcement, which proposed adopting … read more

In the UK, no specific laws govern dress codes and uniforms in the workplace. Employers have the discretion to implement dress code policies, but they must ensure these policies do not discriminate … read more

This month marks a significant step forward in the Food Standards Agency's (FSA) campaign to enhance transparency in allergen information. On the 13th of December, a pivotal meeting is scheduled to … read more

Owen's Law represents a pivotal movement in food safety, championing restaurants' need to display allergen information on their primary menus prominently. The catalyst for this movement was the hea … read more

You may be eligible for relief on your business rates as a small business. These are handled differently in each of the UK's countries, so this article will provide a general guide to what they are … read more

It seems a matter of common sense today that hazardous substances like arsenic, lead, and mercury should be strictly off the menu. Yet, journey back two millennia, and Roman scholars would be sippi … read more

In light of allegations of fraud within the meat sector, the food safety regulator is examining measures to curtail criminal undertakings within the food sector. The food safety regulator has … read more

On a mission to cut carbon emissions and become a zero waste nation by 2050, the Welsh government is getting tough on workplace recycling and introducing new legislation requiring stricter segregat … read more

Since 1st October 2021, new legislation has required all food businesses to clearly label pre-packed foods for direct sale with full ingredient and allergen information. It followed the tragic de … read more

A ban on some single-use plastic products came into force across England on Sunday 1st October and, although many fish and chip shops had the forethought to eliminate them from their businesses wel … read more