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Mandatory training for pub doorstaff "out of proportion" (07 Jun 2010)
The recently introduced mandatory training requirements for new entrants to the pub doorstaff industry are "out of proportion", according to the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers... read more

Proposed HMRC powers could criminalise tax advice (01 Jun 2010)
Draft legislation from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) could potentially criminalise anyone giving advice on tax, such as accountants, advisers or members of the public, according to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)... read more

Taxman may target tradesmen, says expert (04 May 2010)
A tax expert is predicting that HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) may start targeting tradesmen for undeclared tax next year as part of its bid to boost the Revenue's coffers... read more

Hospitality industry concerned about Digital Economy Bill (13 Apr 2010)
A representative from the British Hospitality Association has expressed concerns about the effects of the recently-passed Digital Economy Bill on businesses in the sector... read more

PCG welcomes Tory review of "unfair" IR35 tax legislation (06 Apr 2010)
The head of public affairs at the Professional Contractors' Group gives his views on the Conservatives' proposals to overhaul "unfair" IR35 legislation... read more

British Hospitality Association "surprised" at food regulator's negative comments (09 Mar 2010)
The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has defended businesses in the hospitality sector after the Food Standards Agency (FSA) accused the industry of not doing enough to encourage healthy eating... read more

Research suggests women know more about employment law than men (05 Mar 2010)
New research indicates that female business owners place a greater emphasis on keeping up to date with employment law compared to men... read more

New care registration rules are "irritating", claims industry representative (16 Feb 2010)
Peter Cullimore, chairman of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation Nursing and Social Care Group, shares his opinions on forthcoming changes to registration rules for care workers and agencies... read more

Retirement age for small businesses is "ridiculous and arbitrary" (09 Feb 2010)
Rachel Krys, campaign director for the Employers Forum on Age, shares her views on the default retirement age ... read more

Alcohol retail code of practice "misses the point" (26 Jan 2010)
The Government's proposed mandatory code of practice for alcohol retailers misses the point, according to industry representatives ... read more

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