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BHA lobbying work
The BHA's lobbying work in Westminster, Brussels, Wales and Scotland ensures the voices of hospitality businesses are heard when and where it matters - particularly when costly, complex and onerous new legislation is being proposed.
The BHA also works with Regional Development Agencies in England and other tourism organisation to seek their support for the industry.
We identify the key issues and formulate clear policies to reflect the views and needs of our members.
We develop relationships with key British and European policy makers and those who influence them, so that our members' views are communicated effectively and are taken into account and acted upon.
The BHA strives to update members frequently via the BHA website, e-zine and weekly Business Update.
The Business Update is a vital tool to canvas member opinion and inform on the various legislative changes.
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JULY 2009: Policing and Crime Bill
Probable Royal Assent for the Policing and Crime Bill, including Ministerial powers to specify standard, mandatory alcohol licensing conditions in England and Wales. |
JULY 2009: Carbon Reduction Commitment scheme
Registration process starts for businesses subject to the Carbon Reduction Commitment scheme (annual energy spend of £500,000 plus). |
JULY 2009: Business Rates Supplements Bill
Probable Royal Assent for the Business Rates Supplements Bill, adding up to 2p in the Pound (where rateable value exceeds £50,000) to pay for economic development projects in England and Wales. |
SEPTEMBER 2009: Licensing (Scotland) Act
The 1st is D-Day for full implementation of the Licensing (Scotland) Act. |
SEPTEMBER 2009: Low Pay Commission
Likely date for submitting evidence to the Low Pay Commission for its March 2010 report, recommending the minimum wage from October 2010. |
OCTOBER 2009: Service charge
Probable introduction of regulations preventing service charge being used to meet the minimum wage and of voluntary guidelines on providing information to customers of how tips are distributed. |
DECEMBER 2009: VAT
At midnight on 31st, VAT goes back to 17.5 per cent (or higher?). |
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| FORTHCOMING EVENTS |
| 12 Sep 2010 |
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Hospitaly Action - Polo Day
Beaufort Polo Club,
On Sunday 12th September Beaufort Polo Club will host Hospitality Action’s first ever polo day. The money raised will go directly to those in the hospitality industry who have fallen upon hard times. more>> |
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| 17-18 Sep 2010 |
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Discover Zadar - An Adriatic Odyssey
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Hosted by the City of Zadar, UK Trade & Investment team Croatia, the British Embassy Croatia, the Ministry of Sea, transport and infrastructure, and last,
but not least the Garden Festival team this 2 day business event will highlight all the opportunities in the wider Zadar region. more>> |
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| 19-21 Sep 2010 |
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Food and Drink Journalism
Hertford College,
Food and Drink Journalism is a two-day residential course run by Guy Dimond, Food Editor of Time Out
and Susan Low, Deputy Editor of Delicious. more>> |
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