Posted by admin on October 13, 2011 under Finances | 
Governments throughout the world are performing different methods as a way to tackle citizen obesity such as cutting fast food stores but Denmark has gone to an extreme and is now charging its inhabitants more cash.
The Nordic country has put a ‘fat tax’ on foods like butter, oil and chocolate in an effort to take a stand against unhealthy eating routine.
The recently launched tax will raise the price of foods like burger, sugar and soft drinks which is considered to be the first country in the world to tax fatty foods.
The Walled Garden Bistro only uses superb foods that are bursting with flavours, so rest assured you can eat what you wish and won’t have to be concerned about the price.
The cost increase on small packages will only raise slightly, however when you get to the till there could be a substantial influence on the shopping costs.
The scheme is to aid in increasing the typical life expectancy of Danes which is currently below the typical at 79 years-old. Hungary already has a new tax referred to as Hamburger Law but it only requires greater taxes on pastries, food flavourings and salty snacks.
Other countries are reportedly considering similar taxes as a possible way to target Europe’s growing obesity crisis. Some experts claim though that it will do nothing at all to change consumer’s dangerous eating habits. It is stated 70% of the British population will be obese or overweight by 2050.
Eat fine food that is wholesome in addition to delicious at the award-winning Bistro Preston, the Walled Garden.
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It’s the time of the year when companies are starting to book their Christmas party Preston, and when figuring out which place to go and how much to pay, it’s important to take into consideration the tax exemption made available from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Companies who have a yearly Christmas party Lancashire for all their staff can receive a £150 per head entitlement towards it, which means that the price of the event is not liable to tax or National Insurance payments.
There are numerous points that need to be considered with this entitlement. It’s not an allowance – a company can’t put on a more costly event and make use of the £150 entitlement to offset this. The event should also be open to all employees at a location, so a celebration exclusively for senior staff would not get this entitlement.
Every cost has to be taken into consideration; such as venue hire, transportation and food and drink, and is then separated by the variety of employees attending. If it concerns more than £150 per person, there’s no tax reduction.
There are numerous possibilities for employers searching for the ideal venue for their Christmas do, and if you’re considering hotels Preston, the Barton Grange Hotel might be your perfect area. Located just north of Preston in the charming village of Barton, the hotel has fantastic transport links as it’s just a few minutes from both the M6 and M55, so all employees at your company can simply get to and from the party.
If you feel like making it that bit more unique, why don’t you stay over later? The Barton Grange Hotel offer double or twin rooms for just £55 per night so you can enjoy a relaxing night’s sleep after your event and get up renewed for the next day!
