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Rules and compliance

What UK law and the regulators actually require of a restaurant that publishes.

Last published 25 Aug 2026 — the TableSpark team, London
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Rules and compliance 2026-08-14

Film: A Voucher Dispute Reaches the Table

When voucher terms change after sale, disputes can reach the table. Version every policy, bind each sale to the terms shown, and keep one trusted redemption record.

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Rules and compliance 2026-08-14

Film: Stop Yesterday's Promotion Reaching Today's Guest

An expired promotion that still appears online can create complaints at the till. Check every end date, condition and linked page from one controlled record before the offer closes.

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Rules and compliance 2026-08-14

Film: When a Pavement-Table Promise Outruns Permission

Outdoor seating information can become misleading when a pavement licence is granted, varied or expires. Keep the public page tied to the current permission record.

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Rules and compliance 2026-08-14

Film: A Reform Headline Can Hide the Live Duty

Food regulation in 2026 is a moving policy picture, not one blanket UK restaurant duty. Separate current legal obligations from proposals, guidance and nation-specific changes.

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Rules and compliance 2026-08-06

Film: Pull the Dish Before the Next Ticket

A 90-second restaurant food-withdrawal and recall workflow: stop sale, trace the affected batch, choose the correct notice route, update every guest-facing surface and leave a decision log.

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