At the Restaurant Association meeting today it came to light that mandatory pensions will be brought in by2012.  Business will pay 3%, employees 4% and the government 1%.  The minimum wage is set to rise by 1.2% and in 2011 emloyers NI contribution will rise by 1%.  Menus will have to list allergens and calorific content and VAT will rise to 20% by mid 2010.  JOY!!!!!