Legal advice: police objections to licence extensions
22-May-2001
Inconsistent licence extensions have sparked controversy says thePublican.com's legal adviser, David Clifton.Reading the Sunday papers, a headline on...
Equal measures - call time on sex discrimination
22-May-2001
Hilary Slater, solicitor for the Equal Opportunities Commission, urges licensees to call time on sex discriminationIn 1982 a Mrs French sued and won...
Food storage and display
22-May-2001
Given the importance that food now has in most pub businesses, it is understandable that, as with bottle coolers, design considerations as well as...
A design for life
22-May-2001
McNally Design is famed for 'creating' the Irish bar 10 years ago. Today, it has a more radical vision for the future.It is hard to believe that the...
It's a glass act
22-May-2001
The importance of clean glasses cannot be understatedGiven that there is going to be increasing pressure on pubs and bars to make the most of the...
An ice little earner
22-May-2001
Better use of ice in drinks can be a winner for pubsFaced with the prospect of forking out a thousand pounds or so for an ice making machine, the...
How low can you go?
21-May-2001
Low alcohol beers have been out of favour for around a decade. Ben McFarland investigates how the category is trying to revive its fortunes.It would...
Bass spends on pubs alongside hotel deals
21-May-2001
Bass is continuing to invest in developing its pub and restaurant business alongside multimillion-pound hotel acquisitions.It is channeling cash into...
Government to draft trade disability guidelines
21-May-2001
The Government is preparing guidelines for licensees on how to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act.The move follows concern within the...
Police given new powers in drugs crackdown
21-May-2001
Police have been granted tough new powers to arrest licensees of premises where customers are found to be taking or dealing in illegal drugs.This...
Neame says no to Government licensing reform plans
21-May-2001
A leading trade campaigner has said he would prefer the licensing system to stay as it is rather than see the Government's proposed reforms brought...
Court ruling on Bass Brewers due
21-May-2001
Interbrew is expected to go to the European Court of Justice if it fails in its High Court fight over Bass Brewers.At 4.30pm on Wednesday (May 23),...
What the Sunday papers say - May 20
20-May-2001
Sunday TimesFarmers and hauliers plan to target Tony Blair in new demonstrations against the threat to country sports and the cost of fuel duty. Fuel...
Time to take stock?
18-May-2001
Stocktakers are among the unsung heroes of the licensed trade.Do you know your Arse from your Almendrado? Can you tell a widgeon from a pigeon?...
Thinking of stocking cask ale?
18-May-2001
Whether or not to sell cask ale, or 'real ale' as it is sometimes called, is something all licensees have to decide. It helps to know exactly what...
Family brewers in support for licensing bill campaign
18-May-2001
Support is growing for the trade group campaigning against Government plans to move licensing control from magistrates to local authorities.The...
Passive smoking case reignites fears of smoking ban
18-May-2001
Fears that the pub trade could face a complete ban on smoking and possible legal action by staff resurfaced this month when an Australian barmaid was...
Geronimo Inns expands with new pubs
18-May-2001
Geronimo Inns, which owns a group of award-winning pubs, has opened its first outpost in east London.The Figurehead is a stylish, contemporary pub...
Public entertainment
17-May-2001
Q For many years I have offered live music at my pub by way of one man playing his guitar and singing alone to a backing tape. This has always been...
Buckley plans return to roots
17-May-2001
Sporting Lodge boss declares pub interest for groupFormer Greenalls director Ken Buckley (pictured), who launched the award-winning Squares and Via...
Rural compensation fight to continue
17-May-2001
Rural licensees whose businesses have suffered because of foot-and-mouth disease have vowed to continue to fight for compensation.The licensees, who...
Supermarket's licensed café a success
17-May-2001
A new restaurant and bar concept launched last month by supermarket chain Safeway is proving very popular with customers.The first Café Fresco, at...
Crime Bill gets the green light
17-May-2001
Parliament passes controversial Criminal Justice BillThe controversial Criminal Justice and Police Act, which has been slammed by the trade for its...
Licensee unveils election manifesto
17-May-2001
Licensee Joe Duthie, who is standing as an independent candidate in the General Election, has unveiled his manifesto.Mr Duthie, who is licensee of...
ITV to launch pub sport rival
17-May-2001
Digital package to take on Sky with cut-price subscription feeITVDigital has become the first broadcaster to challenge Sky's dominance in the pub...
Diageo targets mobile phones with Nightfly
17-May-2001
Nightfly service to attract drinkers via text messagesDiageo has announced the launch of Nightfly, a new text-message based service designed to drive...
Jennings demands public cash for rural pubs
17-May-2001
Jennings Brothers has called on the Government to pump cash into helping rural pubs as it continues to be hit by the foot-and-mouth crisis.Although...
Luminar takes on Wetherspoon and Bass
17-May-2001
Success of 'Wetherspoon template' leads to expansion for brandBar and club operator Luminar has declared war on JD Wetherspoon and Bass' Goose with...
The growth of organic beers
17-May-2001
Organic beers are finding their way to a growing number of bars as consumers become wary of artificial ingredients. David Flockhart reports.The...
Lack of relief may close pub
16-May-2001
Council accused of finding excuses over rural ratesA local authority in Essex has been accused of finding excuses not to implement the new mandatory...
Publicans face penalties over pensions
16-May-2001
Publicans could face a £50,000 fine if they fail to set up a stakeholder pension scheme for their staff - and initial research suggests that only a...
Gales upbeat despite red tape and duty
16-May-2001
Red tape, beer duty, foot-and-mouth and flooding have not dampened George Gale & Co's hopes of expanding.The Hampshire brewer is on the lookout...
Former chief returns to Bass Brewers
15-May-2001
Interbrew has brought back a former boss of Bass' brewing arm to head the business.Jerry Fowden (pictured) is taking over, with immediate effect, as...
General Election manifestos focus on red tape debate
15-May-2001
Cutting red tape for small businesses including pubs has become a focus for political debate after it was unveiled in two party manifestos.The...
How smart is your pub?
14-May-2001
How smart is your pub? If you think that polishing the horse brasses and dusting that bottle of ruby port makes your pub smart, think again. We are...
G&J Greenall announce appointment of Sales & Marketing Director
14-May-2001
Steve Ferris has been appointed Sales & Marketing Director with G. & J. Greenall, subsidiary of the De Vere Group plc. He brings a wealth of...
New management team for ex-Whitbread pubs
14-May-2001
Morgan Grenfell has confirmed the management line-up for its 3,000-strong pub business created out of Whitbread's estate.Robbie Halkett, pictured...
Licensees urged to mind safety rules with firework displays
11-May-2001
Licensees have been warned to check health and safety regulations with local authorities before holding firework displays at their pubs.The warning...
Stakeholder pensions
09-May-2001
Q I am the owner of a large pub with 10 employees. I have heard that stakeholder pensions have now been introduced and that I should provide one for...
Red Tape Group targets election candidates
09-May-2001
The trade's Red Tape Group, which is fighting for an end to excessive regulation, is to write to all the candidates standing in the forthcoming...
Foot-and-mouth financial aid for trade
09-May-2001
by David Clifton, one of thePublican.com's legal team.I was listening to Radio 4 on the day that Phoenix, the 13-day-old heifer from Devon, had been...
Out of control? The trade's concern over licensing reform remains
09-May-2001
The Government's plans for licensing reform have been welcomed by the public, however, the trade still has many concerns. It seems the traditional...
Brands of gold - S&N profiled
08-May-2001
Mark Ludmon profiles Scottish & Newcastle, one of the licensed trade's biggest companies.Bob Ivell has just arrived back from checking out one of...
Happy schnapps
08-May-2001
Schnapps is emerging as a genuine and viable player in the white spirits market. Ben McFarland reports.They are a charming, yet slightly sneaky bunch...
Organic brews rise to demand
08-May-2001
Industry sees 'green' products treble in the past yearBrewers are cashing in on the soaring demand for organic food and drink - on a big scale....
Vodka Jelly faces Irish bid to ban it
08-May-2001
Vintners' Federation claims London-based product targets childrenThe largest licensees' association in the Irish Republic has advised members not to...
Hands to quit and take over Nomura's pubs
06-May-2001
Unique Pub Company, Inn Partnership, Voyager Pub Group and other pub companies may pass into the hands of a new private equity firm.Guy Hands is...
Cost effective menu planning
03-May-2001
A decent food offering is now essential for pubs, as people turn to eating out more than they have done ever before. So make sure its profitable......
Employment agencies
02-May-2001
New regulations aim to improve employment agency standards, which should make recruitment easier for publicans.We can expect to hear more in the...
Caffrey's goes back to its roots
02-May-2001
Ale relaunch reduces ABV and reclaims Irish heritageBegorrah, bejaysus, bejaminty and bejabers, Bass has put the "oirishness" back into Caffrey's and...
