World health chiefs back minimum pricing
24-May-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Health chiefs at the World Health Organisation (WHO) have called for the introduction of minimum pricing to reduce alcohol harm. The move follows...
24-May-2010 By Ewan Turney
Six out of ten adults want cigarette style health warnings on drinks labels, says a new survey. The YouGov SixthSense report said 95% are in favour...
Pubs should not have to protect customers' health
18-Mar-2010 By James Wilmore
The government has admitted it should not be an "overriding objective" for licensees to protect the health of their customers and acknowledged the...
Men urged to have a health check at their local
09-Mar-2010 By James Wilmore
Male drinkers are being encouraged to have a health check while at their local pub, as part of a new scheme to cut alcohol abuse. Four pubs across...
'Ex-Royal Marine in deal to bring cigarettes back to pubs'
10-Feb-2010
JD Wetherspoon, the pub operator, is in advanced talks over a £500 million debt refinancing that would put it in a position to restore the dividend...
Health campaign to highlight 'unseen' damage of alcohol
28-Jan-2010 By James Wilmore
A new series of stark adverts will show the damage heavy drinkers could be doing to their internal organs, as part of a continuing government...
28-Jan-2010 By John Harrington
The Government wants to force pubs to display health and unit information at the point of sale in the next stage of its booze crackdown. And fears...
Paul Smith: Health report could impact on well-being of industry
14-Jan-2010
Speaking to operators recently, it is clear the snow has caused problems in the short term, yet in the longer term the parliamentary Health Committee...
Alcohol health report - make or break?
14-Jan-2010 By James Wilmore
The parliamentary Health Committee's 130-page report into alcohol attracted plenty of headlines for its call for a minimum price. Beyond that, there...
Cigarette machines to dispense snacks
07-Jan-2010 By Claire Dodd Claire
Cigarette vending machines rendered redundant by the 2011 ban look set to be saved by being used as snack dispensers. Snack importer Salysol GB has...
'Alcohol price controls suggested by World Health Organisation'
18-Nov-2009 By James Wilmore
Minimum price controls should be imposed on alcohol and tougher drink-driving laws introduced, policy options circulated by the World Health...
13-Nov-2009 By John Harrington
The Government plans to ban cigarette vending machines from pubs in England from 1 October 2011. The ban will cost a huge £709m to the industry, smokers and the Government in lost revenue.
Cig machines to be banned from October 2011
13-Nov-2009 By James Wilmore
Cigarette vending machines will be banned from October 2011, but pubs will still be allowed to sell cigarettes over the bar. The government's Health...
11-Nov-2009 By Ewan Turney
A pub cigarette vending machine supplier has lashed out over proposals to ban machines and disregard new technology. A total ban on cigarette...
Cigarette machine ban moves closer
10-Nov-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
The removal of cigarette vending machines from pubs moved a step closer after the House of Lords rejected a bid to stop the plans. In a vote...
10-Nov-2009 By John Harrington
A total ban on cigarette vending machines looks almost inevitable after Lords rejected an attempt to stop it. Last night an amendment by Lord Howe...
Pubs already ditching cigarette machines
28-Oct-2009
Pub companies are getting ahead of the game by taking cigarette vending machines out of their pubs before they are outlawed by the government. Welsh...
Anti-binge ads are "pretty dull", argues health chief
21-Oct-2009 By James Wilmore
A health chief has today branded anti-binge government campaigns as "pretty dull" and argued that trying to "persuade" people not to drink too much...
EC declares cigarette minimum pricing against the law
16-Oct-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
Moves to introduce a minimum price on alcohol in Scotland may have been dealt a blow by the European Commission. The Commission has stated that it...
MPs agree to ban on cig vending machines
13-Oct-2009 By James Wilmore
A ban on cigarette vending machines now looks certain to happen after MPs agreed they should be outlawed. An amendment to the Health Bill by Labour...
13-Oct-2009 By Gemma McKenna
Pubs may soon be forced to remove cigarette vending machines as MPs agreed to have them outlawed last night. MPs supported an amendment to have the...
'Doctors call on MPs to vote for tobacco display ban in Health Bill'
12-Oct-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
Doctors and health charities are calling on MPs to ban the display of tobacco products in shops across England. The controversial measure, contained...
09-Oct-2009 By Ewan Turney
Three-quarters of licensees would rather remove their cigarette vending machines than abide by strict new rules. That is according to a new survey...
25-Sep-2009 By Ewan Turney
A complete ban on cigarette vending machines in Scottish pubs has moved a step closer after MSPs voted in favour of the bill.
'Cig vending machine ban moves closer'
25-Sep-2009 By James Wilmore
New laws that would ban the display of tobacco in Scottish shops have passed their first parliamentary hurdle. MSPs yesterday voted through the first...
02-Sep-2009 By Ewan Turney
Tory shadow health minister Mike Penning will lead the discussion on challenges the drinks industry faces at the WSTA conference.
Fears raised about safety of electronic cigarettes
12-Aug-2009
The government is set to crack down on sales of electronic cigarettes with tests being carried out to assess their levels of toxicity. Many pubs and...
11-Aug-2009 By Ewan Turney
The health of pub managers is suffering because of the long hours they are being asked to work due to cost cutting, trade union Unite has warned....
'Women today drinking more than their mothers'
10-Aug-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
More than half of middle-aged women reckon they drink more than their mums did, a poll revealed yesterday. Twelve per cent of over-40s drink every...
Organic food has 'no extra health benefits' says FSA
29-Jul-2009
Eating organic food offers no extra health benefits, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA). An independent review commissioned by the (FSA)...
24-Jun-2009 By John Harrington
Late-night bars are tackling problems relating to underage entry with "excellent results" — so the Government should lay off new restrictions on...
Pubs serve salty food to encourage drinking, says health group
03-Jun-2009
Pub groups including Mitchells & Butlers (M&B), JD Wetherspoon and Young's have been criticised by a health campaign group which analysed...
14-May-2009 By John Harrington
An influential alcohol health campaigner has urged the Government to act more favourably towards well-run pubs. Alcohol Concern chief executive Don...
Alternatives to mains gas
12-May-2009
When a pub is situated in a non-mains gas area, the licensee will need an alternative fuel for the provision of heating, water heating and, in some...
James Wilmore: Hug a health lobbyist? I think you should...
08-May-2009 By James Wilmore
"My father taught me many things here - he taught me in this room. He taught me - keep your friends close but your enemies closer" Michael Corleone,...
Hamish Champ: Health surveys often cause me to hurl
20-Apr-2009 By Hamish Champ
I don't know about you - and let's face it, why would I? - but the conclusions of some scientific surveys can make me chuckle to myself in public to...
Doctors say public health campaigns on alcohol are failing
08-Apr-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
Eight out of 10 doctors and nurses believe public health campaigns to stem alcohol related problems have not been effective. A survey of 205 medical...
07-Apr-2009 By Ewan Turney
The Scottish Beer and Pub Association has slammed proposals to ban cigarette vending machines and force tobacco sales under the counter.
'Cig machines face axe in pubs'
01-Apr-2009
Cigarette vending machines could be banned from pubs and clubs if landmark court cases succeed.Salford council is prosecuting two firms which install...
'Health Secretary: Teetotallers should be celebrated'
19-Mar-2009
Teetotallers should be celebrated instead of shunned as pariahs, the Health Secretary will say today. In a devastating assessment of Britain's...
12-Mar-2009 By John Harrington
The BBPA event aims to convince them "what a great industry we represent and how the vast majority of licensees operate responsibly and conscientiously".
Healthy lobby to discuss drinking habits with trade
12-Mar-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
Police and health chiefs are to meet for summit talks with trade leaders next week. The North of England region of the British Beer & Pub...
Cigarette vending machine ban slammed
27-Feb-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
Moves to ban cigarette vending machines in Scotland have been branded "disappointing" by a leading trade group. The plan was outlined by public...
27-Feb-2009 By Ewan Turney
Pubs will stop selling cigarettes and will ultimately lose customers if vending machines are banned in Scotland, according to the SBPA.
'Scotland's drink-drive limit set to be slashed amid booze-related health crisis'
22-Feb-2009
"Scotland is in the grip of a health crisis after research revealed that more than half of men and 30 per cent of women drink to excess. Figures...
Scots smoking ban helps bar workers' health
10-Feb-2009 By James Wilmore
The Scottish smoking ban has brought health benefits for smoking and non-smoking barstaff, according to research published today. The study, funded...
05-Feb-2009 By Ewan Turney
Six of the Britain's leading pub restaurant chains have agreed to reduce salt and saturated fats in a bid to help people eat more healthily outside...
19-Jan-2009 By Tony Halstead
Drinkers in a Lancashire holiday resort are to be given health warnings via special messages embossed on polycarbonate glasses. More than 20,000...
Mark Daniels: Electronic Cigarettes: Socially Acceptable, or Totally Taboo?
12-Dec-2008
Wouldn't it be great if we could get the smokers back in the pub again?They're a contentious bunch, those smokers. Single-handedly, they're the...
Remote control option to limit cig vending machine sales
09-Dec-2008 By James Wilmore
Tough plans to clamp down on children buying cigarettes from vending machines in pubs - and a ban on cigarette displays in shops - have been unveiled...
