'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...
05-Dec-2008 By John Harrington
Pubs with older cellar cooling and air-conditioning systems may have to upgrade them to abide by European rules from the start of 2010. New checks...
03-Dec-2008 By Tony Halstead
Licensees are being caught out by new-style entrapment tactics employed by trading standards officers to target underage tobacco sales. Officers are...
27-Nov-2008 By The PMA Team
Pubs' performance can be split into three distinct groups, The PMA Team says.
Cigarette machine ban facing backlash
17-Nov-2008 By James Wilmore
Government plans to introduce a ban on cigarette vending machines in pubs are facing a major political backlash. The vending machine ban is among a...
Praise for pubs that ditch cigarette machines
23-Oct-2008 By Matt Eley Matt
Pubs are being urged to remove cigarette vending machines from their premises in a bid to stop youngsters smoking. A government consultation is...
'Mayor calls for cigarette vending machine ban'
20-Oct-2008
The elected mayor of Middlesbrough is calling for pubs in the town to get rid of cigarette vending machines. Ray Mallon believes the move would help...
14-Jul-2008 By Ewan Turney
But microbrewery BrewDog claim beer is for the connoisseurs and to be savoured - not drunk irresponsibly.
30-Jun-2008 By Ewan Turney
Call comes after a 50% rise in test purchase failure rates
'Cigarette vending machines should be banned'
30-Jun-2008
Council leaders are calling for a total ban on coin-operated cigarette vending machines, after new figures showed that sales of cigarettes to...
A healthy sparkle
19-Jun-2008
Carbonated drinks already account for 81% of soft drinks volumes in pubs — and there's still room for expansion The carbonated soft drink reigns...