01-Apr-2010 By John Harrington
JD Wetherspoon plans to explicitly market its pubs as the place in which to watch the World Cup. The company is set to screen most games — and...
31-Mar-2010 By Ewan Turney
Pubs have been left out in the cold over the proposed deal to force Sky to slash its prices to other broadcasters. And pubs could be further hit as...
29-Mar-2010 By Peter Coulson
Underage sales have received the lion's share of attention by this Government since the new Licensing Act, says Peter Coulson.
29-Mar-2010 By Ewan Turney
Pubs will be left out in the cold on any price reduction deals on Sky, according to reports as Ofcom unveils its decision this week.
22-Mar-2010 By Peter Coulson
It looked good on paper, didn't it? Online licensing applications, just like buying a CD or even car insurance, says Peter Coulson.
19-Mar-2010 By John Harrington and Lesley Foottit
More than 1,000 pubs and clubs in the UK and Ireland have signed up to receive 3D football through Sky. The broadcaster will also offer pubs...
18-Mar-2010 By John Harrington
The Conservatives want to "rationalise" the number of Government departments dealing with pubs — adding weight to rumours they'd put the Home...
17-Mar-2010 By Peter Coulson
Pub strip shows are about to face their greatest challenge when the law is changed later this year, says Peter Coulson. Following the Government's...
'Youth panel calls for booze ad ban'
16-Mar-2010
A youth panel is to call on the Government to ban alcohol advertisements from public places in a bid to "change Scotland's culture of alcohol...
12-Mar-2010 By Gemma McKenna
The online licensing application system promised by Government to reduce red tape for licensees has not materialised. According to the legal journal...
Publican Local Focus: Bustling Belfast
11-Mar-2010 By James Wilmore
Wherever you go in Belfast you are still never far from talk of the Troubles. Whether it be a taxi driver explaining his views, or a friendly...
10-Mar-2010 By Gemma McKenna
Late objections to premises licence applications will no longer be considered, following a landmark ruling last week. The Administrative Court,...
'Police let me down says gun landlord'
08-Mar-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
A publican who used his shotgun to confront and chase away two burglars yesterday condemned police for failing to turn up to help him. Simon Thomas,...
Licensing lawyer claims residents have too much power
04-Mar-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Objecting to the way licensed premises operate is becoming too easy for residents, according to a leading licensing lawyer. Clare Eames, a partner...
Supermarkets face licence reviews over discount deals
03-Mar-2010
A Scottish licensee has succeeded in getting a full licence review of local supermarkets whose deep discounting, he claims, falls foul of licensing...
25-Feb-2010 By John Harrington
Licensing Minister Gerry Sutcliffe says the beer tie is an issue that "needs to be addressed" in a wide-ranging interview with the MA.
25-Feb-2010 By John Harrington
Council chiefs have removed the designated premises supervisors of 11 Humberside pubs suspected of screening football via the internet.
16-Feb-2010 By Peter Coulson
Chelsea are riding high at the moment, but many will remember the days of Claudio Ranieri, also known as the Tinkerman, says Peter Coulson.
16-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottit
A Scottish licensee has re-applied to have the alcohol licences of two supermarkets reviewed for causing a risk to public health.
16-Feb-2010 By Peter Coulson
No surprise there have been only 3 examples of the minor variations procedure being used to relax live music conditions, says Coulson.
12-Feb-2010 By Gemma McKenna
Pubs across Britain will now receive up to £10 million in refunds after the High Court rejected an appeal over charges for playing music in venues.
10-Feb-2010 By Tony Halstead
The Government says it is encouraging police to use their powers "pretty robustly" to combat alcohol related crime in priority areas across the UK....
'Widow sets up new licensed trade body'
09-Feb-2010
The widow of a man beaten to death by a gang of drunken yobs has called for pubs and bars to help end Britain's binge-drinking culture. Helen...
09-Feb-2010 By Ewan Turney
The Government will not allow alcoholic drinks to appear in TV shows under new product placement rules. Product placvement has been allowed in UK...
08-Feb-2010 By John Harrington
Councils should be given "total control" over setting licensing hours in their area, says a group representing local authorities in London. London...
Troublespots face ban on alcohol sales after 3am
04-Feb-2010 By James Wilmore
Pubs, clubs and off licences in problem areas could be banned from selling alcohol after 3am, under new government plans. The proposed rule mean...
04-Feb-2010 By Ewan Turney
Councils will be able to impose blanket bans on 24-hour opening under new rules announced today. Licensing minister Gerry Sutcliffe announced that...
03-Feb-2010 By Ewan Turney
The Licensing Act is not to blame for a drop in attendances at pub live music gigs, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport has claimed.
02-Feb-2010 By John Harrington
Three people have been arrested after raids on 12 pubs and "several" private addresses - in the "biggest crackdown yet" on foreign satellite football.
Majority blame drunks for crime
29-Jan-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Nine out of 10 people believe that drunkenness contributes to the levels of crime near to where they live. The figure was revealed as part of the...
Publican Local Focus: Bournemouth - beside the seaside
28-Jan-2010
Bournemouth and stag parties go together like a pint of lager and a packet of crisps. It's been called "the pretender to the throne of the British...
Success of police alcohol crackdown questioned
27-Jan-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Questions have been raised about the success of a police operation involving 3,000 officers that was billed as a major crackdown on alcohol-related...
27-Jan-2010 By John Harrington
Just three instances are known of the new minor licence variations process being used to let a venue host live music. A further three examples are...
18-Jan-2010 By Gemma McKenna
More people could get cut-price Sky Sports at home, as BT and Virgin Media suggest they could reduce charges.
15-Jan-2010 By John Harrington
A Government spokesman has expressed "serious reservations" about a proposal from a Liberal Democrat peer for a radical overhaul of live music...
Bid to ban supermarkets from selling alcohol
14-Jan-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
A bid to ban supermarkets from selling alcohol has been launched on the 10 Downing Street website. Bar and nighlclub owner Gary Hunt, chief...
Licensing board defends teens toilet policy
13-Jan-2010
A senior licensing chief has defended a policy which means under 16s have to be supervised in pubs at all times - even when using the toilet....
13-Jan-2010 By John Harrington
Necrophilia and bestiality are two of the more bizarre crimes named in a draft list of extra relevant offences by the DCMS.
Licensee takes on supermarket giants
12-Jan-2010 By James Wilmore
A determined Scottish licensee is taking on three supermarket giants in a bid to prove their cut-price alcohol deals fall foul of the new licensing...
12-Jan-2010 By Lesley Foottit
A licensee who applied to have the alcohol licence of three supermarkets revoked on the grounds of public health has had his case rejected by Fife...
12-Jan-2010 By John Harrington
Police and council chiefs in Swansea plan to fine anyone who lends their ID to under-18s to buy alcohol. The youngsters could also be arrested on...
04-Jan-2010 By Ewan Turney
Sky and several other sports broadcasters will not be allowed to give evidence in a landmark foreign satellite football case.
Chris Maclean: Helping the council update its licensing policy
04-Jan-2010 By Chris Maclean
As we are so often reminded, the Licensing Act set out to promote four licensing objectives; prevention of crime and disorder, public safety,...
Pub's folk club falls foul of Licensing Act
21-Dec-2009
A Scottish pub has been forced to "bar" a thriving local folk group from its premises because of an oversight in its application under the new...
'Ritchie pub licence reviewed after complaints'
17-Dec-2009
Film director Guy Ritchie will face a review of his central London pub licence today after neighbours complained about noise. Westminster City...
14-Dec-2009 By John Harrington
Councillors in Liverpool have struck a blow to the Government's national ID card scheme, which could be used to check the age of customers in pubs....
11-Dec-2009 By Peter Coulson
Prosecutions against the illegal showing of Sky football are continuing, warns Peter Coulson.
09-Dec-2009 By John Harrington
The Government says businesses could save millions through its new plan to streamline licensing. The overall cost saving to businesses and other...
08-Dec-2009 By John Harrington
The High Court has upheld the right of police to use force to eject troublemakers from pubs and stop them re-entering. It came in an appeal of Luton...
03-Dec-2009 By Gemma McKenna
A Conservative shadow minister has thrown into doubt the party's willingness to curb cheap alcohol sales in supermarkets. In an exclusive interview...
