Court opposes minimum price scheme
05-Nov-2004
A court in Scotland has ruled in favour of pubcos and refused to allow a minimum pricing scheme in pubs.Mitchells & Butlers and Spirit joined...
Hosts face curbs in Bournemouth
04-Nov-2004
Hosts in Bournemouth are being urged to take on extra responsibility for their surrounding area including routine checks for litter and damage to properties as part of a new police-led accreditation and award programme for pubs and clubs
Joint names on licences
Reform spells budget woe for 40% of councils
04-Nov-2004
Four in 10 local authorities in England and Wales have contacted the Local Government Association (LGA) saying that reform of licensing laws will leave big holes in their budget, the Morning Advertiser has learned
Property company in the bidding for Laurel
04-Nov-2004
by The PMA Team A property company has been named as the third bidder in the Laurel Pub Company auction. St James Place Capital, the majority...
Reaching for the Sky
04-Nov-2004
Sky enraged pub subscribers during the summer by increasing the cost of its standard package by 18% and Prem Plus by 300%. The PMA Team meets its...
Sky: shop pubs that show sport illegally
04-Nov-2004
Broadcaster opts for pint-glass bug by Tony Halstead Sky is encouraging licensees to shop other pubs that show sport illegally. The satellite...
Drink Talking: John McNamara
04-Nov-2004
Will the constant negative coverage of the drinks industry ever stop asks John McNamara, chief executive of the BII.Once again the industry has been...
Dining high on list for Plume's owners
04-Nov-2004
Princetown's oldest building, the Plume of Feathers, has been sold for the first time in 36 years. A sister-and-brother partnership Pat Weir and...
Cover your bases for Christmas hours
04-Nov-2004
Still on the subject of extensions, it seems an appropriate time to review this year's Christmas period, and in particular special parties that you...
Camper van guide seeks pub listings
04-Nov-2004
Pubs that are willing to house camper vans will be able to take advantage of a lucrative and growing market by being included in a forthcoming...
Has Sky reached its limit?
04-Nov-2004
Howls of protest greeted increased Sky subscriptions during the summer. The Morning Advertiser news desk had never received so many angry phone...
It's time for action
04-Nov-2004
MP John Grogan outlines his concerns for licensees and urges pubs to respond. In a call to arms, MP and trade supporter John Grogan last week urged...
We all have a part to play to combat binge drinking'
04-Nov-2004
We were delighted that Roger Protz praised the Coors Beer Naturally Campaign in last week's Morning Advertiser, but surprised that he chose to...
Smoke protector
03-Nov-2004
The possibility of a smoking ban in Scotland is growing more likely. Tom Sandham reports.After a week of announcements from the Scottish Executive,...
ODPM to draw conclusions on rent next year
03-Nov-2004
John Prescott's office is not expected to issue findings on its commercial leases consultation until early next year. The Office of the Deputy Prime...
Legal advice: The Gambling Bill
03-Nov-2004
The Gambling Bill may well affect the pub trade. Here's all you need to know about it.By David Clifton of our team of legal experts at London...
Sky airs signal to catch illegal broadcasters
02-Nov-2004
Sky has revealed the new technology it is using in the hunt for licensees who illegally televise Premier League football.From now on licensees who...
Legal advice: Reviewing rent reviews
02-Nov-2004
By David Clifton of our team of legal experts at London solicitors Joelson Wilson.Upwards only rent reviews (UORRs) have been targeted by the Office...
Legal advice: Licensing variations
29-Oct-2004
What exactly do you want on your premises licence?By David Clifton of thePublican.com's team of legal experts from London solicitors Joelson...
Portman: Sex on the Beach must end
28-Oct-2004
by John Harrington Bedford brewer Charles Wells has claimed a Portman Group ruling against its Sex on the Beach cocktail mix in the Muse range could...
Blair pledges support for 24-hour licensing
28-Oct-2004
by Ewan Turney Prime Minister Tony Blair has confirmed his support for 24-hour licensing despite police chiefs warning Britain faces an epidemic of...
VBM chiefs banned from director posts
28-Oct-2004
by Tony Halstead and The PMA Team The four directors of high street bar operator Vodka Bar Management (VBM) who were variously involved running...
Trade fury over smoke ban slur
28-Oct-2004
An Irish licensees' leader claims his views have been misrepresented by UK officials seeking a smoking ban.Tadg O'Sullivan, chief executive of the...
Royal Exchange pair call it quits
28-Oct-2004
The Royal Exchange has come onto the market after its owners, Dave and Pat Buxton, decided to leave the trade after a short stint at the Torrington...
Councils fear fees in limbo
28-Oct-2004
Fears are growing that further delays in the publication of fees could seriously jeopardise the timetable for introduction of the new Licensing Act....
Policy power
27-Oct-2004
We've heard lots about binge-drinking problems. Isn't it time we heard about efforts to stop it? Tom Sandham reports.Social responsibility is in this...
Watchdog slams 'hidden menace' of red tape
27-Oct-2004
The government has come under fire for the layers of red tape faced by licensees and other small businesses. The Better Regulation Task Force (BRTF)...
Allowance for 24-hour casino licences 'unfair' on pubs
27-Oct-2004
The pub industry has come to blows with the government over its reform of the Gambling Bill that will pave the way for giant Las Vegas-style...
Taunton minimum pricing illegal, says OFT
27-Oct-2004
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has told a council that its minimum pricing scheme is illegal.As the debate over the schemes continues, Taunton...
Licensed Trade Charity launches
26-Oct-2004
The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) enjoyed its official launch today, announcing it will offer support to more than 1.6 million workers in the licensed...
Taxi marshals for Birmingham
22-Oct-2004
Trained 'taxi marshalls' are to hit the streets of Birmingham in a bid to alleviate late night disorder.As part of plans to come out of a recent...
Air quality: A change of air
22-Oct-2004
As the government prepares its White Paper on smoking, pubs still have everything to play for. Phil Mellows reports.The threat of a public places...
GK dumps Appleton's in favour of Wayside
21-Oct-2004
by The PMA Team Greene King is scrapping its food-led Appleton's concept, once seen as a growth brand at the company. Three of the six Appleton's...
Night buses on a roll in Greater Manchester
21-Oct-2004
by John Harrington A new night-bus service to help revellers get home after a night out and cut alcohol-fuelled disorder on the streets starts...
Air quality: Clear options
21-Oct-2004
Phil Mellows looks at how to decide on an alternative option to 'smoking allowed throughout'.For the time being there are plenty of options open to...
LAs' failure to consult on licensing reform alarms trade
21-Oct-2004
The trade has been rocked by research that shows 10 per cent of local authorities are failing to consult with licensees on their plans for licensing...
Trade fears increased alcohol smuggling after ruling
21-Oct-2004
Licensees fear a new wave of alcohol smuggling could hit trade following a European Commission (EC) ruling on cross-channel shopping.The EC has...
Drink Talking: Jon Collins
21-Oct-2004
Should glass be removed from all venues or is each case different asks Jon Collins, chief executive of the Bar Entertainment and Dance Association...
Council survey points to lack of consultation
21-Oct-2004
by John Harrington One in 10 local authorities have conducted no consultation whatsoever on their licensing policy, according to a new report from...
M&B's two-fors' put to the sword
21-Oct-2004
by Ewan Turney Two-for-one drink offers and happy hours have been dumped by managed operator Mitchells & Butlers in a crackdown on speed...
Energy: Power struggle
20-Oct-2004
Saving energy is not just environmentally-friendly - it could also save you lots of money - and it's easier to do than you might think, writes Phil...
Legal advice: Firework displays
20-Oct-2004
Remember, remember the regulations should you host fireworks on the 5th of November.By Kathryn Dowsett of thePublican.com's team of legal experts...
Legal advice: Preparing for transition
19-Oct-2004
By thePublican.com's team of legal experts at London solicitors Joelson Wilson.As we have reported in the last few weeks, the government has...
Gambling reforms announced by government
19-Oct-2004
Reforms to the gambling bill have been announced today - paving the way for huge Las Vegas-style casinos to be built across the country.A relaxation...
Pubcos fight council on minimum pricing
19-Oct-2004
Two pubcos have taken legal action to fight plans for a minimum price scheme in Scotland.Mitchells and Butlers has joined forces with Spirit to block...
Pressure grows over smoking ban
19-Oct-2004
A report from medical advisers has emphasised concerns over passive smoking and increased pressure on the government to consider a public ban.The...
Punish the glassing thugs, not the trade'
14-Oct-2004
The Viewpoint article by Jefford "Why glass ban is not the answer", in last week's Morning Advertiser is one of those rare comments full of common...
Ofcom code will hinder binge battle says WSA
14-Oct-2004
The Wine & Spirits Association (WSA) has blasted Ofcom's draft code for alcohol ads for being "too prescriptive" and stating that it will not necessarily curb alcohol misuse
Yates first to adopt minimum price scheme
14-Oct-2004
Yates has become the first pub company to enforce a minimum price scheme across its estate. As part of its nine-point BarSafe strategy the managed...
