Legal

Paid for policing issue raised by top cop

16-Dec-2003

A leading police officer has again questioned who should foot the bill when extra police are needed to control alcohol-fuelled violence and...

Police on murder trail

11-Dec-2003

Four people arrested in connection with the murder of a man at a Cambridgeshire pub have been released without charge. Peter Stone, 37, died last...

BMA calls for smoking ban to protect children

11-Dec-2003

by Claire Hu The pub trade is facing further pressure from the health profession over the issue of smoking after the British Medical Association...

LICENSING REForm back on track

11-Dec-2003

by Tony Halstead Long awaited guidance notes, crucial to the smooth implementation of the new Licensing Act, could be laid before Parliament before...

Havana Club shows more Cuban clout

11-Dec-2003

Pernod Ricard has new packaging for its Havana Club rum range, in a bid to reinforce the brand's Cuban heritage. Bottles of 3 Year Old, 7 Year Old,...

Oak & Black Dog is sold afterpair decide to retire to Spain

11-Dec-2003

A Warwickshire village pub is now in the hands of a local family partnership after the previous lessees decided to retire to Spain. The Oak &...

Legal advice: Some you win, some you lose

09-Dec-2003

Betting offices have some success where pubs have failed.by David Clifton of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitor Joelson...

Legal advice: Time to renew your licence

08-Dec-2003

By David Clifton of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson WilsonYou will no doubt be aware by now that the...

Glasgow bans happy hours and drinks promos

05-Dec-2003

Glasgow's licensing board has banned happy hours and drinks promotions from pubs in the city.The board, which approved the plans at the end of last...

Police start murder hunt

04-Dec-2003

Police have launched a murder hunt after a man died following an attack at a Cambridgeshire pub. Officers believe Peter Stone, 37, was attacked with...

Charter Group calls for industry to work together to avoid ban

04-Dec-2003

The Charter Group has called on the hospitality industry to work closer together or risk a smoking ban.The calls come as more pressure for an all-out...

Licensing Act delayed again

04-Dec-2003

The government has failed to keep its promise on the implementation of the new Licensing Act.The trade is still waiting for the guidance and fees to...

Trade must prepare for policy assault

04-Dec-2003

It was with a sinking heart that the Morning Advertiser approached the details of the Prime Minister's "Big Conversation", launched so extravagantly...

TRADE scorn for BIG CONVERSATION

04-Dec-2003

by Claire Hu The Government has been accused of sending out conflicting messages on key issues affecting the trade, such as paid-for policing and...

W&D loses court battle over host's dodgy liquor

04-Dec-2003

by MA Reporter Wolverhampton & Dudley has lost a High Court test case over whether it has legal responsibility for the action of a pub manager in...

Young's in talks with council to sell city HQ

04-Dec-2003

by Tony Halstead Young's Brewery will retain its spiritual home in the London borough of Wandsworth even if the company decides to go ahead with...

Stamp duty tax on pub leases starts today

01-Dec-2003

Licensees taking on a new pub lease from today will have to pay the new Stamp Duty Land Tax.The new tax will see licensees charged duty based on the...

Legal advice: End cab chaos at closing time

28-Nov-2003

More cabs at closing time would cut down on disorder.by Richard Williams of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson...

Colliers CRE slams government over planning reforms

28-Nov-2003

Property consultants Collier CRE have slammed government plans to reform planning laws.It has condemned an announcement from planning minister Keith...

Foodies pub changes hands

27-Nov-2003

A food-led freehouse which is the only pub in the village of Great Braxted, near Witham, Essex, has changed hands. The Du Cane Arms has been sold on...

Government slammed for reform bodge job'

27-Nov-2003

by The PMA Team A leading councillor has slammed the Government for bodging the practical details of licensing reform. Cllr Bernard Atha, OBE, who...

Caravan sites: Carry on camping

27-Nov-2003

It could cost less than £100 to turn an unused plot of land into a caravan site - so what are you waiting for?They are a strange breed, caravanning...

Doctors call for smoking ban in UK pubs

27-Nov-2003

Letter to The Times from the president of the Royal College of Physicians and others calling for a smoking ban in the UK's pubs and bars.Sir, We...

Buck Inn may prove a winner for new owner

27-Nov-2003

The Buck Inn, described by selling agent Guy Simmonds as being in the "honey pot" village of Maunby, North Yorkshire, has come onto the market. The...

Hutson warns of regulatory issues

27-Nov-2003

by Tony Halstead The threat of a smoking ban and new disability rights are the main challenges facing licensees inthe next two years, Federation of...

Gambling law reform may give pubs income boost

27-Nov-2003

by John Harrington Trade experts hope the Govern-ment's new Gambling Bill could bring customers back from betting shops to use fruit machines in...

Total ban on smoking is the only safe option, say physicians

27-Nov-2003

Health experts slate trade smoking charter by Steve Hemsley The hospitality industry's voluntary code for tackling smoking in public places has been...

Mansion is set for new lease of life

27-Nov-2003

A Georgian mansion in Llechryd, around three miles from Cardigan, Wales, has been sold by Robert Barry & Co. Castell Malgwyn is situated on the...

Seafarers is sold

27-Nov-2003

The Exeter office of Christie & Co has sold the Seafarers restaurant in Falmouth, Cornwall, on behalf of Paula Greenhead to Nigel Holmes, who...

Legal advice: Licensing Act Timetable

26-Nov-2003

by Richard Williams of thePublican.com's team of legal experts from London solicitors Joelson Wilson.It will come as no surprise that the timetable...

Charter Group fights back against call for smoking ban

26-Nov-2003

The Charter Group has slammed calls by doctors for a smoking ban in pubs and bars as "ill-informed and irresponsible". Medical leaders have asked for...

48-hour week may be reality for licensees

26-Nov-2003

Licensees could be forced to implement the 48-hour working week if the European Commission (EC) gets its way.The Commission is expected to slam...

Arkell's celebrates as pub opens after three-year fight

25-Nov-2003

Arkell's Brewery has finally opened its new-build site, the Tawny Owl, after a three-year fight with local planners and property company Bryant...

Demand is high but some pubs aren't selling, says agent

25-Nov-2003

While the demand for pubs is high and freehouses are being snapped up, not every licensee is able to sell their pub as quickly as they would like and...

Legal advice: Closing the tax loopholes

24-Nov-2003

Inland Revenue second-guesses stamp duty schemesby Keith Miller of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson Wilson.As...

Historic inn's role in Sheriff's famous play

20-Nov-2003

A pub named after a famous anti-war play penned by the author on the premises has come onto the market. The Journey's End Inn, in South Devon gained...

Call for discretion over Burberry ban

20-Nov-2003

by Mairi Clark Burberry's ubiquitous check has joined the ranks of football colours in banned outfits to wear at the pub. Many clubs and pubs in...

London Inn offers to foot stamp duty bill

20-Nov-2003

by Andrew Pring The London Inn Group is offering to pay the new stamp duty on any of its leases of up to 10 years' duration. Executive chairman Alan...

Trade suffering effects of reform uncertainty

20-Nov-2003

As the weeks and months go by, we are at last hearing some of the real fears of what licensing reform may mean voiced by leading players in the pub...

Councils just as frustrated

20-Nov-2003

I note with interest in last week's edition of the Morning Advertiser several references to concerns within the licensed industry about the...

Fire safety: A burning issue

19-Nov-2003

Employers have a legal duty to ensure they have minimised the risks from fire.Fire is the most devastating threat to your pub. You could not only...

Legal advice: Avoiding drink-spiking in your pub

18-Nov-2003

by Keith Miller of thePublican.com's team of legal experts from London solicitors Joelson Wilson.In recent years the increased use of so-called "date...

Licensees could face fines under stamp duty legislation

18-Nov-2003

Licensees could face fines and imprisonment if they overstate the value of their fixtures and fittings when selling their leased property, say...

Legal advice: A share of the responsibility

14-Nov-2003

Safety is in the hands of both employees and employers.by Suzanne Davies of thePublican.com's team of legal experts from London solicitors Joelson...

Host wins law suit for failed Van Morrison gig

13-Nov-2003

by MA Reporter Veteran rocker Van Morrison's company, Exile Productions, has been ordered by London's High Court to pay £40,000 damages to a...

Public Relations: Getting your pub in the news

13-Nov-2003

Public relations consultant Nicky Godding, who has helped to promote Swindon brewer Arkell's for more than three years, offers advice on getting your...