Legal

ALMR accused of not looking after its members needs on licensing

10-Oct-2002

The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers has been accused of supporting the government's licensing reform bill at the expense of the...

Newcomers go utterly Butterleigh over 16th century Devonshir

10-Oct-2002

The 16th century Butterleigh Inn in the village of Butterleigh, mid Devon, has been sold for an undisclosed figure in excess of the £350,000 asking...

Solihull introduces street-drinking ban

10-Oct-2002

Police in Solihull, West Midlands, have warned they will not hesitate to use their new powers to arrest people who drink in alcohol-restricted zones....

Inn up for sale after 22 years

10-Oct-2002

A period freehouse owned and operated by the same people for the past 22 years has come onto the market. The Bell Inn is in the centre of the...

Rise in suicides linked to 'ladette' drinking

08-Oct-2002

The so-called "ladette" binge drinking culture may be responsible for a rise in suicide rates among young women, according to a leading scientist....

The legal ins and outs of recycling

07-Oct-2002

The packaging waste regulations ruling explainedby Richard Williams of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson...

Met' moan prompts a

03-Oct-2002

bruising from Bruning Good to see Mike Foster reads What's Brewing, the Camra newspaper. Of course, as Brakspear's chairman, you'd hope he would. But...

Flawed view brought to book

03-Oct-2002

Let me confront you, dear readers, with two of the burning issues of the day: What is the point of the British Beer & Pub Association; and is its...

BII drug awareness training gets support from licensing authorities

02-Oct-2002

BII drug awareness training for licensees is attracting support from licensing authorities, councils and the police across the country. The BII...

Property profile: Trevor Watson, director, Davis Coffer Lyons

27-Sep-2002

Michelle Perrett talks to Trevor Watson, director of special projects for Davis Coffer Lyons - specialist property advisers to the licensed, leisure...

Smoking ban in UK pubs will lead to job losses

26-Sep-2002

Banning smoking in UK pubs could lead to a huge drop in trade and a loss of jobs according to new evidence.This news comes after licensees in...

Police sniffer dogs to help stop customers bringing drugs into pubs

25-Sep-2002

Licensees in east Devon are allowing police sniffer dogs into their pubs in a bid to stop customers bringing drugs onto the premises. The dogs, which...

Survey: town outlets to gain from licensing reform over rural pubs

24-Sep-2002

Licensing reform will boost development of town centre pubs, rather than those in rural areas, says the latest research by the trade organisation the...

thePublican.com presents licensing survey to government

19-Sep-2002

ThePublican.com is to present licensees' views on licensing reform to the government.Following concern over recent months that licensees were not...

Trade could be paying too high a price for licensing reform

19-Sep-2002

The Guild of Master Victuallers has spoken out this week to warn the trade that it could be paying "too high a price for licensing reform".John...

Portman Group new code extended to include promotions

17-Sep-2002

Promotions, sponsorship deals, websites and branded merchandise have all been added to The Portman Group's new code of practice, which was launched...

Paisley licensees fear competition from leisure complex

16-Sep-2002

Licensees in Paisley, near Glasgow, fear plans for a new leisure development could force existing licensees out of business.The million pound town...

Local council chaos?

12-Sep-2002

The recent actions of a number of local authorities across the country are causing concern within the pub trade. Michelle Perrett reportsIncreased...

Labour MPs clash on licensing reform debate

12-Sep-2002

The government is refusing to budge on plans to move licensing to local authority control, despite signs of unrest among its own backbench MPs.Labour...

Smear campaign fails to discredit UK's bid for duty harmonisation

12-Sep-2002

European Commissioners have been accused of adopting a smear campaign to discredit the UK beer trade's bid for duty harmonisation across Europe.The...

Pubco fined for employing children illegally

12-Sep-2002

A pub company has been fined almost £5,000 by magistrates for employing children illegally. Buccaneer Holdings and its pub manager, Steven Lewis, of...

ATM machines bring increased profits for Unique licensees

10-Sep-2002

Unique Pub Company's licensees are benefiting from increased profits and reduced banking charges after installing cash machines in their...

Decision to raise duty on FABs leads to sales slowdown

10-Sep-2002

The flavoured alcoholic beverage (FAB) sector has slowed down following Chancellor Gordon Brown's decision last April to raise duty by around 65 per...

Labour MP is organising Commons debate on licensing

06-Sep-2002

A Parliamentary debate on who should control licensing is being organised by Labour MP Gisela Stuart.Mrs Stuart (pictured) is pushing for a Commons...

Camden Council's new licensing policy calls for zoning

05-Sep-2002

Camden Council is looking to introduce a new licensing policy which will put a stop to late licences in key areas of the borough. The policy, which...

Pubs to be charged for council services

05-Sep-2002

Pubs will be forced to pay up to £8,500 for litter collections, extra policing and street stewards under a new scheme being introduced in...

Employees would prefer to work shorter hours than win the lottery

04-Sep-2002

British employees would rather work shorter hours than win the lottery, according to a new survey into UK working patterns.The survey, conducted by...

London off-licences guilty of selling alcohol to under 18s

04-Sep-2002

Children as young as 13 are being sold alcohol from London off-licences and drinking it openly on the streets. An investigation by Camden council...

Licensing reform hope rests with Blair

29-Aug-2002

Licensees and trade campaigners are pinning their hopes on Prime Minister Tony Blair who they claim could still make vital changes to licensing...

Warning for licensees using illegal plastic glasses at outdoor events

29-Aug-2002

Licensees who run occasional bars at outside events could find themselves being prosecuted for using non-stamped plastic glasses.The threat has come...

'Ban smoking in public places' says new research

29-Aug-2002

New research has added weight to calls for a ban on smoking in all workplaces - including pubs.The British Medical Association published research...

Customs arrests members of drinks trade in fraud bust

22-Aug-2002

Customs and Excise have arrested some senior members of the drinks trade in a clamp down on smuggling.Customs said that the fraud which involved...

Market Report 2002: Publicans are against licensing reform bill

19-Aug-2002

More than two thirds of licensees want to scrap the current licensing reform bill and start again from scratch, according to The Publican's Market...

Market Report 2002: Smoke charter to meet target

19-Aug-2002

The trade is in line to smash the smoking charter compliance target agreed with the government, with the latest research showing 64 per cent of...

Government's actions on red tape 'too little too late'

13-Aug-2002

The Government's latest effort to cut red tape has been described by trade campaigners as being "too little too late".The Department of Trade and...

TUC calls for minimum wage rate to be increased

12-Aug-2002

Licensees and pub companies could be hit with an increased wage bill if the government accepts the TUC's call for a further increase in the minimum...

Met police act to clarify cannabis laws

08-Aug-2002

Police in central London have written to licensees to help clarify the law on cannabis use on licensed premises.The move follows widespread confusion...

Anti-smoking campaigners welcome new US website

08-Aug-2002

Anti-smoking campaigners have welcomed news of a US website that claims tobacco manufacturers are "manipulating" the pub and restaurant trade.The...

Spearmint Rhino lap-dancing club could lose liquor licence

06-Aug-2002

Spearmint Rhino, the US lap-dancing chain, could have the liquor licence for its site in Tottenham Court Road, London, revoked later this month amid...

West Country agent warns that time may be up for buying

05-Aug-2002

The best time to buy a pub in the West Country may have passed according to Chris Grimshaw, director of agent Chesterton's Exeter office.Prices for...

Leeds' leisure focus shifts to the waterfront

02-Aug-2002

The focus of where people drink, eat and meet in Leeds is turning to the waterfront, with new developments challenging the city's traditional...

'Scrap public entertainment licences now' say protestors

25-Jul-2002

MPs joined singer Billy Bragg yesterday to protest against archaic licensing laws, which are killing off live music in pubs.David Heath, Liberal...

Age discrimination - a step closer to legislation

23-Jul-2002

Age discrimination proposals are being put to Parliament.by Richard Williams, part of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors...

Raising the standard

22-Jul-2002

Licensees must capitalise on what is available in their pub to raise their profile against the competition.It does not take rocket science to provide...

Home Office refuses to issue guidance on drugs

18-Jul-2002

The Home Office has said it has no plans to issue guidance for licensees following the recent relaxation of laws on cannabis use.Despite calls from...

It's all hands to the pumps - GBBF 2002 Preview

18-Jul-2002

The pub industry and the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) rarely agree on anything. Licensees resent customers interfering in their business and...

Restaurant industry speaks out on licensing

16-Jul-2002

As discussion on late-night licensing continues, the restaurant industry has added its voice to the debate.Chris Bodker of Moving Image Restaurants...