Legal

Licensee calls for Sky boycott over latest price increase

05-Jul-2002

A Scottish licensee is calling for a country-wide boycott of Sky after the latest increase in subscription costs. Stuart Allan, licensee of the...

Authority figures

04-Jul-2002

As the licensing debate rages on, the government responds to trade concernThe licensing debate still rages on, with local authority power the most...

Trade joins debate at GLA's second 24-hour licensing consultation meeting

03-Jul-2002

The second meeting of the Greater London Authority's 24-hour licensing consultation took place today (July 3). This time the trade was able to put...

CAMRA: Government's 95 per cent liquid pint decision 'farcical'

01-Jul-2002

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has condemned the government's decision to introduce a minimum 95 per cent liquid pint as "farcical".The group,...

Breastfeeding in licensed premises

26-Jun-2002

Opinion is divided on breastfeeding in licensed premises.by David Clifton, of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson...

Howells outlines licensing reform plans

25-Jun-2002

Licensing minister Dr Kim Howells has outlined his plans for licensing reform in a letter to the industry.The letter addresses key points of concern...

Courts praised for handling of World Cup licensing

21-Jun-2002

Magistrates have won praise from the trade for their handling of World Cup licensing.With an estimated 25,000 pubs opening early this morning for the...

The price isn't right

20-Jun-2002

The traditional pub happy hour is under threat as criticism increases over various price promotion strategies. Michelle Perrett investigates...

Property: South West Focus

20-Jun-2002

Our focus on the South West takes in the recovery of tourism in the area, the new owners of North Devon's Food Pub of the Year 1999 and their...

Pubs to be hit with cost of reform for 24-hour licensing

20-Jun-2002

The pub trade has been told it should foot the bill for extra policing, transport and street-cleaning if it wants a 24-hour licensing regime.Speaking...

Police condemn Sunderland's cut-price drink war

19-Jun-2002

Police in Sunderland have condemned a cut-price drink war between bars in the area that includes offers of free drinks for customers who pay a £10...

Summer gardens

13-Jun-2002

How gardens can grow your profits: Although the UK may not always have continental weather, there is no reason why customers cannot enjoy the great...

Reform: yes or no?

13-Jun-2002

Licensing reform is without a doubt the topic of the day within the trade as the overwhelming response to thePublican.com's licensing survey has...

Agent Robert Barry & Co expands with new Southampton office

13-Jun-2002

Licensed property agent Robert Barry & Co is to expand once more by opening a new office in Southampton.The new opening will be headed by Mervyn...

Westminster City Council's restriction of late licences challenged in High Court

12-Jun-2002

Westminster City Council's decision to restrict late licences in key areas of the capital has been branded "ambiguous" and "inconsistent" by a High...

Publican Award-winning licensee celebrates win for second time

11-Jun-2002

The licensee of The Publican Award-winning Freehouse of the Year, the Angel Inn at Hetton, has been celebrating his win for the second time.Owner...

Newcastle-upon-Tyne pub looks set for demolition despite campaign

10-Jun-2002

A north east pub which recently reopened after a £100,000 revamp now looks doomed to demolition.Despite a fierce campaign to save the Whin Dyke, in...

Whitbread sells Pelican restaurants for £25m

10-Jun-2002

The restaurant groups Pelican and BrightReasons have been sold by Whitbread for £25m.Whitbread paid £133m for 104 Café Rouge and 14 Domes in 1996....

Peaceful Jubilee bodes well for licensing reform

06-Jun-2002

Peaceful celebrations over the Queen's Golden Jubilee bank holiday weekend have proved that relaxed opening does not lead to late-night violence,...

Trade hits back over calls for smoking restrictions

06-Jun-2002

The trade's Charter Group has hit back at calls from a leading trade union for new laws restricting smoking in pubs.The Transport and General...

ASH: link between tobacco industry and trade to blame for smoking control delays

05-Jun-2002

Measures to control smoking in pubs are being delayed because the hospitality industry is in league with the tobacco industry, new research...

Enterprise pub remarketing attracts 700 lessees in six weeks

30-May-2002

Just six weeks after beginning to remarket 150 of its pubs, Enterprise Inns has completed new lease agreements on several of the outlets.The pub...

Police urge pubs to help as drug rape figures rise

29-May-2002

A worrying rise in the number of drug rapes has led the police to ask the pub industry for help.The police are asking pub staff in all areas of the...

Pub design winners named by CAMRA

29-May-2002

The Porterhouse in London's Covent Garden has joined pubs in Edinburgh, Staffordshire, Henley-on-Thames and Bristol as winners of the Campaign for...

Smoking ban fears increase

28-May-2002

Licensees have been told to register their charter compliance on the national database - or risk a total smoking ban in the future.The government...

Trade attacked for being 'slow to act' on reform

27-May-2002

A leading licensing lawyer has attacked key trade associations for "sitting on the fence" for too long over licensing reform.Speaking at the Guild of...

Drug guide to target pushers

24-May-2002

Government issues guidelines for late-licensed premises, aimed at reducing drug-related casualties.By David Clifton, one fo thePublican.com's legal...

Westminster City Council criticised for street-noise sham

23-May-2002

Westminster City Council has come under renewed fire over efforts to make licensees responsible for limiting noise from cars outside their...

Multi-million pound development to boost Leeds' leisure

23-May-2002

A new multi-million pound leisure development is under construction on the banks of the River Aire in Leeds.Brewery Wharf is a £100m scheme intended...

FAB duty fight goes to Parliament

20-May-2002

The debate over the Budget increase in duty for flavoured alcoholic beverages (FABs) has been taken to Parliament.Drinks firm Bacardi-Martini has...

Website offers licensees opportunity to verify contractors

20-May-2002

Licensees who are worried about hiring cowboy contractors can now seek online help by logging onto a national database of accredited safe...

Industry split over licensing

17-May-2002

The trade is in danger of being cut out of the consultation process on licensing altogether if it does not act to end confusion and...

Licensed property market flourishing north of the border

16-May-2002

Scotland is becoming one of the most sought-after locations in the licensed property market, according to agent Christie & Co.Demand for pubs,...

One foot in the past - refurbishing the Jamaica Wine House

15-May-2002

A Victorian style back-bar will be the main attraction at the Jamaica Wine HouseYou wouldn't want to choose between Jeremy Paxman and Stephen Brook...

UK fears as Norway looks at smoke ban

15-May-2002

Norway could become the first country in the world to ban smoking in all of its pubs, bars, restaurants and clubs.In a proposal that could be copied...

IFBB adds support to sliding duty scale campaign

13-May-2002

The Independent Family Brewers of Britain (IFBB) has given its support to MPs fighting for a more comprehensive sliding scale for beer duty.Last week...

Neame leads campaign to axe licensing reform plans

09-May-2002

Licensees, pub companies and brewers are being urged to get behind a campaign to scrap the government's licensing reform plans.Stuart Neame...

Westminster council hits out at 'heavy-handed' PEL criticism

09-May-2002

Westminster City Council has hit back at claims that it is being "heavy-handed" in its enforcement of entertainment licensing.Licensees and pub...

Animal attraction pub is on the market in Leicestershire

08-May-2002

The Sharnford in Sharnford, Hinckley Leicestershire, has a history of attracting unusual animals - and staff.Until just over a year ago, the pub was...

Newcastle pub's glass wall allows all-year-round garden drinking

08-May-2002

A unique glass wall installed at the Telegraph pub in Newcastle aims to dramatically increase the amount of time customers can drink in its popular...

EC orders UK government to enforce 48-hour week

08-May-2002

Pubs may have to ensure that staff take proper breaks and use their full holiday entitlement after the European Commission (EC) ordered the UK...

Licensees warned to vet contractors to avoid liability for accidents

07-May-2002

Licensees must vet any contractors they use during refurbishments or they could be held liable for any accidents or injuries.A new approved code of...

Entrepreneur gains from World Cup licence confusion

03-May-2002

Pubs in the North East are facing competition for trade during the World Cup from enterprising boat owner Danny Munro.Mr Munro has taken advantage of...

AIR hits out at manufacturers over smoking charter confusion

02-May-2002

Licensees are struggling to meet the industry's Public Places Charter on smoking because of mixed messages from ventilation and air-cleaner...

Bursting the soap bubble

01-May-2002

If we believe all we see on TV then valuing a pub is a straightforward matter - but Kerry Rogan discovers the soaps don't always get it rightThings...

Sports Café granted 6am licence for every World Cup match

01-May-2002

The Sports Café in Haymarket, London, claims to be the first outlet in the country to be granted a licence to open early for every World Cup match...

Jowell talks up licensing reform at ALMR conference

26-Apr-2002

Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell has given the strongest indication yet that licensing reform will be taken forward in this year's Queen's...

Brewers slam Budget's 'misleading' duty claims

26-Apr-2002

Some brewers have been forced to issue statements to their customers telling them they will not get 14p off a pint, after the government's...

Experts predict sector will benefit from Budget changes

25-Apr-2002

The licensed property trade will benefit from the reforms announced by Chancellor Gordon Brown in the Budget, according to experts.Licensed property...