Report advises freeze on duty
21-Feb-2002
A long-awaited report from Europe has recommended a complete freeze on UK beer duty.The author of the report, European commissioner Fritz Bolkestein,...
Greene King puts 16 ex-Old English Inns pubs up for sale
20-Feb-2002
Greene King has put 16 of the pubs it acquired in last year's takeover of Old English Inns up for sale. The properties, all traditional inns, are...
Trade concern over plans to veto new town centre pubs
20-Feb-2002
New planning powers that would give local authorities greater scope to veto new town centre pubs have raised concerns within the trade. There are...
Tackling night time disorder
19-Feb-2002
by David Clifton, one of thePublican.com's team of legal experts from London solicitors Joelson WilsonHow many times have you heard the now familiar...
Scientist: alcohol education, not prohibition
19-Feb-2002
One of the UK's top scientists has lent her support to the trade's campaign for improved alcohol education as an alternative to a clampdown on...
Guide to help licensees cope with safety laws launched
18-Feb-2002
A new book for licensees aimed at tackling the red tape surrounding health and safety laws has been launched.The Federation of Licensed Victuallers...
Smuggling costs £750m in lost duty
15-Feb-2002
Alcohol smuggling is costing Britain £750m every year in lost duty, according to new figures from the National Audit Office.The new figures...
Parliament is free to tackle licensing, says Howells
14-Feb-2002
The Government has pledged to renew efforts to speed licensing reform through Parliament after freeing up the legislative timetable.Dr Kim Howells,...
Trade in Ireland hits out over smoking ban proposals
12-Feb-2002
Publicans in Ireland have reacted angrily to Irish government plans to ban smoking in pubs.Health minister Michael Martin has told parliament he...
Trade supports ID card u-turn
08-Feb-2002
The trade has welcomed an apparent u-turn by ministers over the introduction of national ID cards.Former Home Secretary Jack Straw said last year...
Driven to distraction
07-Feb-2002
A recent drink-drive report from Canada suggests that lowering the limit will not cut deaths or deter the persistent offender. Trade leaders have...
Extended opening for Queen's Jubilee approved by House of Lords
06-Feb-2002
The House of Lords has approved extended opening hours for the Golden Jubilee in June.The deregulation order, which is the same as that passed for...
Property agents optimistic for 2002 after bright start
05-Feb-2002
The licensed property market is expecting to have a busy and successful 2002, according to agents.Many licensed property agents are optimistic about...
Christie & Co launches new pub buyers' guide
05-Feb-2002
Prospective licensees who are thinking about buying a pub can get some valuable advice thanks to a new publication from licensed property agent...
Tourism set to suffer further without coherent action plan, says BHA boss
05-Feb-2002
Tourism in England, which has already been hit hard by foot-and-mouth disease and the events of September 11, will continue to suffer in the future,...
National forum will tackle trade's crime problems
04-Feb-2002
A national forum for security managers in the pub industry has been set up to look at the trade's problems with crime.The British Beer and Pub...
Sussex microbrewer calls for sliding duty
01-Feb-2002
The tiny Cuckmere Haven microbrewery in Sussex has called on the Government to abolish duty for small brewers.In his pre-Budget statement last...
It's game on at Earl's Court
31-Jan-2002
This year's Amusement Trades Exhibition International was a real success as gaming companies unveiled their new machines for the pub market. Phil...
New evidence: cut in drink-drive limit would not deter offenders
31-Jan-2002
Cutting the drink-drive limit would not deter offenders, according to new evidence presented to the Government by trade leaders.Minister for roads...
Dealing with drugs
30-Jan-2002
Drugs in pubs look likely to come under close scrutinyby David Clifton, part of thePublican.com's legal team from London solicitors Joelson WilsonYou...
Mounted police patrols to tackle drunken disorder in Newcastle
30-Jan-2002
Licensees in Newcastle have welcomed plans for mounted police patrols to help reduce the level of drunken disorder.The city is bidding for the title...
Trade urged to rally for Jubilee celebrations
24-Jan-2002
Organisers of the Queen's Golden Jubilee summer party have denied that celebrations are likely to be a flop.Organiser Bruno Peek said the Bank...
Scottish licensees urged to help stamp out binge drinking
23-Jan-2002
Licensees in Scotland are being urged to promote sensible drinking as part of a major new campaign to stamp out excessive alcohol consumption among...
Property market stands up to events of 2001
22-Jan-2002
The licensed property market is a resilient business that has stood up to the demands inflicted by foot-and-mouth disease and the events of September...
No Christmas break for property agents or pubcos as activity stays high
22-Jan-2002
Things may have wound down for most of the country over the Christmas period, but pub companies and property agents kept their noses to the...
Licensing reform bill is 'vital', says Howells
21-Jan-2002
It is vital that a licensing reform bill is included in the next Queen's Speech, according to licensing minister Dr Kim Howells.Speaking on the Pub...
Health advice
16-Jan-2002
Fed up of trying to keep New Year's resolutions to get healthy? Finding it hard to give up or even cut down on fatty foods, alcohol and cigarettes?...
Durham bar and microbrewery goes into administration
16-Jan-2002
A high-profile Durham bar and microbrewery has gone into administration only five months after opening in a flood of publicity.Cathedral's has been...
Early issues for 2002 include licensing and smoking
15-Jan-2002
by David Clifton, one of thePublican.com's legal team from London solicitors Joelson WilsonCould I please suggest a resolution that the Government...
A design for life?
15-Jan-2002
Twenty-five years ago pub design was a relatively straightforward matter. A bit of flock wallpaper, a violently-patterned carpet and some red velour...
Court ruling could force licensees to allow children on their premises
15-Jan-2002
Licensees could be forced to allow children on to their premises following a court ruling in the Republic of Ireland earlier this month.A court ruled...
Disease-hit pubs launch legal bid for £5bn compensation
11-Jan-2002
Licensees affected by the foot-and-mouth outbreak are to issue the Government with a writ for £5.1bn compensation.The writ will be issued by the...
Trade fears cut to drink-driving limit after sharp rise in offences
10-Jan-2002
Fears that the drink-drive limit could be lowered have resurfaced after a sharp rise in drink-driving offences over Christmas and New Year.Police...
How many drinks does it take...
10-Jan-2002
What state are you in after one, two, eight, or more drinks? Our fool-proof test shows that, regardless of our favourite tipple, the effects of...
Trade fears over pub closures by police unfounded
09-Jan-2002
Trade fears that police would use new powers to close hundreds of pubs over the festive season have so far proved unfounded.The Association of Chief...
Renewed calls for age card after underage drinking crackdown
09-Jan-2002
Demands for a national proof-of-age card have resurfaced after a crackdown on underage sales in Manchester showed 80 per cent of off-licences were...
'Too old' customer considers legal action against pub
02-Jan-2002
A Brighton businessman is considering legal action after a pub turned him away for being too old.John Deverall said he thought the doorstaff at the...
Rape drug to be banned amid growing concerns
12-Dec-2001
Rape drug GHB is to be banned next summer amid growing fears that it is being slipped into customers' drinks in pubs and clubs.Home Office minister...
GLA hears of barstaff`s 'extremely high exposure' to smoke
11-Dec-2001
Barstaff in London are facing "serious potential health risks" from passive smoking, the Greater London Authority (GLA) has been told.The evidence...
Police reform is 'scandalous'
06-Dec-2001
Industry slams voluntary White Paper proposal to pay for officersThe trade is outraged over Government plans to ask licensees at late-night venues to...
Yorkshire-based independent pubco buys 46th pub
05-Dec-2001
Yorkshire-based independent pub company White Rose Inns has bought its 46th pub - the Bell Inn in Wilsden, Bradford.Formed in 1992 by managing...
Pub security company boosted by trade movement
05-Dec-2001
Recent movement in the pub trade, with mergers, acquisitions and disposals, has led to an increased trade for security companies that patrol empty...
Premier Stirling bar-restaurant sold
05-Dec-2001
All That Jazz, one of Stirling's premier bar/restaurants, has been sold by Christie & Co. The building was a former grain warehouse which was...
Trade anger over B&B closure row
04-Dec-2001
Licensees of pubs offering bed and breakfast are furious that they may have to turf families and children out onto the streets in the middle of the...
Duty decision due in March
30-Nov-2001
Pre-Budget statement gives hope for progressive taxSmall brewers will have to wait until March 2002 to learn if they will be thrown a lifeline in the...
Negative images
28-Nov-2001
With the rise in fears over civil liberties, the use of CCTV cameras in licensed premises has come under new regulations. Phil Mellows reportsPolice...
Auction sector expanding fast
28-Nov-2001
Property agent claims firms have seen an 'upsurge'The auction sector of the licensed property market is expanding faster than any other, according to...
Late licences - the options for opening a little later than the norm
28-Nov-2001
The Government is still committed to licensing reform - but until it becomes a reality, what are the options open to a licensee who wishes to stay...
Listed building owner faces prosecution for modern signage
28-Nov-2001
A North East bar and nightclub owner has been threatened with prosecution after he fitted modern signs to the front of a Grade II-listed...
Six Continents boss blames Government for demise of UK pub
27-Nov-2001
Six Continents chairman Sir Ian Prosser has blamed Government intervention for the shift of his company from brewing into hotels.And he has warned...
