Trade fears mount over licensing hours on Jubilee weekend
04-Oct-2001
Trade leaders have warned that licensing hours may restrict celebrations planned for the Queen's Golden Jubilee next year.Ministers have approved...
Trade calls for rapid reforms
04-Oct-2001
Government must act to combat the growing crisis in hospitalityMinisters need to speed up licensing reform to stem the growing crisis in the...
Bootlegging clampdown hit by legal block
04-Oct-2001
Government efforts to clamp down on bootlegging have been dealt a blow following a man's legal bid to bring in large quantities of booze and...
London council consults locals on late-night licensing
03-Oct-2001
Camden Council in London has launched a consultation asking local residents and businesses for their views on late-night licensing.The initiative,...
Redundancy from a legal point of view
02-Oct-2001
With recession looming, redundancy may become inevitableby David Clifton, one of thePublican.com's legal team from London solicitors Joelson...
Rebirth of the traditional pub as demand for the "old-school" outlet rises.
02-Oct-2001
Agents say demand for the 'old school' outlet is risingThe traditional local pub is back in fashion for those looking to buy outlets, according to...
Trade calls for 1am extension
01-Oct-2001
ALMR proposes pubs be automatically allowed an extra two hoursPubs should automatically be allowed to open until 1am regardless of objections from...
Survey shows Britons favour further smoking restrictions
27-Sep-2001
More than half of British people would like to see smoking restrictions in all pubs, according to a survey by the Government's Office for National...
New Bradford leisure development a boost to pub business
26-Sep-2001
A new leisure development in the centre of Bradford in Yorkshire is attracting a great deal of interest.The new 280,000sq ft Leisure Exchange...
Barstaff in health risk from smoking in pubs
21-Sep-2001
Smoke research sparks fears of LA-style ban to protect employeesFears have intensified that smoking in pubs could be restricted after research proved...
Crackdown on crime - a new report aims to tackle alcohol-related crime
20-Sep-2001
by David Clifton, one of thePublican.com's legal team of advisors from London solicitors Joelson WilsonThe National Association for the Care and...
Trade backs calls for ID scheme after US terrorist attacks
20-Sep-2001
US terrorist attacks spark calls for security cardsThe trade has welcomed news that ministers may consider introducing identity cards to improve...
Wetherspoon outlet uses heated lighting to make most of garden
19-Sep-2001
Summer may be over, but new JD Wetherspoon outlet, the Capitol, in Forest Hill, South London, has converted its garden into a year-round feature.The...
Turnover up and losses down for Christie Group
19-Sep-2001
Advising major pub operators on high profile acquisitions and sales contributed a large amount to licensed property agent Christie & Co's parent...
Plans to regulate Scottish doorstaff proposed
19-Sep-2001
Plans for a scheme to help regulate doorstaff in Scotland have been presented to the Scottish Executive.The proposals will help regulate Scottish...
Publicans pay thousands in Sky's illegal viewings clampdown
18-Sep-2001
Sky's clampdown on illegal viewings in pubs is resulting in publicans being forced to pay thousands of pounds in damages.Three licensees in the North...
Trade fury caused by loophole in law
17-Sep-2001
Negative reaction to legal decision prompts calls for change in the lawThe news that pubs are not given the same legal protection as homes has been...
Countdown to New Year licensing hours
14-Sep-2001
Once again New Year licensing hours remain uncertainby David Clifton, one of thePublcian.com's legal experts from London solicitor Joelson WilsonSo -...
Trade intensifies calls for the Government to cut red tape for pubs
12-Sep-2001
The trade has intensified its calls for the Government to cut red tape for pubs after ministers accused Labour of continually failing on its...
Law says pubs are not homes
06-Sep-2001
Anger over premises classed as businesses rather than householdsPublicans will be shocked to learn that their premises are not given the same rights...
Trade hits back at smoking criticism
06-Sep-2001
Pubs must raise awareness by advertising their no-smoking areasThe trade has defended claims that it is not doing enough to attract non-smokers after...
Popular locals go under the hammer in rare auction
04-Sep-2001
Two rural pubs, both of which are being sold in unusual circumstances, have gone on the market to be sold at auction.The White Hart Inn in Bodmin,...
Licensee takes action in wake of foot-and-mouth
04-Sep-2001
A licensee whose business was so badly affected by foot-and-mouth disease that he was forced to give up one of his pubs, is fighting back.Terry...
Westminster Council hits back at licensing criticisms
03-Sep-2001
Westminster City Council has defended heavy criticism that it is preventing the growth of entertainment in the city by refusing new applications for...
Data protection
03-Sep-2001
The increased use of customer loyalty schemes and direct marketing programmes means that licensees must be aware of the implications of gathering and...
Licensing control set to go to councils
30-Aug-2001
Government pledges commitment to licensing reform White PaperThe Government has confirmed its intention to transfer licensing control to local...
Customs hits trade in Calais
30-Aug-2001
Customs and Excise's crackdown on alcohol smuggling is believed to be working following the closure of several Calais warehouses.Customs says proof...
Property boom in East Anglia
29-Aug-2001
Buyers moving away from London spark sales growthEast Anglia is the latest part of the country to experience a licensed property boom, according to...
Lack of smoke free areas drives away three quarters of population
28-Aug-2001
Pubs are shunned by more than three quarters of the population because many are still failing to provide no-smoking areas, according to smoke free...
BLRA to meet Government in concern over Gambling Review
21-Aug-2001
The Brewers and Licensed Retailers Association (BLRA) is to meet with Government officials following mounting concern over proposals contained in the...
Alcohol drinkers feel healthier than teetotallers
21-Aug-2001
People who drink alcohol feel healthier than those who are teetotal, according to the latest survey on the nation's drinking habits.The research,...
Welsh Sunday opening law set to continue
17-Aug-2001
The Government has said it cannot guarantee it will be able to abolish an ancient Welsh law allowing a regular public vote on Sunday...
Short measures clamp down at Edinburgh Festival
15-Aug-2001
Trading standards officers are clamping down on licensees who serve short spirit measures and pints, during this year's Edinburgh Festival.Officers...
Small Business Minister vows to help cut red tape for pubs
14-Aug-2001
Newly-appointed Small Business Minister Nigel Griffiths has pledged to champion measures to cut red tape for pub businesses, following a meeting with...
Couple's pub plans thwarted by human rights law
10-Aug-2001
A couple who wanted to convert their struggling village pub into houses, have had their plans blocked by European human rights law.Alistair and Anne...
Sunday Licensing - The changes
09-Aug-2001
by David Clifton and Suzanne Davies, members of thePublican.com's legal team from solicitors Joelson WilsonDeregulation (Sunday Dancing) Order 2000...
The Licensing White Paper - A Guide
07-Aug-2001
by David Clifton and Suzanne Davies of thePublican.com's legal team from solicitors Joelson-WilsonThe White Paper: "Time for Reform: Proposals for...
New campaign to tackle drink-related crime in Bristol
06-Aug-2001
Discouraging binge drinking and creating a safer city centre environment are part of a new campaign set up to tackle drink-related crime in...
Isle of Man: Extended hours legislation brings drop in crime
03-Aug-2001
Extending licensing hours in the UK could lead to a dramatic fall in alcohol-related crime, according to police on the Isle of Man.Arrests on the...
Cracking down on drugs
02-Aug-2001
Drug use on the premises is a danger to your staff, your customers and your livelihood. Drug training specialist Bill Fox looks at ways you can...
Sunderland pub site to be turned into drive-through McDonald's
01-Aug-2001
Controversial plans have been approved for a £1m drive-through McDonald's restaurant on the site of one of Sunderland's best-known pubs.The Double...
Cardiff sees boost in pubs and bars
31-Jul-2001
The success of the new Millennium Stadium in Cardiff has seen a huge explosion of new pubs and bars in the Welsh capital, according to licensed...
Cost of leases still on the up
31-Jul-2001
Leasehold pub sale sparks confidence in the marketWith property prices continuing to rise all over the country, it comes as no surprise to discover...
Customs continues to clamp down on "booze cruisers
31-Jul-2001
British customs officers are continuing to clamp down on holiday-makers who bring alcohol back into the UK, despite recommendations from the European...
Pub trade fear over complete ban on smoking
30-Jul-2001
A complete ban on smoking in pubs and bars could be reality in London within two years, according to American anti-smoking ambassador Professor Stan...
Health experts: pub-goers not at risk of "clubbers" tuberculosis
30-Jul-2001
Health experts have denied claims that pub-goers are putting themselves at risk of contracting a "clubbers" strain of tuberculosis.A spokeswoman for...
Manchester initiative to cut alcohol-related crime continues
30-Jul-2001
Manchester police went out in force last Saturday night (July 21) as part of a campaign to clamp down on drink-related crime.Extra officers were...
Prince's comments on rural pubs' survival meet with scepticism
26-Jul-2001
News that Prince Charles believes pubs in rural areas should double up as post offices and shops has been received with scepticism from the...
The Gambling Review Report - The Essential Guide
23-Jul-2001
Tuesday 17 July saw the publication of the long-awaited Gambling Review Report. Initial optimism that the report would approve betting in pubs was...
Bar hygiene
20-Jul-2001
A strict regime is a necessity if licensees are to keep on top of the mess and germs generated by a pub full of customers. John Porter offers advice...
