Lotteries and gaming - the legal aspects of gaming on licensed premises
06-Nov-2001
John Porter looks at the legal aspects of gaming on licensed premises and examines the position pubs are left in as a result of the Government's...
New Year delay could cost £9m, says Lords
06-Nov-2001
A relaxation of hours on New Year's Eve could save the industry £9m according to the House of Lords.The Lords' deregulation committee has given its...
UK booze prices could be slashed
05-Nov-2001
EC tax changes may harmonise duty levels across the continentBeer and wine prices could be slashed in Britain if tax changes being planned in...
Tenants warned to insist on written agreements with pubcos
05-Nov-2001
Tenants and lessees have been warned that they could lose their businesses if they do not insist on a written agreement with pub operators.The...
Jelly drinks under fire from industry watchdog
02-Nov-2001
A vodka-based jelly and a tequila miniature have been found in breach of the drinks industry's code of practice, policed by industry watchdog The...
Pub-goers call for smoke ban
02-Nov-2001
Majority of customers would like smoking restrictions, says surveyPub owners were shocked to learn yesterday that the vast majority of their...
National standard proof-of-age card unveiled
01-Nov-2001
Proof-of-age cards to be validated by the PASS logoA national standard format for all proof-of-age cards has been unveiled in the House of...
Deaths spark binge concern
31-Oct-2001
Police in County Durham are blaming a culture of binge drinking on a series of deaths in the North East.One man is awaiting a sentence for the...
Regular exercise can bring real benefits for licensees
31-Oct-2001
Regular exercise can bring real benefits - but for a busy publican the hardest thing may be finding the spare time for it in the first place, says Dr...
Scottish prime-time attack on binge drinking
30-Oct-2001
The Scottish Executive has launched an attack on binge drinking in Scotland with a prime-time TV ad campaign.Under the slogan "If you're not thinking...
Famous Glasgow pub to be demolished
26-Oct-2001
One of Glasgow's most famous pubs is to be demolished after the partial collapse of the building next to it.Granny Black's in Candleriggs in the...
Flood misery hits pub trade
26-Oct-2001
Heavy rain in East Anglia forces licensees to closeLess than a year after flooding forced many pubs to close, severe rain has again affected the...
EC takes legal steps against Customs
26-Oct-2001
Customs and Excise may be breaking European Union rules by stopping people bringing alcohol and cigarettes into Britain, the Government has been...
Cigars - the once-a-year treat for many - so stock up!
23-Oct-2001
A cigar is one of those things that many people treat themselves to only once a year, so make sure you are stocked up.Occasional smokers and regular...
Property market sees blurring of pubs, bars and cafés
23-Oct-2001
'Cash-rich' pub-goers demand more from a night outThe difference between pubs, restaurants, bars and cafés - particularly in the property market -...
Trade blamed for 'binge' rise among children
22-Oct-2001
Deliberate ploy to target schoolchildren, says academicDrinks companies have been accused of "deliberately targeting" children in a bid to recruit...
Trade chiefs argue against smoking ban
19-Oct-2001
Trade leaders were called in front of the Greater London Authority (GLA) thisweek to argue their case against a ban on smoking in pubs.The...
Red tape costs rise
18-Oct-2001
A third of small businesses in the UK are spending more than £3,600 a year on red tape, according to new research.The research, which was carried...
Ministers stall over New Year
18-Oct-2001
Howells tells licensees to 'hang fire' despite fury at hours gaffeMinisters have said they may sacrifice extended hours this New Year to ensure a 1am...
Tetley's secures sponsorship deals with both rugby codes
17-Oct-2001
Carlsberg-Tetley (C-T) has cemented links between its flagship Tetley's brand and the oval ball by signing sponsorship deals with both rugby...
End of West End happy hours if Westminster plans get go-ahead
17-Oct-2001
Happy hours could be banned in pubs and bars in the West End of London if proposals by Westminster City Council are given the go ahead.The proposals...
Scottish listings
17-Oct-2001
National CompaniesScottish & Newcastle plc33 Ellersly Road EdinburghEH12 6HXTel: 0131 528 2000Fax: 0870 333 2121The leading brewer and pub...
Property boom as pubcos head north of the border
17-Oct-2001
Low interest rates and pub companies moving north of the border are two of the reasons for the licensed property trade enjoying a boom time at the...
Pubs risk full smoking ban if charter target is not met
16-Oct-2001
The Department of Health will be deciding whether to ban smoking in pubs after receiving the results of a trade survey.The trade's Charter Group met...
Flood warning adds to trade uncertainty
16-Oct-2001
Licensees across the country have been warned they could be in for a repeat performance of last November's flooding after a period of extremely wet...
ASA rules Smirnoff advert offensive
16-Oct-2001
The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled that a Smirnoff advert is offensive after it received more than 40 complaints.It said the advert, which...
Victory for Chorion in battle for late-night opening
11-Oct-2001
Chorion is claiming a significant victory in its long-running battle against Westminster City Council over late-night opening.The council came under...
Government hits out at trade for division over key issues
11-Oct-2001
The trade has been criticised by the Government for failing to speak with one voice on important issues.At an emergency summit held last week to...
Hong Kong protest over proposed blanket smoking ban
08-Oct-2001
Fears that a blanket ban on smoking in pubs and restaurants could cause mayhem and severely damage the industry have been revived by news of protests...
Minister: Law surrounding PELs is "lunacy
05-Oct-2001
A senior Government minister has branded the law surrounding public entertainment licences (PELs) as "lunacy".Tourism minister Dr Kim Howells told a...
Charter Group to discuss smoking research
05-Oct-2001
Trade leaders are due to meet on Monday (October 8) to discuss the results of a survey into smoking in pubs.Research into the number of outlets that...
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...
