Anger over premises classed as businesses rather than householdsPublicans will be shocked to learn that their premises are not given the same rights...
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...
Westminster City Council has defended heavy criticism that it is preventing the growth of entertainment in the city by refusing new applications for...
The increased use of customer loyalty schemes and direct marketing programmes means that licensees must be aware of the implications of gathering and...
The Brewers and Licensed Retailers Association (BLRA) is to meet with Government officials following mounting concern over proposals contained in the...
Newly-appointed Small Business Minister Nigel Griffiths has pledged to champion measures to cut red tape for pub businesses, following a meeting with...
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...
British customs officers are continuing to clamp down on holiday-makers who bring alcohol back into the UK, despite recommendations from the European...
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 have denied claims that pub-goers are putting themselves at risk of contracting a "clubbers" strain of tuberculosis.A spokeswoman for...
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...
Jackpots on AWP machines in pubs should be increased, according to a new report on the UK's gambling industry, but licensees should not be allowed to...
High Street development at saturation, says reportThe influx of branded bars into the high street could be at an end, according to a recent report on...
Local councils have come under fire again for using Public Entertainment Licence (PEL) fees to boost their budgets.The head of the Campaign for Live...
The trade has criticised calls for businesses to carry out random drug and alcohol tests on employeesThe London Chamber of Commerce and Industry has...
Public vote on Sunday drinking set to be abolishedThe Government looks set to abolish an ancient Welsh law allowing a regular public vote on whether...
The licensing reform bill is to be called the "Alcohol and Entertainment Bill", according to the minister in charge Tessa Jowell.Ms Jowell (pictured)...
