National proof-of-age card "by the end of the year
20-Jul-2001
A national proof-of-age card could be approved by the end of the year after trade leaders and retail industry representatives decided to form an...
Gambling report: AWP jackpots should be increased
19-Jul-2001
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...
Health officials call for food licences for pubs
18-Jul-2001
Pubs may soon need an additional licence to serve food if the Government listens to calls from health officials.The news follows a Chartered...
Government dispute could thwart extended new year opening
18-Jul-2001
Plans to extend opening hours this New Year could be thwarted because of an internal Government dispute, according to a leading trade...
Former lunatic asylum to be developed into leisure complex
18-Jul-2001
A former lunatic asylum may not sound like the most appealing of buildings to develop into a pub or restaurant, but a redevelopment opportunity in...
Branded bars on the decline
18-Jul-2001
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...
An entertainment licence qualification is on the way
17-Jul-2001
by Suzanne James, one of thePublican.com's legal tem from London solicitors Joelson WilsonIn an attempt to assist licensing justices to determine...
Local councils under attack for exploiting PELs
10-Jul-2001
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...
Plans for random drink and drugs tests criticised
09-Jul-2001
The trade has criticised calls for businesses to carry out random drug and alcohol tests on employeesThe London Chamber of Commerce and Industry has...
Welsh alcohol law for review
09-Jul-2001
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...
Scheme to curb drunken violence reduces crime rate
09-Jul-2001
A new scheme in Manchester aimed at curbing drink-related crime and disorder has helped cut the crime rate by 8.5 per cent, according to...
Boateng rules out cut in duty
06-Jul-2001
Lower duty rate will not stop smuggling, says new C&E ministerTrade campaigners have hit out at new Customs & Excise chief Paul Boateng after...
Minister discloses new name for reform bill
05-Jul-2001
The licensing reform bill is to be called the "Alcohol and Entertainment Bill", according to the minister in charge Tessa Jowell.Ms Jowell (pictured)...
Trade welcomes revised crime bill
05-Jul-2001
Guidelines to Criminal Justice and Police Bill accepted by trade leadersThe Home Office has released a draft version of the guidelines accompanying...
The right of appeal - the Chorion v Westminster battle ends
04-Jul-2001
The Chorion and Westminster battle has come to an endA recent high court case involving Westminster Council's policy on licensing has once again...
Back to square one for licensing reform
04-Jul-2001
The campaign for licensing reform has been dealt a blow by the Government. Caroline Nodder investigates the options open to the tradeTrade leaders...
Burn to dump 'exclusive' tag
03-Jul-2001
Energy drink to target mainstream bars for first timeSoft drink giant Coca-Cola has abandoned its viral "word of mouth" marketing strategy for its...
DCMS plans 36-hour opening over new year
03-Jul-2001
The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has laid down plans for 36-hour opening this new year as one of its first acts after taking on...
Letting rooms
01-Jul-2001
Pub accommodation is undergoing a renaissance, with regional brewers investing heavily in letting rooms. John Porter offers advice for licensees...
British drinking habits revealed
28-Jun-2001
Men ignoring health risks of excessive alcohol intake, says reportMore people are drinking more alcohol, more often, than ever before and men in...
Court rules in favour of paid holiday for casual workers
27-Jun-2001
Casual workers are to be entitled to four weeks paid holiday a year, after a European court ruled Britain was breaking employment law under its...
Trade leaders meet minister to push for licensing reform
27-Jun-2001
Trade leaders have met with Kim Howells (pictured), newly appointed minister responsible for licensing, to urge him to help push reform through...
Tourism minister to be responsible for licensing
26-Jun-2001
Tourism minister Kim Howells has been given responsibility for licensing in its new home at the Department of Culture, Media and Sport.Dr Howells,...
Drinks suppliers under fire from industry watchdog
26-Jun-2001
Drinks suppliers Bass Brewers and Bestway Cash and Carry have come under fire from a drinks watchdog for breaching the industry code of...
Springing into action
20-Jun-2001
Festival aims to raise awareness of career opportunities in the pub trade.When it comes to promoting careers in hospitality, pubs have often lagged...
Still no end to country crisis
19-Jun-2001
Forum highlights long-term foot-and-mouth effectsThe full impact of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak has yet to be felt on the property market,...
Licensing reform "to be shelved for at least two years
17-Jun-2001
The trade is reeling from the news that licensing reform could be shelved for at least two years.According to government sources, the Bill has been...
Council approves rate relief for village pubs in West Dorset
15-Jun-2001
A report by West Dorset District Council has approved a programme to roll out rate relief to village pubs in the area.The council's community and...
Report blames binge drinking culture for much crime and disorder
15-Jun-2001
Licensees should be made liable for injury caused by customers who have drunk too much in their pubs, according to a report by anti-crime charity...
Non-smokers fare better in pubs than restaurants
14-Jun-2001
Pubs cater for non-smoking customers far better than restaurants, a survey by the Consumers' Association has revealed.Researchers for the association...
Manchester scheme to curb drunken violence a success
14-Jun-2001
Police in Manchester hope the success of a local scheme to cut alcohol-related violence will lead to it being rolled out nationwide.The Greater...
Perfect Partners? The Limited Liability Partnership Act 2000
13-Jun-2001
Limited liability partnerships were introduced in April.Below is a quick summary of a recent change in the law that may be of interest to those of...
Licensing to shift from Home Office to culture ministry
12-Jun-2001
Licensing control is to shift from the Home Office to the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) under new Labour plans.The move came as a...
Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 - The Essential Guide
11-Jun-2001
What is the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001?It is a new Act of Parliament introducing wide powers to deal with disorderly conduct caused by...
Investment set to revitalise Newcastle's 'Pink Triangle'
11-Jun-2001
New investment is set to revitalise Newcastle's "Pink Triangle", the area around Westmorland Road, George Street and Waterloo Street.Nigel Westwood,...
Bloomingtgreat!
07-Jun-2001
Hot weather brings a big profit boost for pubs with gardens. Here, we looks at ways of getting to grips with the great outdoors.Nature is a wild...
Wise investement can make your garden pay
07-Jun-2001
Whatever your budget, an imaginative investment can make your garden pay.Understandably, some publicans are reluctant to invest in their garden when...
Chorion celebrates licensing victory
07-Jun-2001
Late-night bar operator Chorion is celebrating an initial victory in its battle against Westminster City Council's licensing policy.The company...
Concerns mount over 'Draconian' Crime Act
07-Jun-2001
Fresh concerns have emerged over "Draconian" new powers for magistrates under the Criminal Justice and Police Act, which enables police to close pubs...
Age card confirmed in writing
07-Jun-2001
The Home Office has written to trade leaders to confirm its new proof-of-age card scheme can be used in pubs.Insiders have said Government minister...
Union to lobby for smoke ban
07-Jun-2001
GMB backs calls by pub staff for a total block on smoking in pubs Barstaff represented by one of Britain's biggest unions have voted to lobby the...
Government breaks liquid pint promises says CAMRA
05-Jun-2001
The Government has broken its promise to introduce new laws forcing pubs to serve a 100 per cent liquid pint, according to consumer group the...
Protest success for Dorset pub
04-Jun-2001
A Dorset pub could be saved from closure following a bid to have it declared a building of local importance.The 188-year-old Beehive in Lilliput near...
Kids TV music to combat crime
01-Jun-2001
The theme music from children's television programmes is the latest weapon in the fight against alcohol-related crime and disorder.Leicester Police...
Licensing reform group warned to drop protest
31-May-2001
Reform opposition could 'derail process', says BLRATrade leaders have warned campaigners to drop their opposition to licensing reform proposals given...
Government to trial age cards
31-May-2001
Trade welcomes proposals for voluntary proof-of-age card initiativeThe Government is to trial a new proof-of-age card scheme after the General...
Election 2001
31-May-2001
What do the main contenders have in store for the trade?Labour Conservative Liberal DemocratThe Red Tape Group give their perspective on the Election...
Fire prevention
30-May-2001
Protecting your business from the risk of fire and having an emergency plan in place should the worst happen are essential aspects of safely running...
Rate loophole hits rural pub
30-May-2001
Village pub fails to qualify because of parish boundaryAnother loophole has emerged in the Government's extension of mandatory rate relief to village...
Trade warned of rise in drug rapes
23-May-2001
Licensees urged to be aware after more reported attacks in pubs Licensees, barstaff and doorstaff in pub and clubs are being urged to look out for...