Public opinion on announcement of relaxed licensing laws
We take to the streets to see how the general public are reacting to yesterday's licensing reform announcement.Julian Artis, owner of a record store...
Archives for November 14, 2002
Council silenced
by battling host by Tony Halstead A North Shields licensee has won a spectacular victory over his local authority, which tried to impose unreasonable...
The changes new licensing laws will bring and when
Changes to comeCurrently all pubs are required to shut at 11pm and would need to have a licence for music or food in order to serve alcohol any...
Reaction from the industry to licensing reform announcement
As the government confirmed its plans to make the biggest change in licensing laws for 90 years, key industry figures offer their reactions.Nick...
Focus on reform
The government has finally told the trade and pub-goers what they want to hear - licensing laws will be reformed, paving the way for pubs to open...
Czech brewer Budweiser Budvar has won an epic battle with US
The appeal court's decision paves the way for a novel sharing arrangement. "This ruling creates a unique trademark situation in which both companies...
Staff poaching is rife on high street
Poaching of pub managers is reaching epidemic proportions, according to new research into the high street jobs market.In some areas, managers are...
UK fear as Irish smoking ban comes into force
Smoking is to be banned in pubs in the Irish Republic when food is being served, and is also to be outlawed in restaurants.The fear is the new law...
Football in pubs pulls in more females than ever
More women than ever are watching football in pubs, according to new research carried out for Sky TV.However, female fans are choosier than their...
Potentially fatal batch of Johnnie Walker discoverd by FSA
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning licensees and drinkers to be vigilant after discovering counterfeit bottle of Johnnie Walker Black Label...
An open letter to Geoffrey Podger, Chief Executive of the Fo
Dear Mr. Podger, It was reported in the press recently that the FSA proposes to introduce legislation to require restaurants and pubs to provide...
Ward named McMullen's star
Robert Ward has been named McMullen Bar Person of the Year. The 32-year-old, who works at the Three Horseshoes in Hooks Cross, Stevenage, beat off...