PM 'may reverse licensing laws'
Gordon Brown says he could overturn licensing laws that allow pubs to open 24 hours a day if it was "in the interest of the country
Archives for September 23, 2007
Pick of the pubs
Combining a bar, restaurant and eight letting rooms, the Two Lifeboats is located in Sheringham, Norfolk. On the ground floor, the Augusta bar has...
Sixth opening for London gastropub operators
Gastropub entrepreneurs the Martin brothers are to open a sixth venue next February. Tom and Ed Martin are the team behind The Gun, The Empress of...
Geoff Newton: An industry made of sterner stuff
After a very quiet summer everyone is now back at work and in recent weeks we have had some interesting trading statements from Greene King, Punch...
To hell in a handcart?
Snaking their way along many of our cities' streets last week, the queues of people waiting to withdraw money from branches of Northern Rock hardly...
Legal advice: Withholding rent
Tenancy agreements usually require rent to be paid in advance on particular dates. If a tenant is facing financial problems and has trouble paying on...
Legal advice: Vermin infestations
If you suffer an infestation of pests of any sort at your pub, you may wonder whether it is you or the landlord who should take responsibility for...
Fears for future of 'smallest pub'
The future of one of Britain's smallest pubs is under threat after a police crackdown on drinkers standing outside its doors. The manger of the...
Ultimate Leisure takes premium to heart
In changing its name to Premium Bars and Restaurants Ultimate Leisure new moniker will reflect "the positive strides the group has taken over the...
Newcomers: Missives
Over the past week our lawyers have been in touch with the Pubco's lawyers to get things advanced and get the missives signed. As soon as the...
Brown admits to "problems" over licensing laws
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said he "will not hesitate" to make changes to the new licensing laws and admitted there were "problems". In an...