Licensing Hub – Legal with Poppleston Allen
Legal Q&A: A-board policy, gaming machines and ATMs
The latest legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen covers pub A-boards and placement of gaming machines and on-site cash points.
Archives for October 9, 2019
Licensing Hub – Legal with Poppleston Allen
Top tips: Start applications for Bonfire Night now
If you are planning to host a Bonfire Night celebration this year, there are a number of items that you need to consider.
Licensing Hub – Legal with Poppleston Allen
Law change may boost ‘failed’ levy
Although the late-night levy has been largely shunned, geographical changes may see more implementations.
UKHospitality award winners announced
UKHospitality has announced the winners of its Operations Managers Awards 2019.
Opinion
Why pubs should take a firm stance on ethical and environmental issues
Sophie Atherton is glad to see pubs taking a stand on the environmental problems facing the world.
My Shout
Encourage mental health and wellbeing for staff
It is easy for tensions to fray and the mental health of employees to decline, says Sarah Taylor, content author and hospitality specialist at High Speed Training.
Arc Inspirations profits climb to £3.7m
Premium bar operator Arc Inspirations recorded increased profits and like-for-like sales in what its chief executive has described as the ‘most successful year in the company’s history’.
Pub group cuts the crackers for Christmas
Family-run pub group, Uphouse Pubs, is breaking tradition by going crackerless this Christmas to help aid the battle against plastic waste by pubs.
Two thirds of young Brits take bathroom selfies in pubs, bars and clubs
Pubs and bars that invest in glamorous toilets could be flushed with success among younger customers and social media whizzes, according to a survey by Formica Group.
Woodforde’s Brewery expands Norwich City FC partnership to five pubs
Award-winning Woodforde’s Brewery will provide exclusive events for Norwich City fans at five pubs across the historic city.
BBC ‘demonising ale pubs’ with link to alcohol abuse
A BBC programme has received backlash from the brewing sector after it used a stock image of real ale to illustrate a story about alcohol abuse.
Calls for business rates reform heighten amid corruption denials
Allegations that there was bias towards pub companies and their representatives in deciding the business rates system have been denied as a new report pushes for urgent reform.
GK Pub Partners glassware ordering process creates confusion
A publican has struck out at Greene King Pub Partners branded glassware ordering process, claiming the pubco and operator has introduced new charges.
Property round-up: Robinsons grows estate to 260 pubs
Stockport-based brewer and pub operator Robinsons has grown its pub estate to 260 sites, while Punch, St Austell and Shepherd Neame added new venues to their portfolios.