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)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The point of no reform
22-May-2001
Reform is at a critical stage, with the trade being warned it could lose outIn the months since the Government released its Time to Reform White...
Government to draft trade disability guidelines
21-May-2001
The Government is preparing guidelines for licensees on how to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act.The move follows concern within the...
Neame says no to Government licensing reform plans
21-May-2001
A leading trade campaigner has said he would prefer the licensing system to stay as it is rather than see the Government's proposed reforms brought...
Passive smoking case reignites fears of smoking ban
18-May-2001
Fears that the pub trade could face a complete ban on smoking and possible legal action by staff resurfaced this month when an Australian barmaid was...
Rural compensation fight to continue
17-May-2001
Rural licensees whose businesses have suffered because of foot-and-mouth disease have vowed to continue to fight for compensation.The licensees, who...
General Election manifestos focus on red tape debate
15-May-2001
Cutting red tape for small businesses including pubs has become a focus for political debate after it was unveiled in two party manifestos.The...
Red Tape Group targets election candidates
09-May-2001
The trade's Red Tape Group, which is fighting for an end to excessive regulation, is to write to all the candidates standing in the forthcoming...
Time to take charge in the fight against alcohol-fuelled disorder
10-Apr-2001
At the moment it seems that not a week goes by without the licensed trade being blamed for something. Whether it is the spurious claims that the...
Viva Las Vegas - how does trade differ across the Atlantic?
02-Apr-2001
America is vast - it's bold and brash, loud and cheerful, wild and wacky but bigger and better? Lorna Harrison gives a personal view on how trade...
Private functions
19-Mar-2001
Q I own a pub which is fortunate to have a function room with its own bar on the first floor. I frequently hold functions such as wedding receptions...
Trade hits out at binge claim
19-Mar-2001
The drinks industry has hit back at accusations that it actively encourages irresponsible consumption of alcohol by promoting reckless drinking...
Labour is split over pint issue
19-Mar-2001
DTI officials told legislation for a full liquid pint is unnecessaryGovernment officials have clashed over proposals for a compulsory 100 per cent...
Judgement day for 16 suppliers
15-Mar-2001
Pub Food never realised how difficult it was for food suppliers to the pub trade to get a national listing with a major wholesaler - until now.As an invited guest of Fairway Foodservice plc, Pub Food dropped in to a hotel suite in Bradford to
Hypnotist regulations
14-Mar-2001
I have a Public Entertainment Licence and would like to book a hypnotist to perform on a regular basis during the summer. Are there any special...
Disability laws may hit prices
14-Mar-2001
Legislation aimed at giving disabled people better access to pubs could hit prices paid for traditional country inns, a licensed trade solicitor has...
Nightclub group's criticism of the trade is hypocritical
14-Mar-2001
Dear Editor, As someone who has worked in pubs, nightclubs and hotels I was interested to read your front page article about the views of later...
Low alcohol Brakspear 2.5 to target duty
12-Feb-2001
Brakspear has taken up the challenge laid-down by Shadow Chancellor Michael Portillo by introducing a new low alcohol beer into its estate.During a...
Full pint law may finish handpumps
29-Jan-2001
Trade leaders have warned that government proposals to force licensees to serve a 100 per cent liquid pint could mean the end of the traditional...
Have the medics gone mad? Alcohol (in moderation) is good for you
22-Jan-2001
A recent report has suggested that moderate alcohol consumption can be a health benefit. Have the medics gone mad? Ben McFarland investigates the...
Full pint law faces the axe
22-Jan-2001
Plans for a law forcing licensees to serve a 100 per cent liquid pint could be scrapped following objections by a government watchdog.Insiders have...
After-work drinks bring stress relief
04-Dec-2000
The traditional Friday evening after-work drink is one of the best ways to relieve stress after a hard week, according to new research for the...
Drinks fail packaging guidelines
02-Oct-2000
Complaints against four alcoholic drinks have been upheld in a report published last week by drinks industry watchdog The Portman Group.An...
Government ads to tackle tobacco but not alcohol smuggling
02-Oct-2000
The government last week explained why it is spending millions of pounds on a new advertising campaign against cigarette smuggling while doing...
Schnapps drink is back in black
07-Aug-2000
Bacardi-Martini has launched a two-pronged attack on the premium packaged spirit market with the release of its new Metz brands.The latest additions...
Trade chiefs' bid to block full pint law
10-Jul-2000
Trade leaders are claiming victory in a campaign to persuade MPs that legislating for a full pint would be unworkable.A delegation from the...
City's pubs challenge law reform
27-Apr-2000
London's licensees are to meet in a bid to challenge proposals to transfer control of licensing from magistrates to local authorities.The measure...
Bass trials drink with spritz apeal
12-Feb-2000
Bass is trialing a new white wine spritzer drink in 120 of its city centre managed houses.Twisted Vine has an ABV of five per cent and is a blend of...
Power-packed launch
05-Apr-1999
SmithKline Beecham (SKB) has launched Solstis, an energy drink, under the Lucozade brand name. According to SKB, over the last five years the...
Millenium timebomb" threat to trade contracts
01-Dec-1997
Leading industry suppliers will lose important contracts unless they can prove they have systems in place now to deal with the threat posed by the...
