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'No post-Brexit cliff edge' for pub trade

28-Feb-2017 By Liam Coleman

Brexit discussions with the Government are progressing well, Kate Nicholls of the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has revealed.

Government must overhaul business rates system, says ALMR

10-Jun-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has called for the Government to overhaul the current business rates system to “reduce the burden” on the industry.

Statutory code: Parliamentary motion accuses pubcos and BBPA of 'repeated misleading statements'

15-Jul-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Save the Pub Group chairman Greg Mulholland has launched a Early Day Motion (EDM) in Parliament claiming that the large leased pub owning companies and the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) have made “repeated misleading statements” over the impact...

GMV chair rules out FLVA merger - for now

29-May-2013 By Gurjit Degun

The chair of the Guild of Master Victuallers (GMV) has said that the organisation is working more closely with the Federation of Licensed Victuallers Associations (FLVA) but a merger is not imminent.

Trade bodies meet with Government over pubco-tenant self regulation deal

28-Nov-2012 By Michelle Perrett

Trade bodies met with officials at the Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) department last week to discuss the progress of the self-regulation pubco-tenant deal.

AHA calls on Government to set alcohol minimum price of 50p per unit

19-Nov-2012 By Mike Berry

The Alcohol Health Alliance UK (AHA) has called on the Government to set a minimum alcohol price of 50p per unit to tackle problems caused by cheap drink.

Business secretary rejects claims that BIS officials acted inappropriately over pubco-tenant deal

13-Nov-2012 By Michelle Perrett

Business secretary Vince Cable has rejected claims that officials in the Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) department acted inappropriately over the pubco-tenant self-regulation deal.

Trade experts launch their own Pubs Advisory Service in response to Government

03-May-2012 By Michelle Perrett

A team of trade experts has launched a Pubs Advisory Service (PAS), claiming it to be part of the official agreement between the Government and the industry to manage the pubco-tenant relationship.

BIS: Pubco critics slate Government response

24-Nov-2011 By Adam Pescod

Anti-tie campaigners have slammed the government’s response to the Business Innovation and Skills Committee’s (BISC) report into the pubco-tenant relationship.

Trade must fight new legal burdens

23-Sep-2011 By Michelle Perrett

The industry needs to fight its corner to ensure the late-night levy (LNL) and early morning restriction orders (EMROs) are not too burdensome on the trade, claims Peter Coulson, the Publican’s Morning Advertiser’s legal editor.

FPB: pubcos holding tenants to ransom

04-Aug-2011 By Michelle Perrett

The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has called for stronger regulation of the pub trade claiming pubcos are holding tenants to ransom.

Video: licensing changes will empower local communities

03-Aug-2010 By Ewan Turney

The changes proposed by the Government to licensing will empower local communities to deal with alcohol-related problems, says minister.

Wine and cider trade bodies to strengthen links

27-Oct-2009 By Ewan Turney

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) is to provide management services to the National Association of Cider Makers (NACM).

Conference due on female bingeing

20-Jul-2009 By John Harrington

A conference examining why young women binge drink is to be held in October. Representatives from more than 400 organisations - including the industry, police, NUS and prison service - have been invited to attend.

Pubs to house 500 post offices by 2009

24-May-2007 By Ewan Turney ewan.turney@william-reed.co.uk

Pubs are set to house up to 500 post offices after the Government confirmed it would axe 2,500 by 2009. The Government has earmarked pubs as an ideal...

Industry opinion: how effective is the APPBG?

14-Aug-2003

John McNamara, chief executive, British Institute of Innkeeping "The group has been invaluable to all of us in the pub trade in providing an...

Trade unites in campaign for better training

08-Apr-2002

Licensees and pub operators are being urged to get behind a campaign to create a powerful voice to push for better training.The government is in the...

BBPA speaks out against gambling proposals

05-Nov-2001

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has met with sports minister Richard Caborn to outline its objections to the recommendations made in the...

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...