David Cameron considers licensing law review

Pubs and clubs in Scotland could be forced to pay higher fees for late-night drinking licences, with the money raised used to fund extra policing in some of the worst late-night trouble-spots - The Scotsman ​

Prince Charles has organised a meeting to talk about how pubs in Wales can be saved. The National Assembly has already asked his organisation, Pub is the Hub, to help devise a new strategy for pubs under threat of closure - The Western Mail​

Ahead of the Rugby World Cup in France, Llanelli-brewed Felinfoel beer and Real Crisps made in Newport are taking Nantes city's bars and restaurants by storm. This is down to Pyle-born entrepreneur Adrian Chess - The Western Mail​

The government is due to unveil regulations for graphic images to be put on tobacco packs. A series of 15 images have been chosen following market research, public consultation and a vote on the most effective warnings on the dangers of smoking. Regulations will force manufacturers to use the images on packs from late next year - The Western Mail​

Punch Taverns held firm yesterday as London closed lower for the first time in seven trading sessions. The pub operator was among the handful of FTSE 100 stocks that managed to close in positive territory as the blue chip index dropped 1.9 per cent - Financial Times​

BAA, the airports operator, under fire for poor service at Heathrow, has been criticised for misleading advertising that claimed food and drink prices charged by its on-site retailers matched those on the high street. A complaint upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority was prompted by advertising at BAA's Stansted airport site - Financial Times​

Whitbread said it had been advised not to proceed with plans to issue bonds secured on its hotel and restaurant assets, as it reported buoyant first-half sales - Financial Times​

New policy suggestions by Tory leader David Cameron yesterday included reviewing licensing laws, including the rules on 24-hour opening. Making pubs responsible for rowdy customers inside and outside premises. Clamping down on shop owners who sell drink to under-18s. Examining whether councils need additional powers to tackle irresponsible drinks promotions - The Telegraph​

Boardroom pay at the UK's top companies soared 37 per cent last year. Giles Thorley, the boss of the Punch Taverns pubs group is reportedly paid 11m. Mr Thorley also emerges as the boss whose salary is most out of line with his employees; his remuneration package is equal to 1,147 of his employees, mostly pub workers - The Guardian​