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'Government takes pubs code very seriously' says Kelly Tolhurst MP

22-Feb-2019 By Stuart Stone

In an exclusive Q&A with The Morning Advertiser, Kelly Tolhurst MP discussed the early stages of her work overseeing the enforcement of the pubs code.

Licensee's views on drug use in pubs

22-Feb-2019 By Robert Mann

The use of illicit drugs in pubs is not a new problem and is one that continues to cause headaches for operators and, unfortunately, even the most responsible and well-run licensed premises are not immune from issues surrounding them.

Lower business rates to save high-street pubs, recommend MPs

21-Feb-2019 By Emily Hawkins

A committee of MPs has recommended lower business rates for town-centre pubs, warning that without urgent action some high streets could eventually disappear altogether.

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Drugs in pubs: embrace testing or lose your licence

14-Feb-2019 By Robert Mann

The use of illegal substances in pubs is not a new problem, but it’s one that refuses to go away and one that continues to cause headaches for operators.

Expert calls for earplugs to be available ‘in the same way that condoms are' in pub vending machines

12-Feb-2019 By Stuart Stone

Earplugs are as important on a night out as condoms, according to an expert from charity Action on Hearing Loss (AoHL).

Customers must ‘speak up’ about food allergens

12-Feb-2019 By Emily Hawkins

A new social media campaign tackles customers’ embarrassment about asking for allergen information and urges businesses to ensure they follow the law.

A group of publicans has united against the rates system

11-Feb-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Ahead of a parliamentary probe into the business rates system, The Morning Advertiser (MA) spoke to St Albans MP Anne Main about her work raising the concerns of the city’s publicans in Westminster.

Trade bodies demand halt to consultations until Brexit resolved

11-Feb-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Food industry chiefs have said the sector is beleaguered with no-deal Brexit uncertainty and urged consultations on other matters, including plastic use and a deposit return scheme, be put on hold.

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Putting the house in order

11-Feb-2019 By Poppleston Allen

Specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen unravels legislative twists and turns affecting the pub trade in the past 225 years.

Legal Q&A: freepour warning

11-Feb-2019 By Poppleston Allen

Specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen's latest legal Q&A looks at the rules governing free-pouring and personal licences.

Legal top tips: How simple errors can prove costly

11-Feb-2019 By Poppleston Allen

Sometimes the easiest of tasks pose the direst of consequences if you get them wrong. I have often seen applications rejected, stalled or have unintended consequences for the simplest of mistakes.

Pub rateable values increase ‘by up to 567%’

07-Feb-2019 By Stuart Stone

Ahead of a Commons debate on beer taxation, research has found that a large number of operators have borne the brunt of huge increases in rateable value following 2017 reform.

Steps tackling ‘wholly unacceptable’ booking site tactics welcomed

07-Feb-2019 By Stuart Stone

Six online hotel booking sites have all voluntarily agreed to make changes to their online conduct following a probe by the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA)

Plymouth scheme retains top prize at Best Bar None awards

06-Feb-2019 By Stuart Stone

Best Bar None schemes from Plymouth, Barnsley and Wrexham were recognised at the annual Best Bar None awards on 4 February.

‘Out of date’ rates system probe welcomed

04-Feb-2019 By Stuart Stone

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) and UKHospitality (UKH) have both welcomed the launch of an enquiry into the impact of the current business rates system.