Legal

Fire devastates 12th-century Snowdonia inn

15-Oct-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Authorities are investigating after a 12th-century inn in Trawsfynydd, North Wales, was completely destroyed in a fire.

How clean is your pub?

15-Oct-2018 By Andrew Don

Are the UK’s food hygiene inspection schemes fit for purpose or do they have inherent weaknesses that need addressing?

Can Long Live the Local help pubs facing a rise in beer duty?

15-Oct-2018 By Claire Churchard

Diversification and clever pub management can keep a pub in the black, but concerns that a beer duty rise is on the horizon has caused concerns for pubs already under pressure

More sector representation needed on T Level panel, says BBPA

12-Oct-2018 By Emily Hawkins

A government panel representing the catering and hospitality industry in the development of new further education qualifications has been described as unrepresentative of the sector.

Legal Q&A: music volume and personal licences

12-Oct-2018 By Poppleston Allen

The latest legal Q&A with specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen looks at the regulations governing music volume and personal licence holder's with prior convictions

Tragedy puts allergens in spotlight

12-Oct-2018 By Poppleston Allen

You might have read recently about the case of a teenager who tragically died following an allergic reaction to sesame, an ingredient that was contained within a sandwich that she ate. This awful incident has again brought the issues of allergens into...

Regional focus on...Devon

09-Oct-2018 By Stuart Stone

Which pub properties are on the market in Devon?

In the zone: hints and tips for pub zoning

09-Oct-2018 By Stuart Stone

Why catering for different audiences within a single venue is increasingly important and how zoning can help pubs achieve this

Barons Pub Co acquires £2.5m pub

09-Oct-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Barons Pub Company is the new owner of a freehold destination pub in Surrey, which gives the group a larger portfolio of pubs in the region.

Budget plea letter sent to Philip Hammond to protect sector

09-Oct-2018 By Stuart Stone

UKHospitality and a coalition of leading hospitality businesses have written to Chancellor Philip Hammond to call for targeted support in the Autumn Budget on 29 October.

Hospitality leaders urge Government action on 'unprecedented pressures'

09-Oct-2018 By Stuart Stone

Backed by UKHospitality (UKH), 150 hospitality businesses will meet more than 60 MPs at Westminster on 9 October to champion the sector’s contribution to the high street.

Pubs, bars and restaurants 'will save the high street'

08-Oct-2018 By Stuart Stone

A new study by the Local Government Information Unit and the Portman Group has revealed that 92% of councils believe that the night-time economy can prevent the decline of high street retail.