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Legal Q&A: potential smoking ban in pub gardens (Credit:Getty/SimpleImages)

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Legal Q&A: potential smoking ban in beer gardens

By Jonathan Smith, partner, Poppleston Allen

With the new Labour Government considering the introduction of a smoking ban in such places as beer gardens, outdoor shelters, parks etc, it would seem a sensible time to deal with commonly asked questions about the current position with customers smoking.

Boxpark Camden site to open in September

PROPERTY ROUND-UP

Boxpark confirms new site

By Felicity Giles

This week's property round up includes mentions from Boxpark, Weston's Cider, Wren's pubs, Red Engine and Fleurets.

Utility update: there are several factors continuing to influence volatility and cost movements (image: Getty/steved_np3)

UTILITY UPDATE WITH NATIONWIDE ENERGY

Utility prices unlikely to return to 2022 levels

By Nationwide Energy

Volatility is greater in gas and electricity commodity costs in winter. Gas demand exceeds available supplies with reserves bridging the gap.

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Music venue to reopen after 4-year closure

By Felicity Giles

Bootleggers in Kendal, Cumbria is set to open once again creating an estimated 30 new jobs. The site is set to be reopened by Westmorland Group.

The Morning Advertiser Lock In Podcast episode 80

The Lock In Podcast

Summer? What summer?

By Ed Bedington

The Lock In Podcast is back for an unprecedented fifth season, and we're taking a look back at the summer trade!

Planning ahead: Top tips for applying for TENS from PopAl (Credit:Getty/DisobeyArt)

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Top tips on planning ahead and using TENs

By Poppleston Allen associate solicitor, Suraj Desor

With Halloween, Bonfire Night, the festive period and New Year’s Eve all coming up within the next few months, now is an apt time to plan ahead for those special events and any Temporary Event Notices (TENs) you may require.

Positive impact: APPG for hospitality and tourism elects Chris Webb MP (pictured) as new chair

Hospitality APPG elects new chair

By Rebecca Weller

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for hospitality and tourism has been reconstituted with a new chair.

Right to respond: one operator has hit back following a negative review of his new business before the doors had opened (image: Anya Berkut)

'Poor reviews can be seriously damaging'

By Felicity Giles

Stanley’s of Streatham in south London, received a negative Google review, which claimed the pub was not offering enough vegan menu options.

Cash flow: a quarter of operators made a profit over the summer, according to the BII

Half of operators broke even over summer

By Nikkie Thatcher

Just under one in two operators broke even over the summer with a further quarter making a loss during the traditionally bumper months, new research has revealed.

Difficult run: Drinks sales continue to slump (Credit:Getty/E4C)

Drinks sales continue difficult run

By Rebecca Weller

Drinks sales have continued a difficult run as year-on-year sales slump by 5%, the latest Daily Drinks Tracker from CGA by NIQ has revealed.

Licensing Hub: PopAl partner James Anderson shares his view on the challenges around highway usage (Credit:Getty/urbazon)

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Challenges around highway use 'frustrating and unnecessary'

By James Anderson, partner at Poppleston Allen

There is another challenge faced by the hospitality industry in England not getting as much publicity as others such as staffing, business rates and rising costs; the use of highways for tables, chairs and other structures to entertain customers.

What's in the news 30 August?

'Why penalise us again?'

By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington met up with Only a Pavement Away founder Greg Mangham to get his take on the week's events.

Outdoor smoking ban needs a rethink

Opinion

Proposed ban a serious worry for sector

By Ed Bedington

There’s a degree of inevitability about the leaked reports that the Government is considering a ban on smoking outside, a move that will impact heavily on pub gardens.

Licensing hub: Legal Q&A with Poppleston Allen (Credit:Getty/RgStudio)

LICENSING HUB - LEGAL WITH POPPLESTON ALLEN

Legal Q&A: on-site betting and gambling machines

By Imogen Moss, associate solicitor, Poppleston Allen

With the start of the football season now upon us, licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen has answered operators questions around in-venue commercial betting and gambling machines.

Mixed bag: outlet numbers have increased despite people staying away from the on-trade after riots (credit: Getty/andresr)

Site numbers rise despite sales fall after riots

By Gary Lloyd

New research has revealed drink sales in city centres fell by a whopping 10.2% during the rioting that followed the fatal stabbings in Southport at the end of last month.

FSA guidance: extra care must be taken on food allergens (credit/Getty/fcafotodigital)

Allergen advice for operators

By Felicity Giles

Following reports that the death of a 13-year-old girl could have been due to a ‘miscommunication’ over an order at Costa Coffee, according to a recent inquest, The Morning Advertiser has looked at what operators need to know around allergens.

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The rise, fall and rise again of the pub piano

By Joe Harvey, associate solicitor, Poppleston Allen

I recently found myself examining my aging features in the mirror and concluded I was ripe for a mid-life crisis.

Widespread cancellations: hospitality businesses report the impact of the recent riots and disorder on trade (image: Getty/andresr)

10% sales drop due to riots and disorder

By Nikkie Thatcher

Recent disorder and the threat of riots last week have resulted in a ‘significant drop’ in hospitality business’ sales, according to one trade body.

Can the drink sales trend continue? Hot weather is the catalyst (credit: Getty/AleksandarGeorgiev)

Hot weather increases drinks sales by 7%

By Gary Lloyd

With the weather set to remain good this week, pubs can make hay after last week brought a 7% uplift in total drink sales after the previous gloomy week saw sales slump.

Licensee rights over asking customers to leave

LICENSING HUB - LEGAL WITH POPPLESTON ALLEN

When are you legally allowed to ask customers to leave?

By Carl Weston, head of marketing and partner (non-solicitor), Poppleston Allen

You might have seen in the news – or on social media- a recent story about a pub landlord who asked a group of people to leave his premises.

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