12-Dec-2011 By Adam Pescod
Pubs and bars in Camden were inspected as part of a pilot ‘bar health check’ scheme by the local council and police which led to a 37% reduction in violent crime in the borough.
18-Nov-2011 By Gurjit Degun
British Gas has apologised for an ongoing meter-reading issue which has resulted in a South Yorkshire licensee being sent bills ranging from £19,000 to £40,000 a quarter, since April this year.
24-Oct-2011 By Adam Pescod
A Welsh Government ban on the sale of tobacco from vending machines in Wales has been approved and will come into force on 1 February 2012.
15-Sep-2011 By Gurjit Degun
Health secretary Andrew Lansley has praised the industry’s work and progress in pledging to tackle alcohol abuse, and vowed to continue working with the trade.
15-Aug-2011 By Ewan Turney
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley is to give the keynote address at next month's annual Wine & Spirit Trade Association Conference. Lansley is...
Imperial Tobacco drops cig machine campaign
12-Aug-2011 By Ewan Turney
Imperial Tobacco has dropped its campaign to reverse the imminent cigarette vending machine ban after the Supreme Court turned down grounds for an...
Anti-cig vending ban action continues
20-Jun-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report
Imperial Tobacco says it will continue its campaign to reverse the imminent cigarette vending machine ban despite the Court of Appeal upholding the...
07-Apr-2011 By Graham Ridout
A student who was severely scalded while working for Wetherspoons is pursuing legal action for compensation against the managed pub chain.
17-Mar-2011 By Lesley Foottit
A health trade chief has blamed the Licensing Act 2003 for pushing the majority of violent alcohol-related incidents beyond midnight, particularly at...
Six health groups refuse to sign up to alcohol responsibility deal
14-Mar-2011 By James Wilmore
Six leading health groups have pulled out of the government's responsibility deal on alcohol over concerns the drinks industry has had too much...
14-Mar-2011 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report
Leading health organisations have criticised the Government over its "responsibility deal" on alcohol and refused to sign up as partners. Six...
21-Feb-2011 By Ewan Turney
Health experts have once again called for a minimum price of 50p per unit on alcohol as they warned there could be a sharp rise in deaths.
'Alcohol policy in tatters as health experts revolt'
17-Feb-2011 By James Wilmore
The government's "responsibility" deal on alcohol looks likely to fall apart as health experts, angered by the limited concessions required of the...
New hope for cig vending machines
14-Feb-2011 By John Harrington
Fresh hope has been raised that the cigarette vending machine ban could be stopped by legal action. Machine provider Sinclair Collis, part of...
Health minister: Partnerships key to tackling alcohol harm
27-Jan-2011 By Matt Eley Matt
Excessive regulation is not needed to change national drinking habits, according to health minister Andrew Lansley. He told industry figures on...
'Cheapest pub' in trouble over health and safety
24-Jan-2011 By Matt Eley Matt
A pub that was infamously branded the cheapest in Britain has landed a bill for £30,000 after a series of health and safety breaches. The Marksman...
02-Dec-2010 By Ewan Turney
Authorities will be able to take into consideration the impact of licensing on public health, under new Government plans to overhaul licensing. The...
'New public health approach planned'
30-Nov-2010
The government will take a "less intrusive" approach to public health - nudging people rather than restricting their choices, the Health Secretary is...
22-Nov-2010 By Gurjit Degun
Labour MP Diane Abbott is calling for the Coalition to "go ahead with Labour's ban on cigarette vending machines and point of sales". This follows a...
Alcohol chiefs advising on public health policy is 'naïve', says Diane Abbott
18-Nov-2010 By James Wilmore
High profile Labour MP Diane Abbott has branded a government plan to take advice from the drinks and food industry on public health policy as...
13-Sep-2010 By John Harrington
Cigarette machine operators are pinning their hopes on high-tech new 'anti-child' technology to argue that the machine ban is not needed.
Cig vending group hopes technology will help avoid ban
13-Sep-2010 By James Wilmore
Technology designed to prevent underage smoking means a ban on cigarette vending machines is unnecessary, according to a trade group. The National...
Scots health groups to get say on licensing decisions
13-Sep-2010 By James Wilmore
Health boards in Scotland will be given the same powers as police over licensing decisions, under new government plans. As part of the SNP's Alcohol...
13-Sep-2010 By Ewan Turney
Health Boards are to be given new powers to object to licence applications in Scotland under an amendment to the Alcohol Bill.
'Health boards 'should have licensing powers like police''
08-Sep-2010
Health boards will be given powers to object to any drinks licence under Government plans to enhance Scotland's crusade against the damaging impact...
Cig vending machine ban 'must stay'
06-Sep-2010 By John Harrington
Eight prominent health campaigners have urged the Government not to backtrack on banning cigarette vending machines. In July health minister Anne...
Health groups make fresh plea for minimum pricing
20-Aug-2010 By James Wilmore
Three leading health groups have urged the Scottish government to press ahead with plans for a minimum price - despite an updated study showing it...
'Mothers turned away from pub because of 'babies with emotions''
12-Aug-2010
Three mothers and their babies were turned away from a pub in Southampton by a manager who said it "didn't do women with babies". When Lucy Sloam and...
Top GP: Drinkers must 'face facts' over their health
09-Aug-2010
The UK's top GP has slammed society's attitude towards drinking, smoking and overeating. Steve Field, chairman of the Royal College of GPs, has urged...
02-Aug-2010 By Ewan Turney
The introduction of health as a licensing objective could give unelected health bodies a veto over licensing — the BII has warned. The Home...
28-Jul-2010 By Ewan Turney
Local authorities will be able to object to a licence on the grounds of public health under a major shake-up of licensing laws.
26-Jul-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Three quarters of the British public have backed the proposed ban on cigarette vending machines in pubs, due to start in October next year. A survey...
23-Jul-2010 By John Harrington
Health secretary Andrew Lansley wants the industry to help fund local initiatives to make people healthier. He has urged more private sector funding...
22-Jul-2010 By Gemma McKenna
Councillor stokes controversy by saying young people will be put at risk if there are live-music exemptions for crowds up to 200.
Health Secretary: Minimum price would hit poor families
21-Jul-2010 By James Wilmore
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has again ruled out minimum pricing, arguing it would have an "unwelcome" impact on low-income families. Giving...
SBPA attacks lack of clarity over cig vending ban plans
20-Jul-2010 By James Wilmore
A trade group has hit out at the Scottish government for a "lack of guidance" and "clarity" over plans to ban cigarette vending machines. The...
Cig vending machines to survive?
15-Jul-2010 By James Wilmore
The planned ban on cigarette vending machines in pubs could be scrapped after the government signalled it is re-considering the law. Vending...
'No anti-junk food laws, health secretary promises'
08-Jul-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Food and alcohol companies will fund government's healthy lifestyle ad campaign in exchange for a 'non-regulatory approach'Beer companies,...
17-Jun-2010 By The PMA Team
There's one surefire way of assessing the real financial health of a pub company — tenant profitability, says The PMA Team.
Scots health lobby urge MSPs to back minimum pricing
09-Jun-2010 By James Wilmore
Health campaigners in Scotland are urging MSPs to "put party differences aside" and back a minimum price on alcohol to stop supermarkets selling it...
02-Jun-2010 By Lesley Foottit
An influential health body has backed calls for minimum pricing, tough new restrictions on granting licences and a ban on alcohol advertising. The...
World health chiefs back minimum pricing
24-May-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Health chiefs at the World Health Organisation (WHO) have called for the introduction of minimum pricing to reduce alcohol harm. The move follows...
24-May-2010 By Ewan Turney
Six out of ten adults want cigarette style health warnings on drinks labels, says a new survey. The YouGov SixthSense report said 95% are in favour...
04-May-2010 By Ewan Turney
The Government's consultation on whether alcoholic drinks should be forced to carry health warnings closes on Sunday 9 May. The consultation was...
Pubs should not have to protect customers' health
18-Mar-2010 By James Wilmore
The government has admitted it should not be an "overriding objective" for licensees to protect the health of their customers and acknowledged the...
11-Mar-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Spanish tapas restaurant chain La Tasca is launching a "healthier choice" menu next week following customer feedback. New dishes such as salmon...
Men urged to have a health check at their local
09-Mar-2010 By James Wilmore
Male drinkers are being encouraged to have a health check while at their local pub, as part of a new scheme to cut alcohol abuse. Four pubs across...
05-Mar-2010 By Gemma McKenna
SIBA chief executive Julian Grocock has slammed the "health nannies" he claims are targeting alcohol as the new tobacco. On the second day of the...
'Thousands of children damaged in womb by drinking mothers'
02-Mar-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Thousands of Scots children are born suffering internal organ damage, facial malformation or have learning difficulties as a result of their mothers...
'Ex-Royal Marine in deal to bring cigarettes back to pubs'
10-Feb-2010
JD Wetherspoon, the pub operator, is in advanced talks over a £500 million debt refinancing that would put it in a position to restore the dividend...
