Health & safety

Opinion

Turning food waste into extra cash

22-Jan-2019 By Nick Burns

Nick Burns, food development manager at Robinsons Brewery, highlights how his company has tackled food waste and how pubs can convert it into extra cash.

Food waste costs Britain's pub operators more than £350m per year

16-Jan-2019 By Stuart Stone

Food waste generated by UK pubs emits the same quantity of carbon dioxide as more than 600,000 cars. How can operators curb their leftovers?

Alcohol care teams to be introduced under NHS Long Term Plan

07-Jan-2019 By Stuart Stone

Problem drinkers who end up in hospital will be helped by dedicated new services introduced under the new NHS Long Term Plan.

Avoid faecal bacteria in ice with this easy guide

19-Dec-2018 By MA Editorial

Recent research and media headlines have made it crystal clear that there’s still work to be done in sanitising pub ice and soda machines.

Government code of practice to tackle sexual harassment in the workplace

18-Dec-2018 By Stuart Stone

The Government has announced a package of commitments to tackle sexual harassment in the workplace – something that 40% of hospitality workers have experienced according to ComRes.

Disability group calls for pub 'culture change'

14-Dec-2018 By Emily Hawkins

More than eight in 10 (86%) disabled people face difficulties in pubs and bars, according to research from a disability charity.

Absolut Vodka is giving away free cab rides in anti-drink driving campaign

12-Dec-2018 By Robert Mann

Absolut Vodka is offering free taxi rides home for revellers throughout December as part of its annual anti-drink-driving campaign.

Four arrested after football fight damages pub

03-Dec-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Four men have been arrested after brawling football supporters caused significant damage to a Bristol matchday pub.

Publicans trained in protecting children from sexual exploitation and 'county lines'

29-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Licensees in Nottinghamshire have received training on safeguarding children from child sexual exploitation and drug dealing.

City bars praised for reducing crime and antisocial behaviour

27-Nov-2018 By Stuart Stone

A record 57 licensed premises were recognised for their work to reduce alcohol-related crime and disorder in the City of London at the 2018 Safety Thirst Awards.

National strategy needed to boost night-time economy, says Portman Group

23-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

A national strategic approach is needed to help high streets achieve their potential, the Portman Group’s Local Alcohol Partnerships Group (LAPG) has said.

Alcohol Change UK launches after merger

19-Nov-2018 By Stuart Stone

Alcohol Concern – the charity behind Dry January – has merged with Alcohol Research UK to form a new organisation to reduce serious alcohol-related harm in the UK.

Pubs use disabled toilets to store kegs, say campaigners

19-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Customers with disabilities have reported some pubs are using their accessible toilets as storage spaces, a disability rights charity has said.

UKH publishes guide to managing cancer-causing acrylamide in food

16-Nov-2018 By Stuart Stone

UKHospitality (UKH) has published the Industry Guide to Acrylamide to help businesses in the food and catering industries comply with acrylamide regulations.

Security in pubs: my camera never lies

16-Nov-2018 By Fred A'Court

Safety issues are not only vital in keeping your customers out of harm’s way, they must be controlled so you retain your licence and stay out of legal trouble. Here, we look at how CCTV is crucial in general, and also at countering drugs and terrorism...