Health & safety

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...

What is Purple Tuesday?

13-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Purple Tuesday – the UK’s first day focused on making shopping and dining out accessible for disabled customers – took place today (Tuesday 13 November).

Fire at site owned by Top 50 Gastropubs winner

09-Nov-2018 By Stuart Stone

Emergency services were called to tackle a fire at the Star Inn the City, York, in the early hours of 9 November.

Should children under 14 be allowed in pubs?

06-Nov-2018 By Sophie Atherton

Sophie Atherton wonders, with unruly children creating havoc in outlets across the country, whether it is time to consider a return to the days of no under-14s in pubs

Top tips for organising a pub Bonfire Night display

05-Nov-2018 By Poppleston Allen

What do pub operators need to consider before hosting a Bonfire Night bonanza.