Legislation

Rate loophole hits rural pub

30-May-2001

Village pub fails to qualify because of parish boundaryAnother loophole has emerged in the Government's extension of mandatory rate relief to village...

Trade warned of rise in drug rapes

23-May-2001

Licensees urged to be aware after more reported attacks in pubs Licensees, barstaff and doorstaff in pub and clubs are being urged to look out for...

The point of no reform

22-May-2001

Reform is at a critical stage, with the trade being warned it could lose outIn the months since the Government released its Time to Reform White...

Government to draft trade disability guidelines

21-May-2001

The Government is preparing guidelines for licensees on how to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act.The move follows concern within the...

Neame says no to Government licensing reform plans

21-May-2001

A leading trade campaigner has said he would prefer the licensing system to stay as it is rather than see the Government's proposed reforms brought...

Passive smoking case reignites fears of smoking ban

18-May-2001

Fears that the pub trade could face a complete ban on smoking and possible legal action by staff resurfaced this month when an Australian barmaid was...

Rural compensation fight to continue

17-May-2001

Rural licensees whose businesses have suffered because of foot-and-mouth disease have vowed to continue to fight for compensation.The licensees, who...

General Election manifestos focus on red tape debate

15-May-2001

Cutting red tape for small businesses including pubs has become a focus for political debate after it was unveiled in two party manifestos.The...

Red Tape Group targets election candidates

09-May-2001

The trade's Red Tape Group, which is fighting for an end to excessive regulation, is to write to all the candidates standing in the forthcoming...

Time to take charge in the fight against alcohol-fuelled disorder

10-Apr-2001

At the moment it seems that not a week goes by without the licensed trade being blamed for something. Whether it is the spurious claims that the...

Viva Las Vegas - how does trade differ across the Atlantic?

02-Apr-2001

America is vast - it's bold and brash, loud and cheerful, wild and wacky but bigger and better? Lorna Harrison gives a personal view on how trade...

Private functions

19-Mar-2001

Q I own a pub which is fortunate to have a function room with its own bar on the first floor. I frequently hold functions such as wedding receptions...

Trade hits out at binge claim

19-Mar-2001

The drinks industry has hit back at accusations that it actively encourages irresponsible consumption of alcohol by promoting reckless drinking...

Labour is split over pint issue

19-Mar-2001

DTI officials told legislation for a full liquid pint is unnecessaryGovernment officials have clashed over proposals for a compulsory 100 per cent...

Judgement day for 16 suppliers

15-Mar-2001

Pub Food never realised how difficult it was for food suppliers to the pub trade to get a national listing with a major wholesaler - until now.As an invited guest of Fairway Foodservice plc, Pub Food dropped in to a hotel suite in Bradford to

Hypnotist regulations

14-Mar-2001

I have a Public Entertainment Licence and would like to book a hypnotist to perform on a regular basis during the summer. Are there any special...

Disability laws may hit prices

14-Mar-2001

Legislation aimed at giving disabled people better access to pubs could hit prices paid for traditional country inns, a licensed trade solicitor has...

Nightclub group's criticism of the trade is hypocritical

14-Mar-2001

Dear Editor, As someone who has worked in pubs, nightclubs and hotels I was interested to read your front page article about the views of later...

Low alcohol Brakspear 2.5 to target duty

12-Feb-2001

Brakspear has taken up the challenge laid-down by Shadow Chancellor Michael Portillo by introducing a new low alcohol beer into its estate.During a...

Full pint law may finish handpumps

29-Jan-2001

Trade leaders have warned that government proposals to force licensees to serve a 100 per cent liquid pint could mean the end of the traditional...

Have the medics gone mad? Alcohol (in moderation) is good for you

22-Jan-2001

A recent report has suggested that moderate alcohol consumption can be a health benefit. Have the medics gone mad? Ben McFarland investigates the...

Full pint law faces the axe

22-Jan-2001

Plans for a law forcing licensees to serve a 100 per cent liquid pint could be scrapped following objections by a government watchdog.Insiders have...

After-work drinks bring stress relief

04-Dec-2000

The traditional Friday evening after-work drink is one of the best ways to relieve stress after a hard week, according to new research for the...

Drinks fail packaging guidelines

02-Oct-2000

Complaints against four alcoholic drinks have been upheld in a report published last week by drinks industry watchdog The Portman Group.An...

Government ads to tackle tobacco but not alcohol smuggling

02-Oct-2000

The government last week explained why it is spending millions of pounds on a new advertising campaign against cigarette smuggling while doing...

Schnapps drink is back in black

07-Aug-2000

Bacardi-Martini has launched a two-pronged attack on the premium packaged spirit market with the release of its new Metz brands.The latest additions...

Trade chiefs' bid to block full pint law

10-Jul-2000

Trade leaders are claiming victory in a campaign to persuade MPs that legislating for a full pint would be unworkable.A delegation from the...

City's pubs challenge law reform

27-Apr-2000

London's licensees are to meet in a bid to challenge proposals to transfer control of licensing from magistrates to local authorities.The measure...

Bass trials drink with spritz apeal

12-Feb-2000

Bass is trialing a new white wine spritzer drink in 120 of its city centre managed houses.Twisted Vine has an ABV of five per cent and is a blend of...