Legislation

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...

MPs back bid to introduce further regulations on smoking in pubs

29-Jan-2001

Over 130 MPs have signed an Early Day Motion (EDM) asking ministers to introduce further regulations on smoking in pubs.The motion, tabled by MP...

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...

Trade awaits pivotal smoke code ruling

04-Sep-2000

Industry leaders are anxiously awaiting a major decision this week which could have a dramatic affect on the law on smoking in pubs.The Health and...

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...