Bureaucracy

Statutory code: BBPA says proposals will create “unnecessary red tape and bureaucracy”

08-Jan-2013 By John Harrington

British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) chairman Jonathan Neame has expressed disappointment at news that the Government plans to introduce a statutory code of conduct for pubcos supported by a code adjudicator, saying that self-regulation has not been...

Red-tape ‘disappointment’ for pub sector

07-Oct-2011

Industry leaders claim the Government’s approach to cutting red tape is “disappointing” and “more should be done”.

Exclusive: Minister will fight for pub trade

13-May-2011 By Michelle Perrett

The minister charged with cutting the red-tape burden on businesses has promised to "fight the corner" for the pub trade. In an exclusive interview...

Wine and spirits producers back government action

03-Dec-2008

Wine and spirits producers are backing new moves from the government against problem premises and drinks campaigns, expected to be announced later...

McMullen chief urges government to resist more regulation

20-Nov-2008

The managing director of family brewer and pub operator McMullen has written to Culture Secretary Andy Burnham urging him not to pursue increased...

New pubs: planning must be faster says Flint

03-Apr-2008 By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.u

Government review to focus on flexibility New technology would speed process The Government is looking at streamlining the planning application...

Labour red tape costing each pub £30,000 a year

15-Jun-2006 By Ewan Turney

Paperwork takes up to seven hours a week for two thirds of pubs.

Make the politicians listen

21-Apr-2005

With 5 May just two weeks away now, there's not much time left for licensees to extract maximum value from their votes. But as these things come...

Tories pledge red tape cuts

22-Oct-2003

The Conservatives have pledged to protect small businesses from red tape amid new fears of the rising costs. Shadow trade and industry secretary Tim...

Reforms to cut red tape could save trade billions

07-Feb-2002

Bureaucracy surrounding entertainment licences and late-night drinking is to be slashed in an attempt to help the trade save billions of pounds each...