Charter Group

Tim Martin's challenge to the Government to ban smoking in a

08-Apr-2004

The majority of licensees will howl with rage at Martin's call. They will smart at what they see as the arrogance of the man: how dare he interfere...

Lord blasts industry for smoke inaction

11-Mar-2004

Publicans have received yet another strong warning to increase the number of no-smoking areas or face strict legislation.The trade's efforts to...

Charter Group calls for industry to work together to avoid ban

04-Dec-2003

The Charter Group has called on the hospitality industry to work closer together or risk a smoking ban.The calls come as more pressure for an all-out...

Charter Group fights back against call for smoking ban

26-Nov-2003

The Charter Group has slammed calls by doctors for a smoking ban in pubs and bars as "ill-informed and irresponsible". Medical leaders have asked for...

MPs told Charter is not making 'satisfactory progress'

24-Oct-2003

MPs have been told that pubs are not doing enough to tackle the problem of smoking.Melanie Johnson (pictured), the Parliamentary under-secretary for...

noN-smoking pubs now on

28-Aug-2003

the increase by Claire Hu The licensed trade Charter Group has launched its widest industry consultation on the issue of smoking in pubs in response...

Bish hits out over ASH's criticisms

28-Aug-2003

The chairman of the Charter Group Nick Bish has hit back at claims by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) that the Smoking Charter has been an...

Anti-smoking group launches scathing attack on Smoking Charter

05-Jun-2003

Anti-smoking lobby group ASH has released a scathing response to the Charter Group's success on smoking, much to the anger of the trade.ASH branded...

Smoke not clearing

05-Jun-2003

The DoH has issued a scathing attack on the industry's Smoking Charter success - so where does this unexpected outburst leave pubs? Adam Withrington...

Pubs on track to meet charter complicance target

22-Jan-2003

New research from the industry's Charter Group on smoking shows that the pub industry is on track to meet its minimum targets. The latest market...

EHOs: scrap voluntary charter for tougher smoking legislation

09-Jul-2002

Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) are pressurising the government to get rid of the industry's voluntary code on smoking and introduce tougher...

Charter Group urges licensees to recruit neighbouring pubs

25-Jun-2002

Licensees who have signed up to the industry's charter on smoking are being asked to recruit neighbouring pubs to help avert a smoking ban.Ministers...

Trade hits back over calls for smoking restrictions

06-Jun-2002

The trade's Charter Group has hit back at calls from a leading trade union for new laws restricting smoking in pubs.The Transport and General...

AIR launches new guidelines for licensees upgrading ventilation

17-Dec-2001

The Atmosphere Improves Results (AIR) initiative has launched a new information booklet for licensees who are thinking about upgrading ventilation in...

Smoke charter is winning the battle

16-Nov-2001

Almost two thirds of pubs pledge support for clean air campaignThe trade is winning its battle against proposals to ban smoking in pubs, according to...

Charter Group to discuss smoking research

05-Oct-2001

Trade leaders are due to meet on Monday (October 8) to discuss the results of a survey into smoking in pubs.Research into the number of outlets that...