Menu traceability takes centre stage
03-Mar-2005
by Max Gosney Pub Chefs must log detailed records of all supplied ingredients for up to five years as part of new European Union (EU) rules to...
EU crackdown threatenedover pub menu labelling
27-Jan-2005
by Max Gosney Pubs failing to adopt clearer menu labelling to tackle obesity could face a European Union (EU) crackdown. EU health and consumer...
EU expansion tipped to ease bar staff shortage
13-Jan-2005
by Ewan Turney Recruitment problems could be a thing of the past thanks to the expansion of the European Union (EU) to several Eastern European...
EU flag-flying fee to be re-examined by council
16-Dec-2004
by MA Reporter A council that told a licensee he'd have to pay £220 to fly the European Union flag is to reconsider its policy after the Morning...
Trade fears increased alcohol smuggling after ruling
21-Oct-2004
Licensees fear a new wave of alcohol smuggling could hit trade following a European Commission (EC) ruling on cross-channel shopping.The EC has...
Chefs slam EC hours move
30-Sep-2004
by Max Gosney Pub chefs have attacked European Commission (EC) proposals to adjust the working time directive, which governs the maximum number of...
What the Sunday papers say
20-Jun-2004
David Blunkett has warned the Cabinet that Britain faces a summer of drink-fuelled rioting amid increasing concern over "yob culture". The Home...
EC calls for alcohol duty rise
09-Jun-2004
The EC wants an increase in alcohol duty rates across Europe to tackle fraud and smuggling.The proposal is likely to face fierce opposition, not just...
Brewers still losing out on progressive beer duty
18-May-2004
Many British brewers are still losing out on tax breaks given to rivals elsewhere in the European Union.As announced by Gordon Brown in the budget on...
EC wants to allow booze orders on the Internet
05-Apr-2004
UK drinkers would be able to order cheap booze from Europe over the Internet under new rules proposed by the European Commission. Gordon Brown is...
Three cheers for BBPA tax campaign
19-Feb-2004
Something unusual if not unique happened last week: I raised my glass to the British Beer & Pub Association. My relations with the BBPA are...
French ban on Red Bull upheld
12-Feb-2004
The European Court of Justice has upheld France's decision to hold back authorisation of the energy drink Red Bull on the grounds of the drink's high...
48-hour week may be reality for licensees
26-Nov-2003
Licensees could be forced to implement the 48-hour working week if the European Commission (EC) gets its way.The Commission is expected to slam...
EC says industry must do more to curtail employee hours
20-Nov-2003
Trade faces threat of working hours limit by Claire Hu The licensed trade could be forced to implement the 48-hour working week unless it does more...
Sky may face EC challenge
09-Oct-2003
Plans to block broadcasting giant Sky's monopoly of Premiership football look more likely following the latest outburst from European Union...
Blair backs trade over smoking ban
25-Sep-2003
The UK government looks set to clash head-on with the European Commission (EC) over a smoking ban in pubs and bars. Prime Minister Tony Blair (right)...
Thousands of licensees look to scrap Sky deals
14-Aug-2003
by Claire Hu A massive 93% of the pub company members of the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers are considering scrapping their sports...
Not so, says
07-Aug-2003
Inntrepreneur On 26 June 2003, after 10 years of litigation, Mr Justice Park finally delivered judgment in the long-running test case of Crehan v the...
A few weeks ago, the Morning Advertiser reported on the deci
07-Aug-2003
The judge's comments on damages seem to me be slightly odd. It's a bit like saying that if the England cricket team hadn't been outplayed by the...
Customs to review progressive beer duty
31-Jul-2003
by Claire Hu The Government is to carry out a review of progressive beer duty (PBD) which could see the production limit at which brewers benefit...
EU seeks ruling on wine and spirits trademarks
28-Jul-2003
The European Union is set to clash head on with new world wine and spirit producers over the use of geographic descriptions such as champagne, port,...
EC threat to Sky's £1bn live football deal
24-Jul-2003
Broadcasting giant Sky could see its plan to buy up all football match rights from the Premier League blocked by the European Commission (EC).The EC...
EU suspends move for Isinglass labels
10-Jul-2003
By Tony Halstead UK beer and drinks producers have persuaded the European Union to suspend a move to force manufacturers to label all food products...
Crehan on Brink of £1m payout
03-Jul-2003
By Andrew Pring Former Inntrepreneur licensee Bernard Crehan could be set for £1.3m in damages after the judge hearing his case decided the beer tie...
Opt-out clauses cause managers to work till they drop'
22-May-2003
by Claire Hu The Sky survey has re-ignited the debate about the 48-hour working week, with union leaders claiming opt-out clauses used by many pub...
Concerns grow over EU temp deal
15-May-2003
A secret deal to push through rules giving temporary workers full employment rights within three months has been agreed by officials in Europe,...
Beer labels face a fishy proposal from EU
09-May-2003
Bottles and cans of beer may soon have to include the warning "contains fish products" if a controversial European directive is given the green...
Customs targets 'bargain' cigarettes
24-Apr-2003
Customs officials are cracking down on a new breed of website which claims to offer imported cigarettes and tobacco at cheap prices. The websites...
New EU laws threaten UK's family brewers
10-Apr-2003
by Mike Bennett New European laws aimed at sweeping away defensive share structures are threatening the future of three of the UK's family brewers....
Valpak sells its glass recycling business
10-Apr-2003
Valpak has sold its commercial glass collection business in a deal which will propel the UK pub industry towards meeting future recycling targets....
Trade figures' reaction to the Budget
09-Apr-2003
"We would have preferred a decision similar to last year's duty freeze on beer. The increase shows a lack of support for the brewing industry from...
Trade warned over EU workers' rights
03-Apr-2003
By Claire Hu The pub trade has been warned not to "bury its head in the sand" over new European Union legislation which will give temporary workers...
Seasonal greetings for trade as consumer confidence grows
05-Dec-2002
Pubs across the country should enjoy a busy Christmas and New Year after a consumer survey revealed people are optimistic about the state of the...
Shepherd Neame offers customers a 568 of Oranjeboom
08-Nov-2002
Kent brewer Shepherd Neame has launched some new branded glasses to celebrate the "Euro pint" in a tongue-in-cheek fashion.The new range of 568ml...
Pub's plight makes MA noise seminar a must
03-Oct-2002
By Graham Ridout A pub's future still hangs in the balance after a court hearing, which would decide whether to revoke its public entertainment...
France close to lifting ban on British beef
25-Sep-2002
British beef could be back on French menus after receiving approval from the country's food safety agency.France has now moved a step closer to...
The euro: pub industry must decide
18-Sep-2002
A leading British economist has warned the licensed industry its "make your mind up time" over Britain's participation in a single European currency....
Smear campaign fails to discredit UK's bid for duty harmonisation
12-Sep-2002
European Commissioners have been accused of adopting a smear campaign to discredit the UK beer trade's bid for duty harmonisation across Europe.The...
Promotion problem
25-Jul-2002
by Richard Williams, part of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson WilsonI read with interest a report on this site,...
EU can't be serious!
18-Jul-2002
Whether we like it or not, our integration into Europe is gathering pace. Michelle Perrett assesses how it's affecting a British institution - the...
New booze cruise could kill pub trade in the North East
12-Jul-2002
Licensees in the North East fear a new booze cruise - taking drinkers to France- could be devastating for trade.Drinkers will be able to board the...
EC orders UK government to enforce 48-hour week
08-May-2002
Pubs may have to ensure that staff take proper breaks and use their full holiday entitlement after the European Commission (EC) ordered the UK...
Trade celebrates as noise proposal is finally silenced
14-Mar-2002
The trade is celebrating after winning its battle against European proposals to impose noise restrictions in pubs.MEPs have voted to amend the...
EC duty rates report welcomed by WSA
12-Mar-2002
The Wine and Spirit Association (WSA) has welcomed the European Commission's report on duty rates.The report found the difference in duty rates...
Report advises freeze on duty
21-Feb-2002
A long-awaited report from Europe has recommended a complete freeze on UK beer duty.The author of the report, European commissioner Fritz Bolkestein,...
BBPA joins protest over European proposals to limit pub noise
04-Feb-2002
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has written to Danish MEP Helle Thorning-Schmidt to protest at European proposals to limit noise levels...
Licensees fear loss of trade as police push for drink-drive cut
18-Jan-2002
Senior police officers admitted this week they are pushing for a cut in the drink-drive limit in the wake of evidence that the problem is worsening.A...
European union?
05-Dec-2001
As the EU proposes harmonisation of duty levels, the difference between Britain and the continent grows ever larger. Jackie Annett reportsIt's a...
UK import stance will remain strict
29-Nov-2001
Government set for clash with EU over refusal to reduce duty ratesThe Government is on a collision course with the EU over Customs and Excise...
Alcohol price tops list in 'rip-off' UK
12-Nov-2001
Alcoholic drinks in Britain are up to 70 per cent more expensive than those in European countries, according to a new survey.Prices for all sorts of...
