Evidence

Analysis

Are we moving towards the end of tipping?

11-Nov-2015 By James Evison

The government consultation on tipping is ending – and the responses from industry bodies such as the ALMR has come in. James Evison looks at the UK’s tipping situation.

Chelmsford could be next to approve late-night levy

03-Jul-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Late-night pubs and bars in Chelmsford may have to begin paying a levy from November, after the council’s licensing and regulatory committee recommended introducing the fee.

Scottish Beer & Pub Association opposes proposals for toughened glasswear in Highland pubs

07-Aug-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA) has opposed proposals being considered from the Highland Licensing Board to extend the use of plastic/toughened glassware to all pubs in the Highlands. 

Hungry Horse brand 'could grow to 500 sites'

28-Jun-2013 By Mark Wingett

Hungry Horse, Greene King’s value pub restaurant brand, could eventually grow to 500 sites in the UK, after proving its flexibility across a number of different trading locations.

Police use drunks' evidence in reviews

12-Aug-2010 By John Harrington

Police are using evidence from drunken yobs about where they've been drinking to take action against pubs. Answers are then used as evidence if a pub's licence comes up for review.

Luff sceptical over pubco ability to change

03-Nov-2009 By Ewan Turney

The MP behind the highly critical Business and Enterprise Committee report into pubcos says he is "sceptical" about the ability of pubcos to implement change in the industry. Peter Luff said he must be convinced the BBPA code can stick.

Host wins Oldham test case

22-Jul-2009 By Tony Halstead

Oldham licensee Patrick Kelly has defeated an attempt to force hard-line restrictions on trading that are being sought throughout the town. Blanket...

Lords question two-strikes rule on underage sales

08-Jul-2009 By John Harrington

Lords have challenged the Government to prove why a two-strikes-and-you're-out rule is needed for underage alcohol sales. The plan was agreed during...

Tough times are with us for a while

14-Jun-2009 By Hamish Champ

There is a growing sense that far from 2009 proving to be the nadir for the pub sector, it will be next year when the brown stuff really hits the...

Pubco probe to be based on tenant survey

05-May-2009 By Ewan Turney

The Parliamentary inquiry into pubco power will largely ignore anecdotal evidence — both for and against pubcos — in favour of its own survey of 1,000 tied tenants. The report is at a very advanced stage and could be unveiled next Wednesday.

Hamish Champ: Recession? What recession? (Part 307)

02-Mar-2009 By Hamish Champ

I know there is a recession going on. I read the papers, after all. And I know that while not the largest country in the world the UK is quite big...

BII: Home Office report into industry "unfair

31-Jul-2008 By Matt Eley Matt

A Home Office-commissioned report has given the licensed trade an "unfair bashing" according to the head of the BII. Chief executive John McNamara...

First draught Magners installed at O'Neill's

14-Apr-2008 By Ewan Turney

O'Neill's in Great Marlborough Street, London has become the first venue to trial draught Magners. The installation at the Mitchells & Butlers...

Rateable value reduced for pubco

20-Sep-2007 By Ewan Turney ewan.turney@william-reed.co.uk

Award-winning pub company Brunning & Price has had the rateable value at one of its pubs slashed by proving its high turnover was down to its...

The end of an era, the start of another

06-Jul-2007

Well, D-Day has finally arrived and I'm sure many publicans breathed a huge sigh of relief at lunchtime on Sunday July 1 when they opened their doors...

City Comment: Hamish Champ

08-Oct-2006 By Hamish Champ

Never mind what people say about the 'boldest grabbing the prize' and other snappy, industry guru-esque clichés; business people warm to certainty....

None of us desire a police state

14-Apr-2005

If you pick apart the latest Home Office initiative on the issue of penalty notices for selling to someone who is drunk, it does not make too much...

I recently spent three weeks on the west coast of the USA, a

03-Oct-2002

Via a large number of transactions in a range of places including bars, restaurants, hotels, visitor attractions, and car hire offices, I experienced...