Health and safety - Hospitality

Drinkaware launches new strategy

01-Feb-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Alcohol education body Drinkaware has launched a three-year strategy to improve on how society understands alcohol and make using it more risk-free.

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EXCLUSIVE: A new strategy in the relationship with alcohol

01-Feb-2023 By Phil Mellows

Karen Tyrell smiles and shrugs as though the answer is so obvious the question really wasn’t worth asking. “Well, yes, I go to pubs. They’re nice places to be, aren’t they?” she says, sure that no one could doubt it.

National Pubwatch launches educational film series

31-Jan-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

National Pubwatch (NPW) has released a range of films explaining the roles of Pubwatches and their powers.

Extreme weather puts pressure on pubs

17-Jan-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Pubs urge customers to “persevere” and provide much needed “support” as extreme weather causes difficulties.

UKH demands energy firms named and shamed

16-Jan-2023 By Gary Lloyd

UKHospitality (UKH) has called for energy watchdog Ofgem to take action against energy companies that have implemented improper practices and treated businesses in the sector as a ‘cash cow’.

NTIA outraged by spiking not being an offence

12-Jan-2023 By Gary Lloyd

The Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has voiced its anger after a Government inquiry decided there is no need for a specific offence to be introduced for drinks spiking.

Longer hours worked at Xmas, recruitment issues persist

12-Jan-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Hospitality businesses called on their staff to work longer hours over the festive period with no end in sight for the sector’s recruitment issues.

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Know the law on serving alcohol to under-18s

23-Dec-2022 By Sarah Taylor, partner, Poppleston Allen

Of all the articles our licensing solicitors write for The Morning Advertiser each year, there is one topic that gets more feedback and interest than any other – under-18s in pubs.

Mental health-focused scheme launched for festive period

20-Dec-2022 By Ed Bedington

A leading hospitality charity has launched a new initiative in a bid to tackle stress and monitor mental health over the busy Christmas period.

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Delivering Christmas cheer

16-Dec-2022 By Felix Faulkner, solicitor, Poppleston Allen

It is undeniable that home delivery is booming. However, the convenience of shopping without leaving the sofa means that you have to work harder to get customers through their (and your) door.

BrewDog beer ad banned for ‘five a day’ claim

07-Dec-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

A BrewDog advert has been banned for the “tongue-in-cheek” claim its fruit flavoured beers counted as “one of your five-a-day”.

1.6% more high street pubs since Covid

06-Dec-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

There are 1.6% more high street pubs and bars since the first Covid lockdown, but the number of nightclubs has plummeted, new research has revealed.

New catering hygiene guide launched

30-Nov-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

An updated version of the industry guide for catering hygiene standards has been launched by UKHospitality (UKH), the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS).

Bird flu: Half of Xmas turkeys culled

30-Nov-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Half of the free range turkeys produced for Christmas in the UK have been culled or have died due to avian flu, an industry official told MPs.

Mental health charity takes over Star pubs

25-Nov-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

HUMEN, a charity dedicated to reducing the number of male suicides, has partnered with 15 Star pubs to raise awareness for its ‘Rise Against Suicide’ campaign.

Footy fans warned over pint throwing ‘assault’

25-Nov-2022 By Poppleston Allen, licensing solicitors

Licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen have warned pubs that football fans who throw pints when the on-screen action gets exciting could be committing assault.

Christmas rail strikes 'devastating'

23-Nov-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Rail strikes over the festive period will be “catastrophic” for hospitality businesses more “reliant” than ever on Christmas trade to get through the first quarter of 2023, trade bodies from across the sector have said.

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How to deal with noise complaints

17-Nov-2022 By Graeme Cushion, partner, Poppleston Allen

Poppleston Allen partner Graeme Cushion looks at the rules around music noise and residents.

Asahi to launch 0.0% variant in UK first

14-Nov-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Asahi is set to launch its Super Dry 0.0% beer variant to the UK market in January 2023 ahead of a global release.

Impact of latest rail strikes ‘enormous’

11-Nov-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

The effect of the latest train strikes on the hospitality sector is “enormous” as it impacts both consumers and workers, one trade body has said.

Support for UK NTE 'lagging behind' other countries

07-Nov-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has called for cities across the UK to build on the network of Night-Time Economy (NTE) Advisers in order to support the country’s nightlife.

NTIA partners with safety app to protect staff

07-Nov-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has partnered with a personal safety app to safeguard staff travelling home from work.

National Grid: Blackouts would be last resort

01-Nov-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Blackouts would be a last resort this winter if energy supplies run low, National Grid has revealed, after operators voiced concerns they would damage the sector.

Peach Pubs founder invests in cricketers’ pubco

31-Oct-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Founder of Peach Pubs, Lee Cash, has invested in The Cat & Wickets Pub Company, which was established by cricketers Harry Gurney and Stuart Broad – who plan to have two sites open in April 2023 and five by 2025.

BBPA disappointed with recycling review outcome

31-Oct-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Sector trade body the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has expressed disappointment over a packaging recycling consultation that has failed to extend a compliance period that has previously proved valuable in the past.

Preparation crucial during blackouts

27-Oct-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Hospitality businesses must ensure they have a plan in place to avoid panic and maintain food safety standards in “unlikely” event of blackouts this winter.

Reading named Pubwatch of the Year

26-Oct-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Reading Pubwatch has been crowned the National Pubwatch of the Year.

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Licensing and the issue of trading late

25-Oct-2022 By James Anderson, partner, Poppleston Allen

I attended the London Property Forum last week which had three principal speakers and a panel to discuss issues relevant to the trade; two of the speakers were from late-night businesses, operators of cocktail bars and nightclubs respectively, and the...

Pubs opting to host 'blackout' nights

19-Oct-2022 By Rebecca Weller

A number of pubs across the country have started hosting ‘blackout’ nights in response to the energy crisis and consumer demands for “quirky” experiences when visiting the on-trade.

Blackouts pose health and safety risks

19-Oct-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Pubs are navigating health and safety risks to prepare for potentially “devastating” weekday evening blackouts.

Menopause awareness essential to retain staff

17-Oct-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The hospitality sector must do more to recognise how menopause can impact staff before it loses more skilled workers, according to Irwin Mitchell Solicitors partner Jenny Arrowsmith.

Night Time adviser to champion West Midlands hospitality

14-Oct-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The West Midlands is on the search for a night time economy leader to champion hospitality and help the sector build back from the pandemic.

World Mental Health Day acknowledged across trade

10-Oct-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Leading figures in the hospitality trade have come together to support World Mental Health Day, which took place on Monday 10 October.

Scrapping of red tape ‘significant boost’

03-Oct-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

Releasing more businesses from reporting requirements and other regulations has been hailed as a “significant boost” for thousands of hospitality companies.

SLTA: sector crisis is ‘worse than the pandemic’

08-Sep-2022 By Gary Lloyd

The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) has warned the crisis for hospitality businesses struggling with the cost-of-living crisis plus spiralling energy and utilities bills is “worse than the pandemic”.

Sector awaits energy help from new PM

06-Sep-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

Operators are waiting for an announcement from new Prime Minister Liz Truss to help the sector battle the ongoing energy crisis, with leaders calling for a “big, bold package of support” if hospitality is to survive the winter

More rail strikes as sector 'suffering heavily'

31-Aug-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Announcement of further rail strikes to take place next month “catastrophic” for the hospitality and late-night economy which are already reporting losses and “at risk of failing”.

Rebuilding work begins on fire-damaged cricketers’ pub

30-Aug-2022 By Gary Lloyd

New images show work has begun to bring the Tap & Run pub back to life after it was ravaged by fire in June this year.

Labour MP defends Orwell’s ‘perfect pub’

25-Aug-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

A member for Islington South & Finsbury council has defended George Orwell’s ‘perfect pub’ the Compton Arms, north London, which faced threat of closure after residents complained.

Burnt Chef Project releases new guide

24-Aug-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The Burnt Chef Project has released a new Work-Related Stress Guide, designed to provide insight to employers and leaders on how they can start to strategically tackle stress within their place of work.

George Orwell’s ‘perfect pub’ faces threat of closure

23-Aug-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The favourite pub of Animal Farm writer George Orwell could be forced to shut down after residents complained it was a health hazard and public nuisance.

Indefinite rail strikes 'catastrophic' for sector

22-Aug-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Indefinite transport strike action would be “catastrophic” for the sector and cause “irreparable damage”, the Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has stated.

9 ways pubs can ward off wasps

17-Aug-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

With summer well under way and the warm weather bringing out all creatures great and small, we’ve put together a few tips on how operators and deter wasps from buzzing around their customers in the garden.

Hosepipe ban causes 'irritation' for pubs

03-Aug-2022 By Rebecca Weller

South-East Water has confirmed a hosepipe and sprinkler ban across Sussex and Kent in an “inconvenient” move for pubs.

Pubs and bars rank highly for food hygiene

29-Jul-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Food hygiene in UK pubs and bars is rated very highly despite almost 1,000 sites failing inspections, according to new research.

TfL confirms night tube services return

28-Jul-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Building confidence in the nations transport infrastructure is “vitally important” as businesses regain pre-pandemic levels of trade, the Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has stated.

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