Health And Safety

'Major incident' fire forces pubs to close windows on hottest day

20-Jul-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Pubs in Wennington, east London, were forced to trade with windows and doors closed on the hottest day of the year as fires broke out across the city yesterday (Tuesday 19 July).

Drug use 'won't be stopped' by new measures

19-Jul-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Recreational drug use, in particular within hospitality settings, “will not be stopped” using the suggested methods by Home Secretary Priti Patel, according to the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA).

Biffa to run Scottish Deposit Return Scheme

19-Jul-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Waste disposal business Biffa has been appointed as the logistics provider to ensure maximum recycling of drinks containers for the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in Scotland.

Further rail strikes 'catastrophic' for sector

15-Jul-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has raised further concerns over the sector’s post-pandemic recovery amid confirmation of more rail strikes, set to have a “catastrophic” impact on the industry.

RMT announces more rail strikes

14-Jul-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) has announced further strike action to take place later this month amid ongoing disputes around pay and job security.

Fuller's pub suffers 'serious' fire

13-Jul-2022 By Rebecca Weller

A Fuller, Smith & Turner site in Central London will remain temporarily closed until further notice after a “serious” and “challenging” fire broke out at the premises yesterday (Tuesday 12 July) afternoon.

Night Owl encourages sector to tackle menopause stigma

05-Jul-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Independent Birmingham and London-based nightclub the Night Owl has urged businesses across the UK to join its pledge in tackling stigma and prejudice in the workplace with regards to the menopause.

NTIA calls for VAT reduction, UKDSA slams figures on spiking

04-Jul-2022 By Gary Lloyd

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has called on the Government to reduce VAT to 12.5% as the sector faces a “bleak summer”.

the cask project

Top cellar tips to ensure quality cask

04-Jul-2022 By Su Stafford, St Austell Brewery trade quality manager

When it comes to cask beer, cellar management is key to achieving top quality and taste. St Austell Brewery’s trade quality manager, Su Stafford, gives her top tips.

Licensing hub - legal with Poppleston Allen

Musings of a licensing practitioner on the days of remote hearings

29-Jun-2022 By Jonathan Smith, partner, Poppleston Allen

At the onset of the pandemic all licensing authorities held remote hearings either by Teams or Zoom to a varying degree of success.

Upcoming Stonegate Covid insurance court case examined

29-Jun-2022 By Bill Dunkerley, regulatory lawyer at law firm Pannone Corporate

Stonegate Pub Company is due to have a case heard within the next month at the High Court regarding a claim against its business interruption insurers over losses incurred as a result of restrictions imposed in response to Covid-19.

Scotland's DRS scheme needs urgent review to avoid 'failure'

28-Jun-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Scotland’s Deposit Return (DRS) Scheme could “prove a costly failure” without urgent review and poses “inherent financial risks to hospitality businesses”, according to MSPs and trade body UKHospitality (UKH) Scotland.

Safeguarding schemes 'essential' for hospitality

23-Jun-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Schemes such as ‘Ask for Angela’ are essential in helping hospitality venues ensure the safety of customers, especially women or those considered vulnerable, amid “increasingly common” risk of drink spiking and violence, according to independent London...

NTIA braces for strike action impact

20-Jun-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The events sector is bracing itself for this week’s planned rail strikes, which are due to have a substantial hit on trade, according to the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA).

Rail strikes will cost hospitality sector £540m

20-Jun-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Planned rail strikes this week will cost the hospitality sector £540m, according to UKHospitality.

SLTA – rail strike will contribute to ‘perfect storm’ for Scottish hospitality

17-Jun-2022 By Gary Lloyd

The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) has warned the upcoming UK-wide rail strike scheduled to take place next week could be “very serious” for the trade as it works to recover from the pandemic and could lead to a “perfect storm” this summer.

Timetable announced for rail strikes 'catastrophic' for sector

16-Jun-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Proposed timetable for upcoming rail strikes will have “catastrophic impact” on trade and limit access to cities, events, and festivals, according to the Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA).

Cricket stars’ pub up in flames

13-Jun-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

A village pub owned by cricketers Stuart Broad and Harry Gurney has been damaged by a fire over the weekend.

Proposal to ban smoking in beer gardens put forward

10-Jun-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

Smoking in hospitality outdoor areas alongside other external spaces should be banned, according to recommendations by an independent review.

Rail strikes will have 'devastating' impact on sector

09-Jun-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Rail strikes confirmed to take place later this month will have a “devastating” impact on the hospitality industry as it continues to rebuild following the pandemic, according to trade bodies and representatives across the sector.

Biggest rail dispute in 33 years 'jeopardises' sector's recovery

08-Jun-2022 By Rebecca Weller

More than 50,000 rail workers nationwide have been confirmed to strike later this month in the biggest network dispute since 1989, the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) has stated.

Food hygiene ratings for top 10 pub names revealed

01-Jun-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Ahead of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend, online-training provider High Speed Training has compiled a list of the ten most popular pub names and has calculated an average food hygiene rating for each based on Food Standards Agency data.

Gov must take decisive action to provide relief for sector

26-May-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Government must take decisive action in introducing relief, such as a reduction of VAT, for the hospitality sector following the exposure of its actions during lockdown, the Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has stated.

SmartDispense event to focus on sustainability

25-May-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Heineken SmartDispense has announced it will host its inaugural Energy Well Spent Summit, which will take place on 12 July at Villa Park, Birmingham.

Oldest pub in Aylesford remains closed following fire

25-May-2022 By Rebecca Weller

A pub claiming to be the oldest in Aylesford has remained closed after a fire engulfed the building in the early hours of Sunday (22 May) morning.

NTIA brings night-time advisors campaign to Brighton

18-May-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has planned to bring its campaign to establish a Night-Time Economy (NTE) Advisors in every major city in the UK to Brighton Music Conference on Friday 27 May.

Three quarters of businesses say security shortages impact public safety

16-May-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Almost one fifth of operators (19%) felt a shortage of security staff was limiting trading hours while 75% felt it has impacted their ability to protect the public, figures released today (Monday 16 May) from the Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA)...

1 in 6 students say they have been spiked at nightlife venue

16-May-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

One in six students said they have had their drink spiked at a nightlife venue, with 80% believing venues were not doing enough to reduce the risk of spiking, the third edition of Stint’s The Students Sentiment Tracker revealed.

Sector warned about building compliance

16-May-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

The hospitality industry, including pubs, has been urged to ensure they are compliant with building regulations.

Do you have measures to support staff on their period at your pub? Tell us now

16-May-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The Morning Advertiser is asking operators if they take measures to help women suffering on their periods, after Spain announced plans to introduce menstrual medical leave.

Pub food supplier recalls products due to salmonella risk

13-May-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Pub food supplier Cranswick has recalled some of its poultry products due to a risk of salmonella.

Portman Group updates alcohol labelling guidelines

10-May-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Alcohol watchdog the Portman Group has updated its Alcohol Labelling Guidelines to provide best practice guidance to UK alcohol producers.

Staff working longer hours to help keep sector afloat

09-May-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

Hospitality employees are working six hours a week more than pre-pandemic levels, new figures have found.

Boarding school lifelines from LTC for hospitality staff

05-May-2022 By Kate Oppenheim

Being a working parent can be tough, especially when your job is in the hospitality industry, where the hours are long and the busiest times include the weekends and the school holidays.

the cask project

Is it time to reform the tradition of cask beer?

05-May-2022 By Dr Steve Housden, beer expert

I write as a lover of cask-conditioned ale and a veteran of some 40-odd years of brewing it, caring for it in pub cellars and, of course, drinking it.

24/7 mental health helpline available for NTIA members

03-May-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

A 24/7 helpline, run by the Drinks Trust, is now available to all members of the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), as the organisations rally together to combat mental health stigma within the night-time economy.

Pubs can't tackle drink spiking issue alone

27-Apr-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Pubs work hard to keep their customers safe, but cannot overcome the issue of drink spiking alone, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has stated.

UKH backs call for Gov night-time sector support

26-Apr-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

UKHospitality (UKH) has backed calls for a Government support package to help counter shortages in night-time sector door staff, including assistance in recruitment and training of additional security staff, especially women.

Drink spiking incidents need better investigations

26-Apr-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Incidents of drink spiking require better investigations and new strategies to reduce the number of occurrences, according to a report published today (Tuesday 26 April) by the Home Affairs Committee.

Five post-pandemic hygiene lessons

21-Apr-2022 By Hance McGhie, business development executive, Chemisphere UK

The hospitality industry has been through many challenges during the pandemic but, as we all adapt to the emerging, restriction-free world with a hopeful eye on the future, some of the lessons learnt when it comes to hygiene can – and should – be built...

Heineken Brewing Good Cheer campaign celebrates togetherness

20-Apr-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Heineken’s Brewing Good Cheer campaign is subsidising get togethers for good causes, after research revealed 30% of people lacked confidence to go out, despite eight out of 10 people claiming socialising important to their wellbeing.

NTIA fires broadsides at UK and Welsh governments

14-Apr-2022 By Gary Lloyd

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has joined forces with leading figures within the sector in criticising the Government’s draft terms for its inquiry into the full impact Covid has had for hospitality.

SLTA: end of mandatory face coverings ‘not before time’

14-Apr-2022 By Gary Lloyd

The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) has welcomed the announcement by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon that the legal requirement to wear face coverings on public transport and in some public places – including licensed hospitality – will move...

Health warnings on alcohol make drinking ‘unappealing’

14-Apr-2022 By Chris Snowdon, head of lifestyle economics, Institute of Economic Affairs

Institute of Economic Affairs head of lifestyle economics Chris Snowdon looks at how a study by the University of Stirling has made young adults more likely to shun drinking over the use of health warnings on them.

Pubs urged to ensure hygiene doesn’t slip in light of Salmonella cases

13-Apr-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

Operators have been advised to make sure hygiene standards are kept high after a Kinder chocolate factory in Belgium was ordered to close after it was linked to a number of Salmonella cases.

Call for mandatory food hygiene rating display

13-Apr-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has renewed its call to introduce a mandatory food hygiene rating for food businesses, such as pubs, in England.

Calorie labelling an unnecessary disaster for pubs

12-Apr-2022 By Ed Bedington

Once again the fun police have been let loose on the hospitality sector, and while the sector is used to handling and weathering well-intentioned, but ill-thought out legislation, the timing of the introduction of calorie labelling on menus couldn’t be...

Sector can help disabled people flourish, but warning against ‘inappropriate practices’

11-Apr-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The hospitality industry can lead the way in helping disabled people to flourish, but disability monitoring and reporting could lead to inappropriate practices, according to UKHospitality (UKH).

Entries sought for National Pubwatch Awards 2022

05-Apr-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Pubwatch schemes are being urged to enter the National Pubwatch Awards 2022, which recognise the work of local initiatives and efforts to provide safe drinking environments for customers and staff.

SLTA ‘bitterly disappointed’ over face coverings extension

31-Mar-2022 By Gary Lloyd

The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) has expressed its disappointment with the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon after she opted to keep face mask rules in place meaning people in pubs must still wear them.