Irresponsible Drinks Promotions

Chester Pubwatch introduces minimum alcohol pricing

04-Dec-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Chester Pubwatch has introduced a minimum alcohol price condition for all its members, ruling that any licensed premises that charges less than £1.50 for an alcoholic drink will lose its accreditation.

New industry code on drinks promotions in Northern Ireland set to come into force

31-Aug-2012

Licensees across Northern Ireland have been reminded that the new industry code on drinks promotions comes into full force tomorrow (1 September).

Nightclubs slated over £1 drinks

05-Sep-2011 By Gurjit Degun

Nightclubs in Leicester have come under fire for offering drinks for as little as £1 on certain nights.

Host calls for supermarket licence review

16-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottit

A Scottish licensee has re-applied to have the alcohol licences of two supermarkets reviewed for causing a risk to public health.

Oldham jumps the gun

17-Apr-2009 By Peter Coulson

Oldham has acted above its powers in its bid to review the licences of all 22 town centre venues, says Peter Coulson.

'Police dismayed at pub trade'

28-Jul-2008

The police are dismayed that the industry has torn up a voluntary code banning aggressive happy-hour deals and other irresponsible drinks promotions...

Marketing & promotions: Promotions with prudence

03-May-2007

Whether operating happy hours or running two-for-one deals, pubs have plenty of responsibilities to bear in mind when it comes to marketing and...

Government reveals alcohol abuse strategy

18-Sep-2003

A clampdown on binge-drinking and moves to protect children from drink are at the forefront of government plans to deal with alcohol misuse.With the...

Trade supports irresponsible drink promo crackdown in Blackpool

15-Aug-2003

Police in Blackpool are encouraging pub operators to drop irresponsible drinks promotions, believing they have developed an approach which does not...

Scottish minimum pricing system could move to England

17-Jul-2003

A licensing strategy designed to break the legal deadlock over irresponsible drinks promotions is set to spread across Scotland, and could be adapted...