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Drive for pubs to take on apprentices

02-Feb-2011 By Matt Eley Matt

Pubs and bars are being urged to take on apprentices to secure the long term success of their businesses. The message was delivered at a...

Minister admits live music reform 'isn't easy'

19-Nov-2010 By James Wilmore

Fears the government is wavering on plans to reform pub live music licensing have been raised after a minister admitted concerns over "public safety...

Matt Eley: Meeting the pub trade's new minister

15-Jun-2010 By Matt Eley Matt

Such is the new licensing minister's resemblance to comedian and voiceover artist extraordinaire Alexander Armstrong that I was half expecting him to...

Alcohol licensing will remain with DCMS

20-May-2010 By John Harrington

In an apparent U-turn, DCMS minister John Penrose gets the licensing brief. However, the Home Office will still have a say in some areas.

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The Morning Advertiser's Lock In podcast shortlisted for award

Lock In podcast shortlisted for top award

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