Kim Howells

Pioneering spirit on the Isle of Man

17-Oct-2008 By Peter Coulson

Prohibition has often been found to be counterproductive — not only in alcohol, says MA legal guru Peter Coulson.

The results of reform

16-Jul-2003

It's been a long journey. Representations on licensing reform were first made to the government in 1999 and the Licensing White Paper drawn up in...

Provisional licences U-turn

19-Jun-2003

Lobbying by industry leaders has forced a government U-turn on the granting of provisional licences in the new Licensing Bill.A clause in the bill...

Licensing Bill: good or bad?

19-Jun-2003

Fears are rising that the new law will be a legal headache.by David Clifton of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson...

Howells' parting shot

18-Jun-2003

Former licensing minister Kim Howells gives his final views on reform to Michelle Perrett.Kim Howells, the former minister for licensing, is known...

A conference call

30-May-2003

Keep November 13 free to attend the unmissable Publican Conference 2003.The art of making a successful deal in today's highly competitive market is...

Westminster makes loss over PELs

08-May-2003

Concerns about the level of fees to be charged under the new licensing regime came under scrutiny again this week.It has been revealed that the...

Legal advice: Make your views known on licensing

08-May-2003

By David Clifton of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson Wilson.The work of the House of Commons standing committee...

Time allowed for licence transfers "sensible

06-May-2003

A week following the sudden death of a licensee is long enough for families to arrange the transfer of a pub's licence, MPs have been told.Licensing...

Standing Committee on the Licensing Bill starts talks

22-Apr-2003

by David Clifton of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson Wilson.Time will tell whether April Fool's Day was an...

HOWELLS AND JOWELL AT ODDS

03-Apr-2003

by Mike Bennett The Government stands accused this week of creating "absolute confusion" over the role saturation will play as the Licensing Bill...

Howells slams 'crazy' drinks promotions

13-Mar-2003

Pub companies running "drink as much as you like" promotions have been blasted by licensing minister Dr Kim Howells. Speaking at a select committee...

Kim Howells comments on licensing reform bill

15-Nov-2002

Kim Howells on...The effect of the bill on licensees:"Life will be made easier for licence holders and premises managers. A huge amount of...

thePublican.com presents licensing survey to government

19-Sep-2002

ThePublican.com is to present licensees' views on licensing reform to the government.Following concern over recent months that licensees were not...

Howells outlines licensing reform plans

25-Jun-2002

Licensing minister Dr Kim Howells has outlined his plans for licensing reform in a letter to the industry.The letter addresses key points of concern...

PEL plan poses a threat to live music in pubs

24-May-2002

Live music in pubs could become a thing of the past if the government's plans for licensing reform go ahead. Stuart Neame, vice chairman of...

Positive feedback from extended New Year opening

14-Jan-2002

Extended opening hours on New Year's Eve have been hailed a success by the trade even though many pubs chose to open for just a few extra...

Experts predict a fruitful Christmas for the trade

11-Dec-2001

It is going to be a merry Christmas for the trade despite the events of the last few months, according to experts. A miserable start to the year with...

Kim Howells angers live music campaigners by insulting folk music

06-Dec-2001

Tourism minister Kim Howells has angered protestors campaigning for more live music in pubs by insulting folk music.During a House of Commons debate...

World Cup opening hours face objections from police

15-Nov-2001

The police may consider lodging objections to early morning licence extensions for pubs wanting to cash in on next year's World Cup tournament.The...

Howells: fighting against move to local authority licensing control is futile

09-Nov-2001

Licensing minister Dr Kim Howells has warned trade campaigners they are fighting a losing battle against plans to move licensing control to local...

Open all hours?

01-Nov-2001

The Magistrates Association's decision to step in over New Year hours has re-opened the debate on who should control licensing. By Jackie AnnettIt's...

Ministers stall over New Year

18-Oct-2001

Howells tells licensees to 'hang fire' despite fury at hours gaffeMinisters have said they may sacrifice extended hours this New Year to ensure a 1am...

Minister: Law surrounding PELs is "lunacy

05-Oct-2001

A senior Government minister has branded the law surrounding public entertainment licences (PELs) as "lunacy".Tourism minister Dr Kim Howells told a...

Trade calls for rapid reforms

04-Oct-2001

Government must act to combat the growing crisis in hospitalityMinisters need to speed up licensing reform to stem the growing crisis in the...

Countdown to New Year licensing hours

14-Sep-2001

Once again New Year licensing hours remain uncertainby David Clifton, one of thePublcian.com's legal experts from London solicitor Joelson WilsonSo -...

Licensing control set to go to councils

30-Aug-2001

Government pledges commitment to licensing reform White PaperThe Government has confirmed its intention to transfer licensing control to local...

Exiting Curnock Cook speaks at BII annual lunch

24-Jul-2001

The British Institute of Innkeeping's annual lunch this week (July 23) marked the forthcoming departure of BII director Mary Curnock Cook. Ms Curnock...

Welsh alcohol law for review

09-Jul-2001

Public vote on Sunday drinking set to be abolishedThe Government looks set to abolish an ancient Welsh law allowing a regular public vote on whether...

Trade leaders meet minister to push for licensing reform

27-Jun-2001

Trade leaders have met with Kim Howells (pictured), newly appointed minister responsible for licensing, to urge him to help push reform through...

Tourism minister to be responsible for licensing

26-Jun-2001

Tourism minister Kim Howells has been given responsibility for licensing in its new home at the Department of Culture, Media and Sport.Dr Howells,...

Trade fury at soft drink pricing rap

22-Nov-1999

Trade leaders have reacted angrily to remarks made by the government's consumer affairs minister linking soft drinks prices to drink-driving.Minister...