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On-trade serving 1 in 4 teens alcohol without asking for ID

30-Jun-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Operators sold one in four teenage mystery shoppers alcohol without asking for proof of age in 2016, according to new data.

Police support leads to growing acceptance of PASS cards

19-Jan-2015 By Ellie Bothwell

Police officers’ support for the Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) has led to a “breakthrough” in the acceptance of cards in pubs and bars, according to the scheme’s director.

Pubs failing more underage test purchase checks

07-Jul-2014 By Mike Berry

Pubs have fallen well behind the off-trade when it comes to staff carrying out age verification checks.

Guild of Master Victuallers' former leading member Brian Rees has died

24-Apr-2013 By Gurjit Degun

Brian Rees, the former leading member of the Guild of Master Victuallers (GMV), passed away yesterday after a period of illness.

SIA issues warning over physical intervention training for door supervisors

08-Aug-2012 By Michelle Perrett

Physical intervention training is to become mandatory for all door supervisors when they renew their SIA licence from February next year.

PASS could be 'pointless'

25-Nov-2011 By Gurjit Degun

If the Home Office does not do more to force licensees and doorstaff to accept the Proof-of-Age Standards Scheme (PASS) accredited cards, then PASS is “pointless”.

Brewery accused of breaching packaging regulations

21-May-2008

Brewery Brewdog has been accused of breaching packaging regulations in independent audit. Management consultancy PIPC raised concerns after being...

Portman Group drops Proof of Age Cards.

04-Sep-2007 By The PMA Team

The Portman Group to stop issuing Proof of Age Cards. 18 year-olds will no longer be able to get the Portman Group's Proof of Age Card from the end...

Portman Group calls time on PASS cards

04-Sep-2007

The Portman Group is to stop distributing proof-of-age cards due to the fall in demand. From the end of September 18 year-olds will no longer be able...

Pub trade increasingly vigilant over underage sales

27-Apr-2006 By Ewan Turney

Surge in youngsters applying for proof of age cards.

Home Office money for PASS

10-Mar-2006

The Home Office has agreed to donate £20,000 to the Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS). PASS is the national validation scheme for proof-of-age...

Portman's just a front: Dobson

03-Feb-2005

Labour MP Frank Dobson labelled the Portman Group "ghastly" and "a front for the booze industry" during the debate on the proposed delay of the...