Political Philosophy

ALMR: Government's schizophrenic policy on pubs

12-Jan-2011 By Gurjit Degun

Plans to let pubs open later during the royal wedding weekend shows the Government's "schizophrenic" approach to the trade. That's according to the...

Licensing plan an 'attack on natural justice'

17-Sep-2010 By Martyn Leek, M&C Report

A group of influential pub industry leaders has launched a stinging attack on the Government's new licensing proposals, labeling the new initiatives...

Licensing to feel the pinch

29-Jun-2010 By Peter Coulson

Most licensing authorities in England and Wales don't have an online option, despite the deadline passing six months ago, says Peter Coulson.

Pubs welcome mephedrone ban

30-Mar-2010 By Lesley Foottit

The pub and club industry has welcomed Government moves to ban "legal high" drug mephedrone, which will become a Class B drug. Mephedrone, sold as...

Councils back pubs over mandatory code

14-Aug-2009 By Ewan Turney

The Local Government Authority has voiced its support for the pub industry against a mandatory alcohol retailing code. The LGA said that the code...

Wine and spirits producers back government action

03-Dec-2008

Wine and spirits producers are backing new moves from the government against problem premises and drinks campaigns, expected to be announced later...

Councils want licence review right

14-Oct-2008 By Ewan Turney

Local councils want the right to be able to call for a licence review and have the chance to reject Temporary Events Notices - they also want the Government to reimburse the £102m implementation costs.

Beer could go up by more than 10p a pint

12-Mar-2008 By Hamish Champ

The price of a pint in a pub could rise by far more than the 4p announced in today's Budget.Paul Wells, chief executive of Bedford pub company...

The Publican's 30th Birthday: Bobby Neame

20-Sep-2005

Bobby Neame, chairman of Shepherd Neame, helps mark The Publican Newspaper's 30th Birthday.What were you doing 30 years ago? I was chairing Shepherd...

That was the fear that was

16-Dec-2004

As licensees and suppliers gear up for the busiest time of year, there's little chance to reflect on the past 12 months. But from the slightly less...

Disease-hit pubs launch legal bid for £5bn compensation

11-Jan-2002

Licensees affected by the foot-and-mouth outbreak are to issue the Government with a writ for £5.1bn compensation.The writ will be issued by the...