Pubs face twin risks from consumer weakness and rising input costs, leading global banking giant HSBC to downgrade its ratings for JD Wetherspoon and Greene King last week.
With new figures showing that there are two claims a week for children being injured at commercial properties, according to data from NFU Mutual, Graeme Cushion at legal expert Poppleston Allen shares nine ways to make sure your site is child safe.
It goes without saying that there is a very large amount of regulatory compliance, which affects licensed premises. Fire safety is a such an area, which is very important, bearing in mind the tragic consequences that can flow from a failure to comply.
Where do you stand if a customer injures themselves in your pub? In the latest in a series of articles on insurance and legal issues, law firm Weightmans provides the answers.
Every employer has a duty to undertake an assessment of the hazards and risks associated with work activities and to implement controls which either eliminates the hazard or reduces the risk to acceptable levels. Our guide explains how.
Outdoor areas for pubs can provide huge business benefits and offer great opportunities for customers to experience outdoor dining and family activities. However, trading outside requires careful attention to avoid falling foul of the many hazards it...
Warm weather is generally greeted with open arms by pub operators, especially those fortunate enough to have a pleasant and usable external space. This presents a clear opportunity for licensees to really make the most of them. Here are some pointers...
How many of your employees regularly move heavy objects such as casks, food supplies, bottle crates or rubbish bags on a daily basis? Typically, you and your staff will think nothing of it, looking at it as just a part of your daily duties, but many manual...
Most pubs will, at some point in the week or seasonally, employ young workers. Typically these young people will be working back of house. Whilst these may seem like simple roles, they still need the same time invested to educate them in matters relating...
Drinks company Hi-Spirits has revealed it was protected from a six-figure loss following the collapse of WaverleyTBS thanks to its debtor insurance cover.
Premium Pepsi variant Pepsi Raw is being axed in the UK following a disappointing sales in the off-trade. Distributor Britvic admitted sales through...
Unfortunately the risk of losing lives, property, reputation and business is not enough to motivate all premises to obtain a fire risk assessment and...
Punch says it has taken "huge strides" in its approach to health and safety after pleading guilty to serious breaches of fire safety legislation at a...
Why? Because no matter what is being prepared in the kitchen, all food carries a risk element in its supply, preparation, cooking and storage. And as...
Beer line cleaners, washing-up liquids, dishwasher detergents and rinse aids, oven cleaners, disinfectants and bleach, toilet cleaners and descalers...
Licensees have been urged to take advantage of new guidance relating to the change in fire laws - due to take effect next month. The guidance reminds...
Bouncy castles are seen as harmless fun for children and are so popular that an increasing number of pubs are introducing them to entice family trade...
Busy location on coastal main road
Extensively renovated detached public house
Five trade areas (100)
Sizeable refurbished 4-5 bedroom accommodation
Newly created beer garden (125)
Established and popular business...
