Theresa May

Is new PM Theresa May good or bad for pubs?

13-Jul-2016 By Oli Gross

Incoming prime minister Theresa May has been heavily involved in alcohol-related issues during her time as home secretary, and the industry is digesting if her appointment will be a good thing for pubs.

Home Secretary Theresa May praises voluntary schemes to fight drunkeness

19-Jul-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Home Secretary Theresa May has praised schemes such Best Bar None and Pubwatch in fighting against irresponsible drinking and preventing crime and disorder.

May claims below-cost ban will cut alcohol incidents by 7,000

25-Jan-2011 By James Wilmore

Home Secretary Theresa May has claimed the ban on below-cost selling will mean 7,000 fewer alcohol-related incidents and 1,000 fewer hospital...

BBPA: Licensing Act works well

24-Nov-2010 By Hamish Champ

Five years ago today the Licensing Act 2003 came into force, allowing pubs to stay open longer. Deemed in certain quarters of the media as the...

ALMR: relax licensing laws over royal wedding bank holiday

23-Nov-2010 By Lesley Foottit

A trade group has urged the Government to relax licensing laws during the public holiday for the royal wedding. The Association of Licensed Multiple...

Five biggest threats to pub trade: tough times, taxes & Theresa

03-Sep-2010 By Jay Smith

The next 12 months may be every bit as "challenging" as the past 12 months, says Jay Smith as he outlines the five biggest threats.

Licensing review: 10 key points

28-Jul-2010 By John Harrington

Read our summary of the ten key points from the Licensing Act consultation launched this morning by the Home Office.

Wouldn't like to be in her shoes

17-Nov-2005

Theresa May MP gave an inspiring speech at the Licensed Trade Charity's (LTC's) School President's Day

New motion tabled to postpone Licensing Act

27-Oct-2005

A last-ditch attempt to stall the start date for the Licensing Act is to be launched in the House of Lords on November 14 - just 10 days before the...

MP calls for

14-Jul-2005

use of drug test machine A senior Tory MP has called for all pubs and clubs in her Maidenhead constituency to use a machine that tests punters for...