16-Apr-2014 By Will Hawkes
An East London publican has installed what is thought to be the first beer vending machine in a British pub.
11-May-2012 By Jonathan Smith
More and more operators are seeking new income streams. So, if accommodation is going to be the next big thing then what do you need to consider before going ahead?
18-Oct-2011 By Tony Halstead
A vending machine company has been forced to produce a new back bar cigarette dispenser in order to bypass newly-introduced laws banning machine sales in public places.
Vending machine ban in Scotland delayed
06-Jun-2011 By Gurjit Degun
A ban on cigarette sales from vending machines in Scotland has been put back because of ongoing legal challenges, the Scottish Government has...
Smoking ban has had 'no clear adverse impact' on industry, study claims
09-Mar-2011 By James Wilmore
The smoking ban has had "no clear adverse impact on the hospitality industry", according to a review published by the Department of Health today....
08-Mar-2011 By Lesley Foottit
A mandatory Challenge 25 policy will "insult" the pub trade in Scotland and drive drinkers out of pubs, according to one Scottish trade chief....
Cig vending group hopes technology will help avoid ban
13-Sep-2010 By James Wilmore
Technology designed to prevent underage smoking means a ban on cigarette vending machines is unnecessary, according to a trade group. The National...
13-Sep-2010 By John Harrington
Cigarette machine operators are pinning their hopes on high-tech new 'anti-child' technology to argue that the machine ban is not needed.
Cig vending machine ban 'must stay'
06-Sep-2010 By John Harrington
Eight prominent health campaigners have urged the Government not to backtrack on banning cigarette vending machines. In July health minister Anne...
Chris Maclean: Pubs have had to move with the times
04-Aug-2010 By Chris Maclean
In this instance I was visiting what is claimed to be Britain's oldest pub. An irritating beeping noise was coming from the kitchen and no one seemed...
26-Jul-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Three quarters of the British public have backed the proposed ban on cigarette vending machines in pubs, due to start in October next year. A survey...
10-Feb-2010 By Ewan Turney
Imperial Tobacco is to launch a legal appeal against Government plans to ban cigarette vending machines in pubs. The ban on vending machines will...
Legal challenge to cigarette machine ban
10-Feb-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
A major cigarette company is taking on the government in its bid to ban cigarette vending machines. Imperial Tobacco Group has announced that its...
Cigarette machines to dispense snacks
07-Jan-2010 By Claire Dodd Claire
Cigarette vending machines rendered redundant by the 2011 ban look set to be saved by being used as snack dispensers. Snack importer Salysol GB has...
11-Nov-2009 By Ewan Turney
A pub cigarette vending machine supplier has lashed out over proposals to ban machines and disregard new technology. A total ban on cigarette...
Cigarette machine ban moves closer
10-Nov-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
The removal of cigarette vending machines from pubs moved a step closer after the House of Lords rejected a bid to stop the plans. In a vote...
10-Nov-2009 By John Harrington
A total ban on cigarette vending machines looks almost inevitable after Lords rejected an attempt to stop it. Last night an amendment by Lord Howe...
Cig vending machine ban "unnecessary", claims operator
21-Oct-2009 By James Wilmore
A leading cigarette vending machine operator has branded a proposed ban on the machines as "completely disproportionate and unnecessary". Sinclair...
09-Oct-2009 By Ewan Turney
Three-quarters of licensees would rather remove their cigarette vending machines than abide by strict new rules. That is according to a new survey...
'Cig vending machine ban moves closer'
25-Sep-2009 By James Wilmore
New laws that would ban the display of tobacco in Scottish shops have passed their first parliamentary hurdle. MSPs yesterday voted through the first...
24-Jun-2009 By John Harrington
Late-night bars are tackling problems relating to underage entry with "excellent results" — so the Government should lay off new restrictions on...
07-Apr-2009 By Ewan Turney
The Scottish Beer and Pub Association has slammed proposals to ban cigarette vending machines and force tobacco sales under the counter.
Cigarette vending machine ban slammed
27-Feb-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
Moves to ban cigarette vending machines in Scotland have been branded "disappointing" by a leading trade group. The plan was outlined by public...
13-Jan-2009 By Gemma McKenna
The range of offences that licensees can face £80 on-the spot fines for could be extended under new Government plans. Fixed penalty notices can...
Cigarette machine ban facing backlash
17-Nov-2008 By James Wilmore
Government plans to introduce a ban on cigarette vending machines in pubs are facing a major political backlash. The vending machine ban is among a...
'Mayor calls for cigarette vending machine ban'
20-Oct-2008
The elected mayor of Middlesbrough is calling for pubs in the town to get rid of cigarette vending machines. Ray Mallon believes the move would help...
09-Sep-2008 By Ewan Turney
The Tobacco Manufacturers Association has called on the Government to shelve plans to push sales under the counter — a point backed by the BII.
08-Sep-2008 By Ewan Turney
A massive 74% of licensees believe the smoking ban has been bad for business — a damning statistic that could become worse if cigarette vending machines are banned.
Huge drop in smokers visiting pubs
08-Sep-2008
Three quarters of licensees have reported a drop in the number of smokers visiting their pubs since the smoking ban was introduced.Nearly half of the...
LGA calls for ban on cig machines
10-Jul-2008
Council leaders have backed Government calls for a total ban on coin-operated cigarette vending machines. It comes after a six-month test purchase...
30-Jun-2008 By Ewan Turney
Call comes after a 50% rise in test purchase failure rates
'Cigarette vending machines should be banned'
30-Jun-2008
Council leaders are calling for a total ban on coin-operated cigarette vending machines, after new figures showed that sales of cigarettes to...
08-Jan-2008
Almost 80% of targeted pubs in Milton Keynes allowed children to buy cigarettes from vending machines
Village pubs' anger over cigarette machine ban
06-Dec-2007
Rural pubs have slammed new government plans which could see a blanket ban on cigarette vending machines. The proposals come as part of a five-year...
Final countdown to tobacco regulations
17-Dec-2004
Licensees are being warned to ensure their pubs comply with the new point-of-sale regulations on tobacco, which come into effect next week.From...
Doomsday warning
30-Sep-2004
Fixed-odds terminals in licensed betting shops are draining income from pubs with games machines. GRAHAM RIDOUT looks at the problem, and seeks...
Cig machines in
03-Oct-2002
pubs scrutinised by David Castle Cigarette vending machines are on trial in Buckinghamshire following Government concerns over their accessibility to...