Welsh Assembly Government

CAMRA campaign to loosen Welsh tie

24-Feb-2011 By John Harrington

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is urging the Welsh Assembly Government to lobby Westminster to grant it powers to act on the beer tie.

Alcohol devolution move gets short shrift

17-Aug-2010 By Matt Eley Matt

A bid to have licensing powers devolved to Wales has been slapped by down by the secretary of state. Last week Welsh Assembly health minister Edwina...

'A pint of bare and a bag of nuts'

16-Aug-2010 By Matt Eley Matt

A pub has increased its pulling power with punters by hosting art classes - with naked models. The Flying Duck in Glasgow has seen takings soar after...

Wales aligns with England on fag machine ban

05-May-2010 By John Harrington

Cigarette vending machines are due to be banned in Welsh pubs in October 2011, in line with England. The Welsh Assembly Government has confirmed the...

Rates help for Welsh pubs

23-Dec-2009 By John Harrington

The Welsh Assembly Government as promised more help for small firms with their business rates from April. Currently firms with a rateable value up...

'Rates relief for small businesses‎'

28-Oct-2009

Businesses in Wales should receive some relief from rates next year after the assembly government announced a decrease in the amount some will pay....

Welsh pubs in cash for loos plan

07-Jul-2009 By John Harrington

Pubs across Wales can now get paid to let non-customers use their toilets. Seventeen of the 22 county councils in Wales have so far agreed to take...

Pub is the Hub may help Welsh regions

27-Mar-2008 By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.u

The Welsh Assembly Government is considering plans to support the Prince Charles-backed scheme that helps regenerate rural pubs. Pub is the Hub has...