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Fears over licensing laws after rise in alcohol-related deaths

drinking in pubThe Liberal Democrats have questioned the wisdom of extended opening hours after recent figures showed a leap in the number of alcohol-related deaths over the past five years.
Posted: 16 August 2005 | 12:49

Purnell defends new licensing regime

James PurnellLicensing minister James Purnell has again robustly defended the new licensing regime in England and Wales, despite a barrage of criticism from political opponents and the media.
Posted: 12 August 2005 | 11:10

Pubs to meet licensing deadline but other sectors struggle

Pubs across England and Wales are on course to make tomorrow’s critical licence conversion deadline but other sectors are struggling, according to the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).
Posted: 05 August 2005 | 10:09

The rush to relicense

The cutoff date for England's new licensing laws is upon us. But, with only two-thirds of operators expected to meet the deadline for applications, Ross Bentley looks at what has gone wrong
Posted: 04 August 2005 | 00:00

Licensing helpline launched

A new licensing helpline will be launched next week in a bid to speed-up the low licence application rate.
Posted: 21 July 2005 | 11:07

Extending hours will not solve binge drinking, says research

drinking in pubThree-quarters of independent hospitality businesses do not think extended licensing hours will tackle binge drinking, according to research by Beacon.
Posted: 15 July 2005 | 10:14

Purnell defends new licensing laws

James PurnellLicensing minister James Purnell has defended England and Wales’s new licensing laws, dismissing claims they will fuel anti-social behaviour in town and city centres.
Posted: 12 July 2005 | 13:11

Row over licence fees

Small hospitality businesses should not be saddled with high liquor licence fees if they sell only small quantities of booze, according to the British Hospitality Association (BHA).
Posted: 07 July 2005 | 11:31

Pub boss joins licensing fee review panel

Francis PattonPunch Taverns director Francis Patton has been appointed to the independent panel reviewing the level of fees local authorities charge under the 2003 Licensing Act for England and Wales Act.
Posted: 28 June 2005 | 15:24

Pub industry wins licensing court case

John McNamaraThe pub industry has won its High Court challenge to Canterbury Council’s alcohol licensing policy.
Posted: 24 June 2005 | 16:09

Nightclubs may not have to pay for ADZs

nightclub drinkingA loophole in the Violent Crime Reduction Bill may mean nightclubs are exempt from the costs of late-night policing in proposed Alcohol Disorder Zones (ADZs).
Posted: 24 June 2005 | 10:16

Alcohol licensing nothing more than stealth tax, says FSB

Drinking in pubEngland and Wales’s new alcohol licensing regime amounts to nothing more than a stealth tax, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
Posted: 21 June 2005 | 10:28

Licensing act start date revealed

Licensing minister James Purnell has revealed that the start date for the new licensing act in England and Wales is to be 24 November.
Posted: 08 June 2005 | 11:56

Pubs to ditch happy hour

Happy hour promotions have been banned by the beer and pub industry in a move to improve the sector’s image and combat binge drinking and anti-social behaviour.
Posted: 23 May 2005 | 14:44

Fashionable wines

Kerner. You heard it here first. This is the grape variety currently being touted by a top San Francisco restaurant wine buyer.
Posted: 18 May 2005 | 00:00

Be aware

Graeme Cushion, solicitor at licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen, looks at the pitfalls in bars of poor lighting and cleaning that can result in licensees falling foul of random ABV testing
Posted: 01 May 2005 | 00:00

The Other Side of the Fence

As brands strive to become more individual, designer Philip Watts takes a look at what chains can learn from the independents
Posted: 01 May 2005 | 00:00

New licensing rules contributed to missed targets, says Ultimate

Bar, hotel and nightclub operator Ultimate Leisure has warned it will not meet market expectations for the year to 30 June 2005.
Posted: 29 April 2005 | 16:00

Court will review licensing policies

A full judicial review of the licensing policies of Gloucester and Canterbury city councils has been given the go-ahead by the High Court.
Posted: 28 April 2005 | 10:30

The List: The Pig's Ear

With its zinc-topped bar, high-quality snacks (oysters, charcuterie) and good selection of wines by the glass, the Pig's Ear - which opened quietly this summer on Old Church Street in Chelsea - is many people's idea of the perfect pub.
Posted: 27 April 2005 | 20:36

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