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ALMR hits back at newspaper over anti-social behaviour claim

The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has poured cold water on The Daily Telegraph’s claims that alcohol fuelled anti-social behaviour has “soared” since the liberalisation of licensing hours.
Posted: 12 August 2008 | 13:25

Licensed trade supplier Barbox bought by e-procurement firm Amphire

Barbox logoBarbox, the online supplier to the licensed trade, has reassured customers that it will retain its independence following its acquisition by e-procurement company Amphire.
Posted: 04 August 2008 | 15:19

BII slams drinks promotion report as ‘tittle-tattle’

The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has waded into the debate about legislation for drinks promotions, describing the report that sparked a government consultation as ‘tittle-tattle’.
Posted: 01 August 2008 | 11:25

Are pubs facing new laws as voluntary code fails?

A Government report says self-regulation isn't working, raising the possibility of more legislation for the pubs sector. Christopher Walton investigates
Posted: 31 July 2008 | 12:41

New legislation is a first resort for Government, says pub industry

Pub interiorThe pub industry has accused the government of turning to new legislation as “a first resort” following a damning report by KPMG for the Home Office and Department of Health.
Posted: 23 July 2008 | 13:58

Irish hotel beats credit crunch by not selling booze

A hotel in Ireland has discovered a novel way to beat the credit crunch and hang on to customers - stop selling booze.
Posted: 23 July 2008 | 07:00

Taxpayers subsidising MPs’ bars to the tune of £5.5m

MPs drinking in any one of the 12 bars in the Parliamentary estate were subsidised by £5.5m worth of taxpayers’ money in the past financial year, it was claimed today.
Posted: 22 July 2008 | 15:39

Pub self regulation 'has failed' says pressure group

pubThe on-trades’ voluntary code for retailing alcohol responsibly is failing to safeguard the public, according to pressure group Alcohol Concern.
Posted: 21 July 2008 | 11:14

Scottish licensees face four weeks of test purchasing

Underage drinkerScottish licensees should prepare for a summer of test purchasing as part of a four-week campaign to stamp out underage drinking during the school holidays.
Posted: 14 July 2008 | 12:14

Robot barman debuts at London's Selfridges

The world's first robotic barman is making an appearance today at Selfridges in London
Posted: 02 July 2008 | 14:32

Government urged police to use full powers of Licensing Act

barThe Government has told the police to use the full powers of the Licensing Act to crack down on irresponsible drinking.
Posted: 06 June 2008 | 08:00

Milestone barman Ercolano wins Galvin Cup

Cocktail makerMarco Ercolano, from London’s Milestone Hotel, was yesterday crowned as the winner of the 2008 Galvin Cup, the competition for mixologists.
Posted: 04 June 2008 | 17:37

Pub association backs Youth Alcohol Action Plan

Underage drinkerThe British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has welcomed the Government’s proposals to crack down on under-age drinking, urging publicans to work closely with schools on alcohol awareness.
Posted: 03 June 2008 | 16:23

Government to launch under-age drinking clampdown

beerThe Government has called on the pub trade to hasten its roll-out of the British Beer & Pub Association’s (BBPA) Challenge 21 scheme.
Posted: 02 June 2008 | 14:33

SBPA disputes doubling in Scottish drinking volumes

DrinkingThe Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA) has hit back at NHS Health Scotland after it produced figures claiming that drinkers north of the border are consuming twice as much alcohol as they were five years ago.
Posted: 27 May 2008 | 17:06

Battle of the binge drinking

Claims and counter-claims are fuelling the war of words over who's to blame for the UK's perceived binge-drinking culture. But one thing's for sure: while pubs are going out of business at an alarming rate, supermarkets are thriving. Martyn Cornell reports
Posted: 22 May 2008 | 00:00

Police chief calls for time on happy hours

pubA senior police chief has called for a complete ban on discounted drinks, happy hours and alcohol advertising.
Posted: 06 May 2008 | 11:02

JD Wetherspoon profits go flat

JD WetherspoonPub operator JD Wetherspoon has seen its margins squeezed after three-months of flat sales.
Posted: 29 April 2008 | 11:24

Reuben brothers are Britain’s richest hospitality personalities - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: McDonald's trials franchising expansion with Roadchef; Forte agrees second Middle Eastern hotel; Lee Cooper jeans owner in talks to buy Regent Inns; Japanese whisky beats Scotland to two top awards
Posted: 28 April 2008 | 10:33

Merchant Inns acquires seventh pub and reveals further expansion plans

Merchant Inns, the pubs-with-rooms company controlled by property magnate Sir John Ritblat and chairman Robert Breare, has acquired its seventh pub, the Saracen’s Head in Essex.
Posted: 21 April 2008 | 10:45

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22nd August 2008