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In the mix

This article has been extracted from Secrets of Wine by Giles Kime, former editor of Decanter Magazine, and is part of the 52 Brilliant Ideas series published by Infinite Ideas.
Posted: 13 December 2005 | 11:13

Understanding Chardonnay

This article has been extracted from Secrets of Wine by Giles Kime, former editor of Decanter Magazine, and is part of the 52 Brilliant Ideas series published by Infinite Ideas.
Posted: 13 December 2005 | 10:37

B&Bs look for booze loopholes

Photograph of wine glassSmall B&Bs and guest houses that have jettisoned their drinks licences have found other ways to allow their guests to continue enjoying alcohol on the premises.
Posted: 12 December 2005 | 17:05

Pointers on port

Ronan Saybourn by Adrian FranklinContinuing our masterclass series, Ronan Sayburn, executive head sommelier with the Gordon Ramsay group, tells you all you need to know about port
Posted: 08 December 2005 | 00:00

Late licences have not fuelled disorder

binge drinkingPolice and operators report business as usual in town centres
Posted: 01 December 2005 | 00:00

Police chief renews call for pubs to pay for policing

drinking Renewed calls from the boss of the Metropolitan Police force for pubs to pay for policing drunken members of the public have met with disdain from businesses across England and Wales.
Posted: 30 November 2005 | 14:34

Drinkers still choose to have night-cap at home, says survey

Off licences rather than pubs and clubs are benefiting most from the longer licensing hours introduced last Thursday in England and Wales, according to market analyst Datamonitor.
Posted: 28 November 2005 | 14:46

What the weekend papers say

weekend papersA round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Tchenguiz looks set to buy Spirit; Compass denies bugging supplier negotiations; Hilton in another sale and leaseback deal; Scottish pubs which open late must pay for extra security; bidders line up for Compass SSP
Posted: 28 November 2005 | 10:15

New licensing laws will not boost pubs' coffers

Pubs across England and Wales are still uncertain whether the new alcohol licensing laws, which come into force today, will be a boon or a bane to the sector.
Posted: 24 November 2005 | 10:45

Never mind the bollocks

WineThis article has been extracted from Secrets of Wine by Giles Kime, former editor of Decanter Magazine and is part of the 52 Brilliant Ideas series published by Infinite Ideas.
Posted: 21 November 2005 | 11:11

Attempt to stall drinks law

Tories and Lib Dems back vote to put off introduction of 24-hour drinking
Posted: 17 November 2005 | 00:00

Government gets tough on antisocial drinking

The era of the drunken yob and the rogue licensee is coming to an end, according to Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell.
Posted: 16 November 2005 | 16:32

Licensing reform passes final hurdle

A last-ditch attempt by opposition MPs to delay the start of the new licensing regime in England and Wales has been defeated in the House of Commons.
Posted: 16 November 2005 | 14:01

Punch Taverns' boss welcomes new opening hours

Punch Taverns logoPunch Taverns said its 7,744 pubs in England and Wales will open an average of six hours longer per week from the start of the new licensing act on 24 November.
Posted: 10 November 2005 | 11:08

Minister targets booze promotions

Pubs and bars that encourage excessive boozing through drink promotions will be targeted under the new licensing act.
Posted: 10 November 2005 | 00:00

Strategy clinic

I'm concerned about the amount of regulation I seem to be facing as a licensee, particularly the issues surrounding underage drinking and spot checks. If my staff are caught serving underage drinkers my licence could be at risk. What can I do about this?
Posted: 03 November 2005 | 00:00

London nightclub becomes first to get 24-hour drinking licence

Ministry of Sound, LondonFamous London nightclub, the Ministry of Sound, has become one of the capital’s first venues to be granted a 24-hour drinking licence.
Posted: 24 October 2005 | 10:48

Keeping the peace

Amid media speculation that drink-fuelled disorder is about to get worse under 24-hour opening, the role of those in the front line has been overlooked. When violence rears its ugly head, bar workers are often most vulnerable. Nic Paton reports
Posted: 13 October 2005 | 00:00

Last-ditch bid to stop new drinking laws are dismissed

Leading pub associations have dismissed a last-ditch bid by the opposition to stop England and Wales’s new drinking laws.
Posted: 12 October 2005 | 16:06

Cirque refused conversion licence

Cirque nightclub logoOne of London’s most famous nightclubs is to be closed down because it poses a serious threat to public safety.
Posted: 05 October 2005 | 15:23

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