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Landlords defy English smoking ban

no smoking banAbout 1,000 pub landlords reportedly defied the English smoking ban which came in to force at 6am Sunday (1 July) taking advantage of a “softly, softly” approach to enforcement from local authorities.
Posted: 02 July 2007 | 15:30

More people will eat out after England smoking ban

cigarettesWith the smoking ban introduced in Britain yesterday (1 July), pubs, restaurants and coffee shops are set to benefit from an increased level of eating out, according to the Deloitte Food and Beverage 2012 report.
Posted: 02 July 2007 | 10:54

BHA boss urges government to keep its hands off the hospitality industry

Bob Cotton‘Hands off hospitality’ was the rallying cry delivered at the British Hospitality Association’s (BHA) centenary lunch, yesterday.
Posted: 28 June 2007 | 11:53

Vicarious liability

To what extent are employers liable for acts of discrimination or harassment by third parties against their staff? Solicitor Katee Dias has the answers
Posted: 28 June 2007 | 00:00

Bob Cotton's top 10 crazy laws

Sometimes it seems the Government has no understanding of the issues faced by the hospitality and tourism industry. Here, our guest editor Bob Cotton lists what he reckons have been the 10 craziest ideas. Emma Allen reports
Posted: 28 June 2007 | 00:00

Corporate Social Responsibilty will no longer be a option for businesses

Ignoring corporate social responsibility will no longer be an option when legislation is toughened up in October, delegates were warned.
Posted: 28 June 2007 | 00:00

Support for smoking ban rises

no smoking signThree-quarters of regular pub-goers support the introduction of the smoking ban, according to the latest survey from the Department of Health (DoH).
Posted: 21 June 2007 | 16:47

Hotels will lose out if their websites don't comply with the DDA

Hotels are still flouting the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and losing business because their websites do not comply with the regulations, a new survey has revealed.
Posted: 21 June 2007 | 13:00

British Beer and Pub Association dismisses new drinking rules

barThe UK’s largest pub association has dismissed new restrictions on the marketing of ‘down-in-one’ alcoholic drinks as toothless.
Posted: 21 June 2007 | 08:00

Operators warned over new HFC laws

Hospitality operators face tough penalties if they do not upgrade their air-conditioning and refrigeration systems to comply with new environmental legislation which comes into effect on 4 July, experts have warned.
Posted: 21 June 2007 | 07:00

Government ponders slashing drink-drive limits

The Government is considering cutting the drink driving limit to just half a pint of beer or a small glass of wine, according to reports this morning.
Posted: 15 June 2007 | 11:49

Trademark disputes

To sue or not to sue, that is the question. As recent law cases have shown, it's sometimes better to take a balanced view over trademark infringements. Emma Allen reports
Posted: 14 June 2007 | 00:00

One million-plus under-age drinkers turned away from pubs

barMore than one million under-age drinkers a month are turned away from pubs, according to a study by the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).
Posted: 12 June 2007 | 15:53

Pub owners liable if found selling alcohol to intoxicated customers

bar manUK licensees could face legal action if they sell alcohol to already intoxicated customers, one insurance group has warned.
Posted: 12 June 2007 | 14:00

Pubs make use of extended opening but alcohol consumption remains flat

man drinkingMore than half of Punch pubs have taken advantage of the move to extended licensing hours, but predictions that the law change would lead to round-the-clock binge drinking have proved wide off the mark.
Posted: 12 June 2007 | 11:30

Employing children

Katee Dias, employment solicitor at Goodman Derrick, describes the strict rules governing ages, hours and job suitability when taking on young people
Posted: 07 June 2007 | 00:00

RSPCA calls for foie gras ban

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is calling for a ban on foie gras after a poll found nearly two-thirds of people in Britain (63%) want the food banned because of the cruelty involved in its production.
Posted: 30 May 2007 | 10:48

Plastic glasses a turn-off in pubs

Three-quarters of drinkers would stop visiting a pub if it served drinks in plastic vessels rather than glasses, according to a survey from market analysts Retail Eyes.
Posted: 29 May 2007 | 14:41

Alcohol warnings to appear on drink packaging

By the end of 2008 all alcoholic drinks packaging will carry warnings about the number of units of alcohol within, as well as tips on safe drinking limits.
Posted: 29 May 2007 | 12:00

Non-gay males banned from Australian hotel bar

A hotel bar owner in Australia whose clientele comprises mainly homosexual men has won the right to bar heterosexuals and lesbians from his premises in a historic ruling.
Posted: 29 May 2007 | 10:50

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