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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

Half of England unaware of smoking ban date

Almost half the population (45%) in England do not know when the country’s smoking ban will come into force, according to a survey by the Department of Health (DoH).
Posted: 12 May 2007 | 00:01

ALMR chairman Alex Salussolia to slam under-age drinking laws

Alex Salussolia, chairman of the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR), will make a speech at their annual conference today attacking the policing of current under-age drinking laws.
Posted: 25 April 2007 | 13:58

Walt Disney to offer Fairy Tale wedding package to gay couples

gay weddingWalt Disney is to open up its Fairy Tale wedding package to same sex couples for the first time.
Posted: 11 April 2007 | 08:30

Pubs selling alcohol to minors face closure or fines

man drinkingPubs and bars found guilty of persistently selling to minors face a three month close or £10,000 fine under a Home Office Spring crackdown.
Posted: 05 April 2007 | 16:44

TUC publishes smoking guide to help businesses

no smoking signBusinesses in England have been urged to get their act together and introduce smoking bans ahead of the 1 July smoking ban.
Posted: 02 April 2007 | 15:07

Industry hits out at Budget plans to scrap allowances

Industry figures have reacted angrily to the chancellor's plans to phase out Industrial Buildings Allowance (IBA), warning the move could be "devastating" to the hospitality sector.
Posted: 30 March 2007 | 17:23

'Exempt B&Bs from new gay equality laws'

The Government has been urged to exempt bed and breakfasts from new laws which ban hospitality operators from refusing customers on grounds of their sexual orientation.
Posted: 30 March 2007 | 13:42

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