Licensing
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Alcohol related crime has fallen in the months after the introduction of new licensing laws in England and Wales, according to the latest Home Office figures.
Posted: 08 February 2006 | 16:06
Small 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
An independent review of the new licensing regime has said the process of applying for a licence needs to be made simpler to cut costs.
Posted: 06 December 2005 | 15:28
A 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
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
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 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
The Government has opposed plans by Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) to increase licence fees for recorded music played in public.
Posted: 25 October 2005 | 12:35
One 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
How much the UK restaurant scene will be affected by the Government's new licensing regime remains a mystery, owing to a lack of official figures.
Posted: 01 September 2005 | 00:00
A hospitality training company has lashed out at critics of the new licensing laws in England and Wales, saying its positive aspects are being ignored.
Posted: 31 August 2005 | 10:45
The head of licensing at Westminster Council, which is the largest licensing body in England and Wales, has warned operators they have less than a month to put their applications in.
Posted: 30 August 2005 | 12:37
Local authorities are confident they can cope with the last-minute deluge of applications to convert or vary alcohol licences.
Posted: 22 August 2005 | 00:00
Bob Cotton, chief executive of the British Hospitality Association, attacks the Government over its latest legislation shambles.
Posted: 15 August 2005 | 13:00
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Moat House brand set to disappear; Battle for Jurys Doyle continues; Michelin-star chef dies in car crash; BA set to ditch Gate Gourmet...
Posted: 15 August 2005 | 09:47
Licensing 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
About 40 pubs in Norwich have had their requests to extend opening hours refused on a technicality following a council cock-up.
Posted: 12 August 2005 | 10:47
Government says three-quarters of applications beat the deadline after publicans respond to awareness campaign
Posted: 11 August 2005 | 11:50
Businesses claim extra sales won't compensate for outlay
Posted: 05 August 2005 | 10:56
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
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