Licensing

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Licensing Act has had no impact on combating alcohol fuelled violence

pubThe Licensing Act 2003 has had “no impact whatsoever” on reducing street violence, according to the Local Government Association (LGA).
Posted: 01 July 2008 | 16:07

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

Starbucks signs licensing deal with Village Hotels

Starbucks signs licensing deal with Village HotelsCoffee chain Starbucks has agreed a deal to open concessions in De Vere’s Village Hotels.The first of a planned ten has opened in the new Village hotel in Ashton Moss, Manchester...
Posted: 12 May 2008 | 15:15

Thwaites wins landmark Licensing Act case

Thwaites pubBrewer and pub operator Thwaites has won a landmark High Court case granting one of its pub-with-rooms an extended licence despite the objections of local residents.
Posted: 06 May 2008 | 13:49

Pubs attacked over large wine measures

Pubs and bars have been accused of encouraging customers into dangerous drinking habits by a leading group of doctors.
Posted: 14 April 2008 | 13:01

Parliamentary voice for an embattled industry

John Grogan MP, chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group, is trying to build a consensus behind the notion of reference pricing as a way of tackling irresponsible alcohol retailing. Christopher Walton reports.
Posted: 14 April 2008 | 00:05

Scottish Government rules out national debate on licensing reform

Scottish Government: no debate on licensing reformThe Scottish Government has ruled out restoring a national forum to debate licensing issues north of the border.
Posted: 25 March 2008 | 17:51

Licensing transition closes 83 Scottish pubs

SBPA logoA total of 83 pubs have closed in Scotland in the past six months, at the same time as landlords began the process of transition to the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, it was revealed today.
Posted: 14 March 2008 | 10:50

Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality news

Chris DruceProving you can’t have your American Pie and eat it, news this week that far from Cherish a new London boozer the Material Girl Madonna pretty much said Justify My Love and has denied that she has anything to do with Scottish & Newcastle’s Punch Bowl. Don’t preach; someone’s in trouble deep.
Posted: 07 March 2008 | 18:00

Government looks to new rules on alcohol promotions

drinking in a pubThe Government is to develop a code for the responsible sale and promotion of alcohol, following the publication today of its long-awaited review of the Licensing Act 2003.
Posted: 04 March 2008 | 15:28

Government confirms extended pub opening will stay

The Government has refused to call time on extended opening hours in England and Wales but has vowed to come down hard on those flaunting the alcohol laws, following a long-awaited review.
Posted: 04 March 2008 | 15:11

Government to come down hard on off-trade in alcohol licensing review

wine in off licenceThe Government’s review of licensing laws in England and Wales, which will be published later today, will call for a crackdown on problem outlets in the off-trade.
Posted: 04 March 2008 | 11:00

Licensees urged to check summertime opening hours

people in pub gardenAs British summertime approaches licensees have been warned to check the opening hours stipulated in their licence, as moving the clocks forward may force a premises to close earlier.
Posted: 03 March 2008 | 13:00

Wetherspoon boss slams pub 'entrapments' - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

The weekend papersA round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Home Office to concede that licensing changes bring few benefits; police chiefs call for abolition of 24-hour licensing; Labour MPs support new rights for agency workers
Posted: 25 February 2008 | 10:24

Scottish Government plans supermarket booze crackdown

The Scottish Government is planning to tax supermarket and off-license sales of alcohol as part of a ‘polluter pays’ approach to battling binge-drinking.
Posted: 12 February 2008 | 12:03

Brighton to crack down on new licenses

Brighton PierOpening a new pub or bar in Brighton will become virtually impossible if proposals to cap the number of licensed premises are approved this Thursday (14 February).
Posted: 11 February 2008 | 17:30

Scottish licensing laws overhaul to begin today

bar manThe transition process for the biggest overhaul of licensing laws in Scotland for 30 years begins today with pubs across the country required to re-apply for their alcohol licences ahead of legislative changes in 2009.
Posted: 01 February 2008 | 07:00

Scotland’s publicans face licence fee hike

people in the pubScottish publicans face the prospect of a £20m rise in licensing costs after the Scottish Parliament decided not to block new charges.
Posted: 24 January 2008 | 15:30

Carbon Bar granted broadcasting licence

Radio Carbon Carbon Bar in London's West End has become the first in the UK to have its own broadcasting licence. The late-night bar, which is one of the few in...
Posted: 17 January 2008 | 11:30

BHA boss sparks row over “unemployable” Brits - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: BHA boss sparks row over “unemployable” Brits, Little Chef sale to be replaced by disposal of 20 sites...
Posted: 14 January 2008 | 12:04

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