Ale and Beer

Multiple operators may miss out on business rate relief

European legislative restrictions could mean multiple operators missing out on receiving the business rate relief they were promised if they have already been given other aid.

Source:Multiple operators may miss out on business rate relief

Mulholland insists there will be 'no compromise' on free-of-tie option in statutory code

Greg Mulholland has said it is ‘inevitable’ a mandatory free-of-tie option will be added to the pubco statutory code plans – but refused to say if he would table an amendment.

Source:Mulholland insists there will be 'no compromise' on free-of-tie option in statutory code

London bar operator launches customer magazine

Bar group Drake & Morgan has launched a customer magazine.

Source:London bar operator launches customer magazine

Want to go on a Beer Safari?

Returning to Olympia next week on July 1^st & 2^nd, Imbibe Live launches a brand new visitor experience – Beer Safaris.

Source:Want to go on a Beer Safari?

Met Police forced to pay £30k in costs after licensing furore

The Metropolitan Police has been ordered to pay almost £30,000 in legal costs, after withdrawing its appeal of a licence review decision in which officers were accused of presenting “slanted” evidence.

Source:Met Police forced to pay £30k in costs after licensing furore

Community pub campaigners call for ACV protection to last 10 months

The Plunkett Foundation has called for changes to Asset of Community Value (ACV) listings, including extending the protected period from six to 10 months.

Source:Community pub campaigners call for ACV protection to last 10 months

Publicans criticised for 'shocking' ignorance about fire safety

Almost 40% of licensees are “playing Russian roulette with people’s lives” by failing to follow basic fire safety procedures, an expert has claimed.

Source:Publicans criticised for 'shocking' ignorance about fire safety

Nottingham licensing committee votes in favour of late-night levy

Pubs, bars and clubs in Nottingham are one step closer to being forced to pay a late-night levy, after the council’s licensing committee voted in favour of the fee.

Source:Nottingham licensing committee votes in favour of late-night levy