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BII (British Institute of Innkeeping) members have voted overwhelmingly in favour of removing ‘smoke-free’ signage from their pub premises, in a survey carried out as part of the Government’s Red Tape Challenge. Source:BII members call for smoking signage to be axed An academic from the University of York has received a British Academy award to explore the role of village pubs. Source:University of York academic to investigate the role of village pubs in the community BII interim CEO Peter Thomas has been asked to serve in the role full-time for 12 months to offer “stability” and “commercial leadership”, following a turbulent year in which the institute has run up a deficit of around £400,000. Source:Exclusive: Beleaguered BII appoints Peter Thomas as chief exec for make or break year […] A range of new licensing measures have come into force today (25 April) under the Police Reform & Social Responsibility Act . Source:Range of new licensing measures for pubs come into force today It is somewhat ironic that as soon as the recent drought orders had been announced, it seems like the rain hasn’t stopped falling! While all the nation’s farmers and gardeners will be delighted, the rainfall produces challenges and, of course, opportunities for our industry. Source:Prepare pubs' outside areas or risk losing trade […] The chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group (APPBG), Burton MP Andrew Griffiths, has promised a “robust and rigorous” investigation into beer tax fraud after unveiling plans for an inquiry last week. Source:All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group chairman promises "robust" investigation into beer duty fraud Imbiba Partnership, the investment company behind Drake & Morgan, plans to launch a new bar and restaurant concept called Darwin & Wallace with the first funds raised through its recently launched Enterprise Investment Scheme, M&C Report understands. Source:Imbiba Partnership plans new Darwin & Wallace concept A Lancashire licensee believes a new £1bn Government scheme aimed at tackling youth unemployment could go a long way to alleviating the problem of regular staff turnover in the pub industry. Source:Pubs could benefit from government's Youth Contract scheme Almost eight out of 10 (77%) Welsh licensees would back the introduction of a 50p minimum price per unit of alcohol, according to a survey commissioned by charity Alcohol Concern. Source:Welsh landlords back 50p minimum price per unit on alcohol This industry needs a strong professional body now more than ever. As the tax burden increases inexorably, on-trade beer sales fall steeply, and pubs close in their hundreds with the passing of each financial year, licensees seek strength and leadership from those that represent them. Source:A year to transform the BII […] |
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