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News
Report says 24-hour licensing was beneficial
A new report states that the relaxation of licensing laws benefited consumers and did not result in the disastrous outcomes predicted at the time
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Police Federation calls for tougher drink-drive rules
The Police Federation has called for a lowering of the drink drive limit, saying the number of offences among women especially should be falling faster.
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Call for review of late-night levies
Senior trade figures have called on the new government to review the late-night levy (LNL) following the release of figures revealing that Cheltenham Borough Council has raised less than half the money expected from the fee and that one in five licensed premises cut their hours.
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Analysis & Insight
What do you mean I don’t need planning permission?
Nicky Richmond, joint managing partner at real estate law firm Bercher LLP, takes a closer look at the current planning laws affecting A3 use and the recent the introduction of much wider ‘permitted development’ rights.
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NewsJDW threatens legal action over meal deal copyright
JD Wetherspoon has threatened to take legal action against competitors including Stonegate, Greene King, Whitbread and Mitchells & Butlers over meal deals which it says are infringing its copyright.
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NewsIndustry reaction to General Election result
Leading figures in the eating and drinking out sector have given their views to M&C Report on the likely impact of the election result on the industry.
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Opinion
Late Night Levies: one year on
With the recent anniversary of year since a Late Night Levy was imposed in Cheltenham, Clare Eames of licensing law specialist Poppleston Allen looks back at its implementation and reviews its impact:
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News
Marston's rejoins Beer Group
Marston’s has rejoined the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group - three years after withdrawing its backing.
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NewsLabour is the most pub friendly party
Labour has come out as the party having the most pub friendly prospective MPs in a survey conducted by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA)
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Burnham: 24-hour drinking was a mistake
Shadow health secretary Andy Burnham has admitted 24-hour drinking policy introduced by Labour was a mistake as it contributes to late night violence and increased the numbers of troubled neighbourhoods
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NewsPM points to pro pub record
Prime Minister David Cameron has defended his government’s record over the past five years when it comes to backing the pub trade
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NewsMEPs call for alcohol calorie labelling
MEPs have backed calls for calorie labels to be put on all alcoholic drinks in a vote at the European Parliament
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‘Talk up the industry’s value’
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) identified how crucial it was for the sector to present a united front
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NewsLuminar boss calls for action on e-cigarettes
Luminar chief executive Peter Marks has called on the Government to give clarity to the industry over e-cigarettes.
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Which? launches super-complaint over supermarket pricing
The consumer body Which? has launched a “super complaint” over “confusing and misleading” supermarket prices.
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UKIP unveils pubs plans
The UK Independence Party (UKIP) has unveiled a range of policies for pubs, including opposing the minimum pricing of alcohol and allowing pubs to introduce smoking rooms.
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Cameron says rates review will 'back small firms'
David Cameron has confirmed that the business rates review will “back small firms” by ensuring there is clearer billing, better communication and a more efficient appeal system.
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Greens call for £6.7bn ‘unhealthy food tax’
The Green Party has pledged to introduce an ‘unhealthy food tax’ as part of its General Election manifesto, which it expects would raise £6.7bn a year.
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Miliband pledges £8 minimum wage
Labour leader Ed Miliband has announced that the national minimum wage will increase from £6.50 to more than £8 by October 2019 if the party wins the general election
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OpinionBattle lines drawn on great pubs vote
With the general election less than a month away, the battle for votes is intensifying. But which party will best tackle the issues affecting the pubs sector? Ellie Bothwell spoke to the Conservative Community Pubs Minister Kris Hopkins and his Labour counterpart Toby Perkins