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Government cracking down on illicit alcohol trade
An illegal distillery that made ‘vodka’ using windscreen wash was shut down and nearly 2,500 litres of fake wine and spirits were seized as part of an enforcement campaign against international gangs producing and selling counterfeit food and alcohol, the Government has revealed.
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Lib Dems to pledge pub planning policy in election manifesto
The Liberal Democrats will pledge to force developers to submit planning permission before a pub can be converted to another use or demolished in its General Election manifesto, according to MP Greg Mulholland.
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SIBA says duty cuts have slowed pub closures
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has added its voice to the clamour for a third cut in beer duty.
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SIBA responds to Bateman’s duty relief calls
Society of Independent Brewers chairman Mike Benner has responded to calls from Stuart Bateman for the Government to look again at progressive beer duty.
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NewsAllergen laws causing concerns for two-thirds F&B operators
Operators are fearful of members of staff passing on the wrong allergen information to customers and keeping on top of daily allergen information to communicate to diners in food and beverage outlets
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Health lobbyists 'increasingly influential' in licensing decisions
An increasing number of cumulative impact policies (CIPs) could be introduced across the country as health lobbyists begin to have a growing influence in licensing decisions, a licensing law specialist has predicted.
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BBPA launches website to press case for third duty cut
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has launched a website providing new data on the positive impact of beer and pubs on jobs and the local economy, to provide a compelling case for a third cut in beer duty in the Budget.
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"Important role" of pubs recognised in policy
London boroughs have been encouraged to develop specific policies to protect pubs in Mayor Boris Johnson’s new planning policy for the capital, which for the first time recognises the “important role” of pubs
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Ireland to introduce minimum pricing
Ireland is set to introduce alcohol minimum pricing after its government signed off proposals included in a new public health bill.
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Government urged to extend ACV protection to 9 months
The Communities and Local Government (CLG) Committee has called on the Government to increase the moratorium on the sale of a pub listed as an asset of community value from six to nine months, after claiming that around half of all community bids for ACV- listed properties have been unsuccessful.
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Bid to exempt pubcos from MRO fails
A bid to exempt pubcos from having to offer the market rent only option if they agree to significantly invest in a tenant’s pub has been rejected by the Government.
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WSTA publishes election manifesto
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has today published its general election manifesto, calling on the UK’s political parties to commit to policies that will help the wine and spirit industry to grow, tackle alcohol related harm and promote responsible production, supply and consumption of alcohol across the UK.
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Analysis & Insight
Beware of the law of 'unintended consequences'
The Government this week announced its plans to force anyone wishing to demolish or convert a pub listed as an asset of community value to first seek planning permission. The move was seen by many as an 11th hour attempt to thwart rebel MPs who wanted to amend the infrastructure bill to ensure plans to convert or demolish any pub would first have to seek planning consent. If so, the Government’s plans worked as the amendment was defeated. Mike Berry examines the task now facing the Government in making their promise a reality.
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Bid to offer MRO exemption to pubcos that invest in sites
A bid to exempt pubcos from having to offer a market-rent only (MRO) option, as long as they significantly invest in a tenant’s pub, will be discussed in the House of Lords tomorrow.
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Pubs Code amendments to make MRO “legally robust”
The Government has tabled a number of clauses to the section of the pubs code that deals with the market rent only option (MRO) to ensure it is “legally robust”.
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NewsMPs vote against bid to tighten pub planning laws
The Parliamentary vote to stop pubs being converted or demolished without planning permission has been narrowly defeated.
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NewsGovernment set to strengthen planning legislation for pubs
The Government has said it intends to introduce legislation meaning planning permission would be required to change the use of or demolish a pub listed as an asset of community value (ACV).
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New figures show 29 pubs per week closing
New figures released today (23 January) show the number of net pub closures stands at 29 per week for the six months June-December 2014
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MPs table pub protection amendment to planning bill
MPs from the Parliamentary Save the Pub Group have tabled an amendment to the Infrastructure Bill, seeking to “end the scandal” of pubs being demolished or turned into supermarkets without planning permission.
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Pubs at risk of summary review following single violent incident
Licensed premises are at risk of being taken to a summary review on the basis of just one violent incident, following a High Court precedent case