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NewsPublic House Group founders take on Mayfair townhouse
Westminster City Council has granted Public House Group Limited planning permission and listed building consent for a major refit of the six-storey townhouse, which is located opposite The Connaught hotel
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NewsMayor of London gains new powers to intervene in licensing decisions
Sadiq Khan has formally gained new powers to intervene in licensing decisions across the capital
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Weekend PressHigh street ‘slot farms’ could evade budget tax rise through bingo hall loophole
Hundreds of adult gaming centres in England have bingo licences that still qualify them for discounted business rates, The Guardian reports
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NewsWetherspoon denies poppy wearers are banned from its pubs
The pub operator has apologised to customers after some were turned away from the Star in Gosport amid anti-immigration protests in the town.
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Weekend PressMayfair club Maison Estelle set to reopen after alleged firearm incident
Luxury venue closed in September after police asked Westminster council to review its licence, reports the FT
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Analysis & Insight‘Not tonight lads’ - balancing safety and equality in the night-time economy
The complaints of a disgruntled solo male customer denied entry to a Brighton bar have thrown a spotlight on the balance night-time operators must walk in trying to keep venues safe without falling foul of the law
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NewsRank agrees £5m Gambling Commission settlement
Rank Group has agreed a £5m regulatory settlement with the Gambling Commission following an investigation into anti-money laundering (AML) and safer gambling failings at its Grosvenor casino businesses
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NewsUKHospitality unveils high street blueprint
The trade body’s Placemaking report sets out 33 recommendations for government and local authorities to reduce ‘the costly and burdensome red-tape holding hospitality businesses back’
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Weekend PressResidents campaign to break grip of bookies and chicken shops on west London high street
Uxbridge Road residents are campaigning for a more diverse mix of businesses, arguing the area has become dominated by bookmakers, fried chicken outlets, vape shops and mobile phone stores, the Financial Times reports
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OpinionCould football’s alcohol ban finally be kicked into touch?
Allowing drinks within the seated areas of football stadiums could encourage more responsible, less hurried consumption, and avoid the problematic congestion in concourses before kick-off and during half-time
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NewsPM signals possible end to football stadium alcohol ban
Andy Burnham said it was “not fair” that football fans are treated differently from rugby and cricket spectators, who can consume alcohol from seats overlooking the action
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NewsBrewDog rapped over ‘socially irresponsible’ Facebook adverts
The adverts, seen in July, advertised a ‘bottomless beer’ offer run by BrewDog that entitled consumers to 90 minutes of unlimited beer for just £19.95
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NewsChancellor considering budget raid on higher stake slot machines
While John Healey is looking at raising gambling taxes, insiders say he wants to ensure any move does not hit traditional venues such as pubs, bingo halls or seaside arcades
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NewsDigital ID can now be used in pubs and bars
Customers can choose to use a certified app on their phone to prove they are over 18 when buying alcohol, without showing physical ID. The new law, which came in today, applies to licensed venues in England and Wales
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NewsExmouth Market traders ordered to reduce al-fresco seating
The popular eating and drinking out area is under threat after restaurant and pub operators were told they face £800 fines if they do not move their outdoor seating
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NewsPub regulation won’t be scrapped or watered down
A government review of the Pubs Code Adjudicator and the pubs code has concluded that the regime is working but can be strengthened to “provide more opportunities for tied tenants and pub-owning businesses”
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OpinionWhat is our positive vision for the high street?
It’s all very well targeting vape shops, gambling operators and ‘rogue operators’, but how do we create the conditions in which world-class destinations can thrive?
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NewsLondon casino boss urges joined-up vision for high streets and night-time economy
Simon Thomas said recent debates often overlooked a fundamental question: what should successful town and city centres actually look like in the future?
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Analysis & InsightCocaine: the white elephant in the bar room?
The class-A stimulant isn’t just normalised in the sector, it is completely embedded, according to one hospitality insider. As cocaine reaches across demographics and settings, MCA explores perspectives, myths and consequences around use of the illicit white powder, and asks whether it’s an escalating problem which needs to be faced up to
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NewsFuture of Pubs Code Adjudicator uncertain as government review nears verdict
Ministers are considering whether the PCA should be retained, reformed or absorbed into another public body, as the regulator pursues a high-profile investigation into Stonegate, The Times reports