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OpinionMRO: Meltdown or Real Opportunity?
The introduction of the pubs code, and crucially the Market Rent Only (MRO) option, represents the biggest shake-up of the leased and tenanted pub sector in a decade. But, as the Government begins to search for a suitable candidate for the £130k-a-year pubs code adjudicator, how is the sector preparing for the reality of legislation? James Wallin talks to industry experts to ask if MRO will stand for Meltdown or Real Opportunity.
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CAMRA urges more councils to impose blanket ACVs
CAMRA has urged other councils to follow the lead of Wandsworth in imposing planning controls on all 121 pubs across the borough.
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Search launched for first Pubs Code Adjudicator
Applications are now open for the pubs code adjudicator, with the chosen person set to rake in £130,000 a year.
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Govt allocates £24m for rural business projects
The Government has allocating £24m to enable growth potential in rural areas with a new Growth Programme
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The licensing landscape
Whilst rents are indeed high and premiums larger than in every other area in the UK, partners at Poppleston Allen Clare Eames and Lisa Inzani explain the impact on London’s licensing landscape
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LGA makes £1bn VAT call to help prevent obesity
The Local Government Association is calling for £1bn of existing VAT to be handed to councils to fund local preventative schemes, including preventing obesity
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Cameron announces five point plan to boost regional tourism
The Prime Minister today announced a new five point plan designed to boost tourism across the UK.
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Dorset council rejects EMRO and lnl plans
Weymouth and Portland Borough Council has become the latest to reject proposals for a late night levy or an early morning alcohol restriction order (EMRO).
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Expiration date proposed for gift cards
The use of gift cards and prepaid cards are facing scrutiny as the government and watchdog groups in the UK are strengthening the protection offered to consumers
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NewsPubs and restaurants to bear brunt of rates rise
Pubs and restaurants will bear the brunt of “unsustainable” business rate hikes announced in this week’s budget, the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers has warned.
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Health official calls for calorie labelling on alcohol
A leading health official has said that calorie labelling on alcohol should be introduced urgently to help stem soaring levels of obesity.
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US restaurants given deadline to list calorie counts
American restaurants have been given until December 1 to start displaying calorie counts on their menus.
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Camden Council U-turn on LNL consultation
Camden Council has had to perform a U-turn over its consultation to implement a late night levy.
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Breathalyser scheme risks ‘criminalising customers’
A new scheme in Cornwall in which pubs will volunteer to breathalyse customers before entry presents a risk of “criminalising customers”, a trade body has claimed.
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LNLs ‘not impacting on crime figures
Late night levies (LNLs) have yet to have a significant impact on reducing alcohol-related crime, according to figures released by local councils.
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Alcohol polices remain national matter
The European Commission has confirmed that public health and alcohol policies remain the responsibility of national governments
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NewsWestminster Licensing Unit officers arrested
Scotland Yard’s anti-corruption squad has arrested two police officers on suspicion of corrupt links to central London businessmen
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NewsSIBA responds to MRO
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has set out a four point plan in response to MRO aspects of the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015
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CMA launches investigation into online reviews
The Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into fake reviews being posted on online review sites.
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BBPA: English pubs’ rate bill £500m a year over the odds
Pubs in England are paying almost six times more in business rates than can be justified by their turnover, according to research by the British Beer & Pub Association.