All Legislation articles – Page 44
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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
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BBPA rallies support for beer duty cut
The British Beer and Pub Association is calling for greater support for a cut in beer duty in the 2015 Budget.
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Portman Group rules on alcohol responsibility breaches
The Portman Group has ruled that two producers of high-strength beer have breached alcohol responsibility rules.
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Welcome Break named for failing to pay NMW
Welcome Break has said that an IT problem led to it being among 37 businesses to be “named and shamed” for failing to pay the minimum wage
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Opinion
Year of deregulation awaits
Graeme Cushion from licensing law specialists Poppleston Allen look at what red tape to expect in 2015.
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Pubs reminded over change in tobacco display laws
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) is reminding pubs to prepare for the change in tobacco display laws
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New campaign to cut sugar launched
A new campaign encouraging parents to cut down the amount of sugar their children consume by making one or more simple swaps has been launched
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Only a tenth of Newcastle licensees applied to reduce hours
Only a tenth of licensees in Newcastle applied to reduce their premises’ hours in order to avoid paying a late-night levy
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Industry exceeds alcohol units target
The drinks industry has exceeded its target of removing one billion units of alcohol in the market two years early, a new report shows
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Liverpool postpones levy consultation
Liverpool City Council has decided to postpone its consultation on the possible introduction of a late-night levy, just days after announcing it would begin consulting on the fee next month.
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Lawyer issues personal licence deadline warning
A leading licensing lawyer has urged English and Welsh publicans to act swiftly in renewing their personal licences, following new figures that show thousands of Scottish licences are set to be revoked after holders failed to meet Government deadlines.
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Personal licence application form published
The Government has finally published the regulations which revise the application form which must be used to renew personal licences from 5 January 2014.
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Music deregulation to take effect from April
The Government has announced that its changes to live music licensing laws will come into effect on 6 April 2015.
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OpinionWhat does MRO mean for the pub sector?
The Pubs team at CBRE give their views on the inclusion of a market rent only option in the pubs code and look at opportunities and challenges for the pub sector:
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Liverpool to consult on late-night levy in New Year
Liverpool City Council has said it will launch a consultation on the possible introduction of late-night levy in January.