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Jan 17, 2025 | 
morningadvertiser.co.uk | Elizabeth Varley |Felicity Giles |Rebecca Weller
Of these 25 venues, 13 failed to pick up on the ‘Angela’ code word. The following month, in December 2024, the Secretary of State for Safeguarding and Violence against Women and Girls, Jess Phillips, commented she found the scheme ‘wanting’ after routinely going undercover at venues across the UK. As conversations on the prevalence of violence against women girls grow, it is important operators implement the Ask for Angela initiative correctly to safeguard all who enter their premises.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
morningadvertiser.co.uk | Rebecca Weller |Elizabeth Varley |Felicity Giles
MiXR also estimated the 14 December will be the busiest day of the year for pubs across the country. Last year, data from MiXR found the 16 December was the busiest day for pubs over Christmas, with 676k pints sold via the app in one day. In addition, a total of 2.08m drinks were sold in 2023 through MiXR.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
morningadvertiser.co.uk | Rebecca Weller |Elizabeth Varley |Nikkie Thatcher |Felicity Giles
The UK’s largest pub company, Stonegate Group, has chosen Leeds as the new location for its brand-new concept, Rita’s Beerhall and Ballroom. The site has had a significant £1m investment, transforming the venue into a “beerhall for cocktail lovers.” The venue is set to offer a seven day a week programme of live music and entertainment offerings. New formats and entertainmentStonegate group CEO, David Mcdowall previously spoke on the companies' new ethos and approach to its pub and dining estate.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
morningadvertiser.co.uk | Gary Lloyd |Felicity Giles |Rebecca Weller |Elizabeth Varley
UKH C said it is essential the relief is extended to ensure Welsh businesses are not left uncompetitive with the rest of the UK, after the Government replaced the current 75% relief system with one giving 40% relief in the October Budget. The group added both England and Scotland have 40% business rates relief schemes in place from next April and failure to extend the current Welsh scheme would leave hospitality venues in Wales at a significant disadvantage.
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Oct 11, 2024 | 
morningadvertiser.co.uk | Elizabeth Varley |Poppleston Allen
Operating your premises and living in harmony with local residents may at times feel like a daunting task. To assist you, we have outlined some advice below to help you avoid noise issues and what to consider if they do arise. Check the hours and licensable activities on your premises licence, make sure you are not operating beyond what your licence allows. Review your premises licence conditions.
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Jul 19, 2024 | 
morningadvertiser.co.uk | Elizabeth Varley |Poppleston Allen
These events can be a great way to raise money for a charity or good cause, which you may seek to do by hosting a raffle or tombola. Both of these activities are forms of gambling so it is important that you organise and run your event in accordance with the rules. A charity raffle must be held at a specific event such as a summer fete or fair. The raffle itself cannot be the main reason for hosting the event.
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Jun 21, 2024 | 
morningadvertiser.co.uk | Elizabeth Varley |Poppleston Allen
Gaming machines are often referred to as ‘fruit machines’ or ‘amusement with prize machines’, popularly referred to ‘AWP’ machines. Gaming machines also include family friendly style machines such as crane grabbers and coin pushers often seen in arcade premises. Machines such as quiz games which rely on the knowledge and skill of the player would not usually be categorised as a gaming machine.
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Apr 25, 2024 | 
morningadvertiser.co.uk | Elizabeth Varley
Recognising this, we have outlined below our top tips on how to make the most of your premises whether it be in its current form or additional steps you can take to try and boost trade. It’s basic, but it’s vital. Your premises licence is the document which permits you to carry out the licensable activities which form the basis of your business. Your premises licence outlines your licensable activities, permitted hours and licence conditions.
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Feb 5, 2024 | 
morningadvertiser.co.uk | Elizabeth Varley |Poppleston Allen
Resultantly many operators may consider employing young people to gain access to a broader talent pool. Young people have the potential to be a great asset to your business, however there are a number of licensing restrictions that you should bear in mind before employing young people. See below our top tips for hiring under-18s in your licensed premises.
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Jan 25, 2024 | 
morningadvertiser.co.uk | Elizabeth Varley |Poppleston Allen
There is a common misconception that as you are running a public house you have a duty to serve all members of the public, but this is not the case. A public house is not a public place and so the public cannot insist on being there. You can legally refuse service to any customer or deny them entry to your premises as you have a common law right to refuse entry or service to anyone you choose. You must be careful and ensure that your reasons for any refusal are not unlawful.
