Following the publication of Local Alcohol profiles, the ALMR has welcomed the encouraging decreases in alcohol-related hospital admissions and praised the work of the on-trade in helping support healthy drinking practices. Alcohol-related hospital admissions for under-18s have fallen 50% for … Read More

The publication today of the BBPA’s beer barometer industry beer statistics shows a period of stability for the sector, with the stabilisation of the beer market being welcomed by the ALMR. The figures show the slowest rate of decline in … Read More

The Great British Pub Awards, run by the Publican’s Morning Advertiser, sees pubs from across Britain enter in the hope of winning one of the industry’s most sought after accolades. Deadline for entries for the awards is Friday 3 June. Finalists … Read More

Responding to the launch of the Government’s consultation on tips earlier today, Kate Nicholls, Chief Executive ALMR, the trade body representing pubs and restaurants said: “Tips and gratuities are an optional reward in recognition of excellent service and they do … Read More

Private Eye cartoonist Tony Husband has paid a touching tribute to Living Ventures’ chairman andco-founder Tim Bacon, who died last Friday. Bacon was a hugely popular figure in the city and now Private Eye cartoonist Tony Husband has paid tribute … Read More

Proposals to end “unfair tipping practices and increase transparency for consumers and employees” have been revealed by the Government. After a ‘Call for Evidence’ on the tipping in 2015, the government has launched a consultation on its proposals to “secure a … Read More

A year of key policy wins and the admission of major new retailer members has rounded off a very successful 12 months for the ALMR. Speaking at today’s ALMR Spring Conference in London, ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls highlighted the … Read More

Tim Bacon, who started GS Systems’ client Living Ventures and opened brands including Manchester House and JW Johnson’s, has lost his battle with cancer aged 52. Bacon – chairman and co-founder of the Living Ventures restaurant group alongside Jeremy Roberts … Read More

Bill’s and Pizza Hut has joined the ALMR as the hospitality association expands its casual dining membership, reports Propel Morning Briefing. The duo from the casual dining sector join Carluccio’s and YO! Sushi as members among other key casual dining … Read More