The abolition of National Insurance contributions for apprentices aged under 25 will provide a boost for businesses, according to the ALMR. The measure was announced at the 2014 Autumn Statement and came into effect last week. ALMR Chief Executive Kate … Read More

  Technology such as Wi-Fi is a concerning factor for the majority of consumers when picking a food outlet, according to a recent report. Future Shock, published by the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) in partnership with CGA, found … Read More

  Delays to the enforcement of menu labelling in the USA are a reflection of the many difficulties and pitfalls in implementing a well-intentioned but ultimately flawed policy, according the Chief Executive of the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers. Kate … Read More

Following the publication of a Government White Paper on culture, The ALMR is encouraging the Government to support and celebrate the licensed hospitality sector as an integral part of UK culture. ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “As we in … Read More

The ALMR has welcomed today’s announcement that pubs will be permitted to extend their hours in celebration of the Queen’s 90th birthday. ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “This is a sensible move to allow pubs and bars to join … Read More

Responding to the publication of the Government’s Crime Prevention Strategy, the ALMR has welcomed to opportunity to engage with local and national authorities to promote the sector’s partnership work, but has warned against the introduction of heavy-handed powers that may … Read More

  Young people aged 19-24 are increasingly shunning alcohol in favour of food. That’s the message of the new Future Shock report, produced by the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) in partnership with CGA. According to the report, in … Read More

The theme for the 2016 ALMR Spring Conference on Thursday, 28 April is Mind the Gap with senior executives and leaders from the industry discussing challenging and changing consumer perceptions, practical solutions to upskill the next generation, and what it takes … Read More

  Responding to today’s Budget Statement, the ALMR has welcomed steps to reduce business rates burdens for businesses, but called for more decisive and meaningful action to reduce burdens for licensed hospitality. The ALMR has also sounded a note of … Read More

Restaurants have a higher risk of failure than any other key sector in the north west, according to figures from the UK’s insolvency trade body R3, according to Propel Morning Briefing. The study indicates 38% of restaurant companies in the … Read More