Following this week’s Budget Statement, the ALMR has highlighted Government figures showing the scale of tax increases expected to hit pubs and restaurants over the next two years and urged the Chancellor to be more radical in his reform of … Read More
Following rigorous lobbying by the ALMR, Camden Council has confirmed that it has renamed its previous consultation on a proposed Late Night levy to an ‘informal exercise’. The results of this will be used to present a report to Councillors … Read More
Responding to today’s Budget Statement, the ALMR has welcomed moves to encourage investment in businesses and urged the Government ensure that debate around the new National Living Wage takes into account overall employment costs. ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: … Read More
Brazilian restaurant chain and GS client Viva Brazil is set to open its fifth site in Birmingham city centre later this summer. The company is opening the 200-coverm two floor £1.2m restaurant, creating 40 jobs. Founder and managing director Andy … Read More
Italian restaurant group and GS client San Carlo has increased turnover by 12.5 per cent to £46.2m in the last 12 months, with profit rising four per cent, as it targets further domestic and international expansion. Founded in 1992 and … Read More
The ALMR has today reiterated its support of the Agent of Change principle and urged local authorities to apply the principle in their planning and governing. The introduction of the Agent of Change principle in the UK would ensure that, … Read More
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has secured a major victory for accommodation operators as international accommodation website booking.com agreed to apply commitments made to French, Italian and Swedish competition authorities to all European businesses. The changes will give … Read More
The ALMR has today’s welcomed the clear statement by the European Commission that public health and alcohol policy is a matter for national governments, ruling out harmonization of rules across Europe. The Commission was responding to a House of Lords … Read More
The ALMR has made its submission to the Government’s consultation on the terms of reference to its business rates review. The submission highlights the burden currently being shouldered by licensed hospitality businesses and calls for the Government to act to … Read More
Tickets are now on sale for the 2015 ALMR Christmas lunch to ALMR retailer members only, with a fifth of tickets already sold within one day. ALMR retailer members should complete the online booking form and contact Crystal Law: claw@almr.org.uk. … Read More