The ALMR has welcomed the Mayor of London’s announcement to help support the capital’s pubs. City Hall has today outlined plans to reduce the rate of closures in London and highlighted the important contribution pubs make to the city’s culture … Read More

Following the implementation of the Apprenticeship Levy, the ALMR has called on the Government to provide guidance and clarity for businesses affected by the scheme. The ALMR will also be working with its members to provide support and will be … Read More

The ALMR has cautioned that licensed hospitality businesses not eligible for sector-specific relief, particularly restaurants, must be at the forefront of the Government’s plans for discretionary business rates relief. The ALMR has also urged the Government to finalise and implement … Read More

The ALMR has moved to reassure the UK’s licensed hospitality sector following the triggering of Article 50. The ALMR has been the primary voice of the out-of-home sector in dialogue with the Government highlighting the concerns of pubs, restaurants and … Read More

London Night Czar Amy Lamé will be among the speakers at this year’s ALMR Spring Conference marking the 25th anniversary of the Association. The Conference, which takes place on 4 May at the Mermaid Theatre in London, will celebrate 25 … Read More

The ALMR has welcomed the Government response to its consultation on business rates appeals and the discarding of plans to dismiss appeals on the grounds of reasonable professional judgement; but is inviting additional clarity on the proposed alternatives. In its … Read More

Following the publication Migration Watch UK’s report on the rights of EU Nationals in the UK post-Brexit, the ALMR has reminded the Government that it must act decisively and clearly to safeguard vital hospitality jobs and support UK businesses. The … Read More

It might have been Philip Hammond’s first full Budget, but this is also the last Spring Budget. The Budget will now move to the Autumn with two statements this year either side of the big political news for 2017 – … Read More

The latest addition to the GS Systems portfolio, Bundobust, located on Piccadilly, Manchester,  has been praised in the Guardian by food critic Jay Rayner. “It takes something special to stop me wanting to bang my head on the table repeatedly, … Read More

The ALMR has reacted to the publication of beer statistics by repeating its call for action on operating costs that undermine pubs and bars. Statistics published today by an industry body show on-trade beer sales declining by 2.2% in 2016 … Read More