The ALMR has used its recent Focus on Enforcement Round Table with the Better Regulation Delivery Office to praise the impact of growth duty in licensing decisions and investigate its use in future planning. The ALMR is calling for regulators … Read More

Responding to news that the number of alcohol-related violent incidents has continued to fall, the ALMR has praised the contribution being made by pubs and clubs to tackle alcohol-related problems and called on the Government to explore new definitions for … Read More

  Ahead of this year’s General Election, the ALMR has restated the need to address concerns about increasing property costs for licensed hospitality businesses. The ALMR is building upon its work campaigning on issues surrounding commercial leases, business rates and … Read More

Responding to the publication of Lord Young’s report on small firms, the ALMR has praised the contribution of licensed hospitality and called on the Government to do more to encourage small businesses. The Report on Small Firms 2010-2015, published today, … Read More

  Ahead of the forthcoming deregulation of entertainment, the ALMR has commended the Government’s approach and welcomed a move that will encourage diversification in the licensed hospitality sector. The Legislative Reform (Entertainment Licensing) Order 2014 will come into force on … Read More

  The news that Gordon Ramsay had lost his court case over his liability for unpaid rent is a salutary tale for many in the trade. It highlights that even successful operators – and large businesses – can come a … Read More

  Responding to the news that the Government has moved to protect community pubs twenty-four hours after voting against measures to safeguard pubs against demolition, the ALMR has reiterated its call for flexibility in the sector to allow pubs, bars … Read More

Responding to the news that crime has fallen to a record low, the ALMR has lauded the work of voluntary and partnership schemes and the hard work of pubs, bars and nightclubs to provide safe, enjoyable environments for consumers and … Read More

  Responding to the news from the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee that too many young people are falling “off the radar”, the ALMR has advocated the licensed hospitality sector’s ability to offer productive career paths for youngsters and … Read More

The ALMR is launching the 9th edition of its annual Benchmarking Survey and is calling on licensed hospitality businesses of all trading styles to contribute. The annual report, produced in partnership with specialist property adviser Christie + Co, provides a … Read More