The ALMR has responded to the launch of Labour’s public health approach by welcoming measures to promote personal responsibility, but warned against rising levels of bureaucracy and added costs for businesses. The Labour Party has today set out its … Read More

Manchester has secured a huge coup by being named one of the world’s top tourism destinations. It is the only British city to have been named on the New York Times list of ‘places to visit in 2015’ with neither … Read More

Three highly-acclaimed chefs bringing restaurants to Manchester this year are on the menu at a major food and drink show in the city. Triple Michelin star holder and Masterchef Spain star Nacho Manzano is among the famous faces who will … Read More

Menesh Modhwadia of New Inventive Pub Company and Darren King of Greene King Pub Partners have been named Area Manager and Business Development Manager of the Year respectively, in the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers’ Operations Managers Awards 2014, reports … Read More

Responding to the news that apprenticeships in licensed hospitality are on the increase, the ALMR has praised the sector’s ability to provide high-quality on-the-job training and called on the Government to do more to support hospitality apprenticeships. Figures released by … Read More

  Manchester’s San Carlo restaurant group and GS Systems EPOS client celebrated the opening of its fifth city centre venue Fumo with a grand opening party. The family-run firm, known for its flagship Italian restaurant on King Street West, has … Read More

With less than one week to go until the biggest event in the licensed hospitality sector, the ALMR is pleased to announce that the talented Marcus Brigstocke will host the 2014 ALMR Christmas Lunch. The comedian and entertainer will take … Read More

Following the publishing of the Government’s interim findings on the administration of business rates, the ALMR has welcomed the pledge for further engagement with the pub trade, and reiterated its call for regular, up-to-date valuations. The Government has today published … Read More

UK listed food and drinks companies could be losing more than £11.2bn a year to fraud and error, equivalent to more than 85 per cent of their total profits, according to a new report by PKF Littlejohn and the Centre … Read More

It was a party with plenty of Gusto – as the latest new Italian restaurant in Manchester opened its doors to a host of celebrities and VIPs. It’s the first city centre Gusto from the Living Ventures restaurant group, and … Read More