Responding to the decision to lower the drink drive limit in Scotland, the ALMR has warned that a change in the limit alone is unlikely to have a considerable impact on alcohol-related road accidents. A new law has come into … Read More
The ALMR has today written to Members of Parliament highlighting the contribution licensed retail makes to their constituencies. The letter contains key statistical data on the number and type of licensed retail outlets in their constituency and provides a breakdown … Read More
The restaurants, hotels and attractions that make Manchester a fantastic place to visit were honoured at the annual Manchester Tourism Awards, writes the Manchester Evening News. The five star Lowry Hotel – which has hosted a series of high profile … Read More
Responding to today’s Autumn Statement, the ALMR has welcomed the decision to review business rates in the UK and measures to support high street businesses in the UK. The Chancellor, George Osborne announced today a full review of the business … Read More
Living Ventures has invested £1.3m on a lavish transformation inside a landmark city centre building to create Manchester’s first Gusto Italian restaurant – which opens to the public on Friday (5 December 2914). The venue, inside the Grade II listed … Read More
New GS client and Manchester newest pan-Asian restaurant Sakana celebrated its opening with a VIP party. Manchester’s movers and shakers and famous faces headed over to the Peter Street venue on Thursday night for sushi canapés and a range of cocktails. The … Read More
Italian restaurant group and GS Systems client San Carlo is about to unveil its new restaurant and cocktail bar concept Fumo – and the Manchester Evening News’ brilliant Food & Drink team had a first look at what diners can expect. … Read More
Ready for the festive season yet? We’re in the final month of 2014 and the year has flown by – but we’re ready to party. The Manchester Evening News has put together a list of the top ten festive bars … Read More
Responding to the news that the Home Office has published factsheet for personal licence renewals, the ALMR has welcomed the much-needed clarification, but expressed its disappointment that a suitable solution was not found earlier. Today the Home Office has announced … Read More
Responding to the news that licensees with personal licences expiring before spring 2015 will need to make an application to renew, the ALMR urged the Government to ensure there are no additional delays and no further burdens for licensed hospitality. … Read More