The ALMR has stepped up its push on business rates as the Budget nears, having met with senior MPs across the political parties as it amplifies its campaign for business rates relief and reform for licensed hospitality. Following a series … Read More

The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR), People 1st and the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII), and the british Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) today hosted ‘Recruiting and retaining talent in your pub business’, an event aimed at helping businesses … Read More

The ALMR has welcomed the second phase of action to tackle alcohol-related harm and a chance to foster close working relationships between local authorities and licensed venues. The Home Office has today launched the next round of Local Alcohol Action … Read More

The ALMR has welcomed the Government’s industrial strategy green paper and affirmed that the UK’s licensed hospitality sector can play its part in revitalising the UK’s economy. ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “The publication of an industrial strategy green … Read More

Following the Government’s decision to implement business rates relief for broadband network providers, the ALMR has called upon the Government to implement comprehensive reform of business rates. ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “The Government’s decision to grant business rates … Read More

A charitable foundation has been launched in memory of Tim Bacon, who died of cancer last year, to recognise his achievements and continue his legacy. The Tim Bacon Foundation, which is overseen by Bacon’s business partner and close friend Jeremy … Read More

Brexit and rising costs will present out of home eating and drinking operators with big challenges in 2017—but new openings growth, technology and the Night Tube are among the reasons to be optimistic about the sector’s future. Those are among … Read More

The ALMR’s presence as a united voice for the eating and drinking out sector has helped to steer the out-of-home sector through a year of uncertainty, guests heard at the trade association’s annual Christmas lunch in London on Thursday. Addresses … Read More

The ALMR has responded to the launch of the annual THINK! Drink driving campaign by reminding customers not to drink and drive and praised the work of industry-led drink drive schemes. ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “We fully support … Read More

The ALMR has launched the 11th edition of the annual ALMR Christie & Co Benchmarking Report survey and is calling on licensed hospitality businesses of all trading styles to contribute. The annual report, produced in partnership with specialist property adviser … Read More