Responding to the news that the Government has postponed any decision to introduce locally-set licensing fees, the ALMR has welcomed the decision and urged the Government to work to encourage licensed hospitality. ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “It is … Read More
Responding to the Low Pay Commission’s recommendations to increase the National Minimum Wage, the ALMR has welcomed the measured increase and called upon Government to continue to support businesses’ investments in their staff. The LPC has recommended the following changes: … Read More
GS Systems will be unveiling the latest EPOS and digital technology innovations on stand M247 at this month’s Casual Dining exhibition in London (25-26 February 2015) at the British Design Centre. GS will be showcasing its Max Suite EPOS and … Read More
An electronic gift card and e-voucher solution designed to boost casual dining sales will be shown by GS Systems on stand M247 at this month’s Casual Dining exhibition in London (25-26 February 2015) at the British Design Centre. MAX Rewards electronic … Read More
An intuitive early warning application designed to protect the profits and margins of restaurants, bars and pubs has been launched by GS Systems on stand M247 at this month’s Casual Dining exhibition in London (25-26 February 2015) at the British Design … Read More
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