Government must provide clarity on Brexit in run up to General Election
The government needs to provide clarity on Brexit and take action on tackling rising costs for the hospitality industry before the General Election in June. Following the Prime Minister’s announcement yesterday that she will seek Parliamentary approval for a General Election on June 8, Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) chief executive, Kate Nicholls, said …
Pubs to receive help with business rates
Chancellor Philip Hammond announced in his Spring Budget today that many pubs will be entitled to business rates relief of £1,000. Every pub with a rateable value of less than £100,000 will receive a discount of £1,000 in 2017, a move that affects 90% of all pubs. The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) welcomed …
Philip Kolvin is the new chair of Night Time Commission
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has appointed top lawyer Philip Kolvin as chair of the Night Time Commission. Philip recently acted on behalf of Fabric nightclub and played a leading role in securing an agreement between the venue owners and Islington Council to regain its licence and reopen with stringent new conditions to protect the safety …
