House Of Lords

Economic Affairs Committee launches new inquiry on labour shortages

29-Jul-2022 By James McAllister

The House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee has put out a call for written submissions to its new inquiry on recent trends in the UK labour market.

Lords report: Flaws in the licensing system remain unresolved

11-Jul-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Significant issues remain between the licensing and planning systems and little progress has been made in addressing the lack of coordination between the two systems.

General Election 2017: Hospitality warns result is ‘bad for business’

09-Jun-2017 By Hannah Thompson

The British Hospitality Association (BHA) and the Association for Multiple Licensed Retailers (AMLR) have warned of uncertainty and called for stability in the wake of today’s General Election result.

Licensing Act in need of 'radical overhaul'

04-Apr-2017 By Sophie Witts

The 2003 Licensing Act is ‘fundamentally flawed’ and in need of a complete overhaul, according to a House of Lords Committee.

Close restaurants with no disabled access, says House of Lords

29-Mar-2016 By Sophie Witts

Restaurants and pubs which fail to provide facilities for disabled customers should be closed down, a House of Lords Select Committee has claimed.

Hospitality Openings: April 2015

30-Apr-2015 By Sophie Witts

It's been another busy month for hospitality with the launch of Steve Parle's Craft London, the Peers Dining Room in the House of Lords opening to the public and 17th century Stanbrook Abbey opening as a hotel.

‘The Secret Scandal’: Pubs Watchdog petition almost complete following pubco debate

22-Jan-2014 By Luke Nicholls

A petition calling for the introduction of a ‘Pubs Watchdog’ has almost reached its target of 35,000 signatures following yesterday’s debate on pubco reform.

Pub industry welcomes progress of Live Music Bill

20-Jan-2012 By Peter Ruddick

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) and publicans have welcomed the latest passage of the Live Music Bill through parliament in it's progress to possibly becoming law and making it easier for venues to put on live music.