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Weights & Measures
Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 02:27

Since publishing our recent news article on the amendment to the Weights & Measures (Intoxicating Liquor) Order 1988 which deals with Wine Samples, we have received a number of more general enquiries from our clients in relation to weights and...

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‘Service’ defines ‘Brand’
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 02:21

I’m often asked ‘would you have to be brave to start a business in this ‘declining market’?’

The answer is a resounding No; the caveat is, providing you understand that sectors change and only those who drive that change or ride its crest will enjoy the success.

The key is to know your market and develop a realistic business plan; research the location carefully and...

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Deregulation under the Live Music Act 2011
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 - 00:13

A partial deregulation of live music has passed its latest regulatory hurdle, having been cleared in the House of Commons.

The private members bill introduced by Lord Clement Jones and presented to the Commons by Don Foster MP seeks to ease the red tape involved in putting on live music under certain circumstances.

The motivation for this private members...

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Is alcohol the real problem in our society?
Monday, January 23, 2012 - 22:00

Alcohol is perpetually used as an excuse both by authorities and users for the poor behaviour which leads to so many significant problems in our society; the greater question should possibly be to ask if it is not our society, communities and our culture which is actually to blame.

I recently read a very interesting article written by social anthropologist Kate...

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London is home to half of the world’s top ten bars
Sunday, January 22, 2012 - 00:29

Five of the world’s best bars are located in the heart of our great Olympic city and there are many more which feature on the full list of the top 50. Having five of the top ten bars listed, located in London is a real coup for the city.

The Drinks International poll of experts listed the top ten as:

  1. Please Don’t Tell – New York
  2. Connaught...
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