Channel 4 and Inbev UK both had complaints against them upheld after the ad was shown following a screening of Dunston Checks In – a film in which a young boy befriends a mischievous orang-utan – as the result of an error at the TV station, which has admitted responsibility. A complaint was received by the ASA from a member of the public. In its…

The move was outlined as part of a package of measures, including tougher controls on alcohol retailers, in yesterday’s Queen’s Speech. In a statement, Diageo said: “Diageo believes that industry and government should work together to eradicate bad promotions, whether they are run in shops, supermarkets, clubs, bars or pubs.” But it added: “We do not believe there is a causal link between the price…

Three areas of the county will introduce the Kent CAP, which involves retailers, the police, health authorities and the county council working together. Three target areas have been selected to pilot the scheme before it is rolled out across the county: Canterbury city centre, an urban estate in Thanet, and Edenbridge. The Retail of Alcohol Standards Group, which represents leading players in the off-trade, has…

European politicians say the guidelines for personal consumption should be five litres of spirits, 45 litres of wine and 55 litres of beer. UK Customs currently tolerates imports of 10 litres of spirits, 90 litres of wine and and 110 litres of beer. Cigarette imports could be hit even harder. The European Parliament wants a limit of 400 cigarettes, 200 cigarillos and 100 cigars. The…

Sorek has more than 25 years experience in communications, public affairs and community relations, most recently with the European Bank for Reconstruction & Development. His has also worked for ad agencies Ogilvy & Mather and Cohn & Wolfe, Unisys, and the International Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies. Sorek said: “Alcohol culture in the UK is the defining issue of our time. At…

Although such cumulative impact policies are sometimes introduced to limit the number of pubs in a particular area, this is thought to be the first time in recent years that such a policy has been mooted for off-licences. The council said: “The police believe that there is a link between the number of off-licensed premises in the wards identified [Bloomfield, Claremont, Talbot and Victoria] and…

Judges praised Fieldhouse, who owns three shops under the brand TC’s Mini Mart, for his work in the local community and with nearby schools. Southport-based James Hall & Co – which manages 429 Spar convenience stores – was awarded the prize for best retail chain. Judges said the company had put together a comprehensive package of responsible retailing measures. The Retail Alcohol Standards Group’s Community…