Extensions for World Cup fail
14-Feb-2002
Hundreds of applications by licensees for extended opening hours during this year's World Cup are almost certain to fail, following a decision by...
S&N in raid for £1.2bn Finnish brewer
14-Feb-2002
Britain's biggest brewer Scottish & Newcastle has made its first big move into Russia, Europe's second largest beer market.The £1.2bn deal for...
Parliament is free to tackle licensing, says Howells
14-Feb-2002
The Government has pledged to renew efforts to speed licensing reform through Parliament after freeing up the legislative timetable.Dr Kim Howells,...
Czech mate - the man behind Starobrno lager
13-Feb-2002
Ben McFarland meets the man behind Starobrno, Robert ThomasThe pub trade has forever been a magnet that attracts people from all walks of life, but...
Head to head
13-Feb-2002
CAMRA's latest calls for pub-goers to join in the full pint debate have brought the argument back into the spotlight. Kerry Rogan reportsThe debate...
Pubmaster goes fourth
13-Feb-2002
John Sands has just bought Inn Partnership, making Pubmaster the fourth biggest landlord in the UK. Mark Stretton reports.A bleak, grey Monday...
Retirement for Graham as new Boddingtons campaign is unveiled
13-Feb-2002
Interbrew UK has put Graham the Boddingtons cow out to graze with the launch of a new TV advertising campaign for its flagship ale brand.More than...
Foot-and-mouth sees off Isle of Wight pub and hotel
13-Feb-2002
The most famous pub and hotel complex on the Isle of Wight is blaming the devastating effects of the foot-and-mouth outbreak for the failure of the...
Multi-million pound blitz on poor pub food hygiene
13-Feb-2002
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a campaign to tackle poor hygiene in pubs, restaurants and other catering outlets.Research into consumer...
Trade in Ireland hits out over smoking ban proposals
12-Feb-2002
Publicans in Ireland have reacted angrily to Irish government plans to ban smoking in pubs.Health minister Michael Martin has told parliament he...
People choose home over pub
12-Feb-2002
Staying in is the new going out, with more people choosing to drink at home instead of in the pub, according to a new survey.The British Lifestyles...
Laurel and Voyager to raise £2bn
12-Feb-2002
The parent companies of two of Britain's biggest pub groups are working on plans to launch two of the biggest ever pub-backed securitised bond issues...
Carling takes the High Road
11-Feb-2002
Coors Brewers, the second-largest brewer in the UK, is to push its flagship Carling brand into Scotland following the £1.2bn acquisition of the...
Finance director Kowszun quits SFI
11-Feb-2002
Finance director James Kowszun is quitting SFI Group to take the helm at Hartford, the publicly-quoted pub and restaurant group.Mr Kowszun (pictured...
Fears over plans to force licensees to pay for police flare up
11-Feb-2002
The row over proposals to force licensees to pay for police has erupted once more with plans to introduce the idea in Colchester, Essex.The scheme...
Capital to raise a further £8.8m
11-Feb-2002
The Capital Pub Company is to launch a second enterprise investment scheme (EIS) in a bid to raise a further £8.8m of new money.This will be the...
What the Sunday papers said - 10 February
10-Feb-2002
The Sunday TelegraphNomura and Deutsche Bank are working on plans to launch two of the biggest ever pub-backed bond issues which together will be...
Trade supports ID card u-turn
08-Feb-2002
The trade has welcomed an apparent u-turn by ministers over the introduction of national ID cards.Former Home Secretary Jack Straw said last year...
Wilde green fairy liquid
07-Feb-2002
Ben McFarland takes a look at the history of absinthe, a drink that has a notorious reputation, and its growing popularity in the on-tradeNo drink...
Calling Out for help
07-Feb-2002
Tammy Mariaux has spent 15 years in the hospitality trade and has just relaunched her catering consultancy firm Out-SaucingTammy Mariaux is back...
TUC in talks with pubcos over continuing long hours
07-Feb-2002
A trade union representing pub managers said it was continuing talks with pub operators over 48-hour week regulations, as a new survey criticised...
Reforms to cut red tape could save trade billions
07-Feb-2002
Bureaucracy surrounding entertainment licences and late-night drinking is to be slashed in an attempt to help the trade save billions of pounds each...
Driven to distraction
07-Feb-2002
A recent drink-drive report from Canada suggests that lowering the limit will not cut deaths or deter the persistent offender. Trade leaders have...
Football crazy: action against World Cup hooliganstt
07-Feb-2002
Action to combat football hooligans has angered the tradeby David Clifton, one of thePublican.com's legal teamDid you read about the plans to deal...
Publican's bid to open early for World Cup looks bleak
07-Feb-2002
An Oxfordshire publican has become one of the first to apply for a special order of exemption to open during England's World Cup matches.But...
Greene King's MD makes his mark
06-Feb-2002
After two years in the Greene King Pub Company hot-seat, Neil Gillis feels he is making his mark. Mark Stretton went to meet him.Two years ago, the...
The winners of the Pub Food Awards 2002
06-Feb-2002
Rewarding catering excellenceOn Monday 4th of February 2002, pub catering's leading chefs, licensees, pub companies and suppliers gathered at The...
Extended opening for Queen's Jubilee approved by House of Lords
06-Feb-2002
The House of Lords has approved extended opening hours for the Golden Jubilee in June.The deregulation order, which is the same as that passed for...
Approval given for integration of Bass and Tennent's into Interbrew UK
06-Feb-2002
The full integration of the Bass and Tennent's businesses into Interbrew UK has begun after the UK competition authorities approved the sale of...
Hardy to support Pink Ribbon Foundation campaign
06-Feb-2002
BRL Hardy Wine Company, the Australian wine specialist, has joined forces with the Pink Ribbon Foundation, a UK cancer charity organisation. The...
Regent finds third brand in PALS
06-Feb-2002
Regent Inns has identified PALS, its high street premium-bar concept, as a third brand and intends to open up to six more this year. The group...
Property agents optimistic for 2002 after bright start
05-Feb-2002
The licensed property market is expecting to have a busy and successful 2002, according to agents.Many licensed property agents are optimistic about...
Christie & Co launches new pub buyers' guide
05-Feb-2002
Prospective licensees who are thinking about buying a pub can get some valuable advice thanks to a new publication from licensed property agent...
Hope for Wrexham as talks end in truce
05-Feb-2002
Talks to decide the future of the Wrexham Lager brand have ended in a truce.The talks, which were held at the House of Commons last month, were...
Evening Standard reveals Pub and Bar of the Year 2002 shortlist
05-Feb-2002
London newspaper the Evening Standard has revealed this year's shortlist for its prestigious Pub and Bar of the Year 2002 awards.There are 10...
Tourism set to suffer further without coherent action plan, says BHA boss
05-Feb-2002
Tourism in England, which has already been hit hard by foot-and-mouth disease and the events of September 11, will continue to suffer in the future,...
Gerry Robinson to head Allied Domecq
04-Feb-2002
Gerry Robinson, the former TV boss, has turned to drink.The ex-Granada chief executive is to replace Sir Christopher Hogg at the helm of Allied...
What the Sunday papers said - 03 February
04-Feb-2002
The Sunday TelegraphCarlsberg-Tetley, the Danish-owned brewer, is in talks with Interbrew, the owner of Stella Artois, to combine their UK beer...
BBPA joins protest over European proposals to limit pub noise
04-Feb-2002
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has written to Danish MEP Helle Thorning-Schmidt to protest at European proposals to limit noise levels...
National forum will tackle trade's crime problems
04-Feb-2002
A national forum for security managers in the pub industry has been set up to look at the trade's problems with crime.The British Beer and Pub...
Publicans urged to remain vigilant over drug use on premises
04-Feb-2002
Publicans are being urged to be as vigilant as ever in spotting and eradicating drug use on their premises, despite a relaxation of laws surrounding...
CAMRA's pint row reaches House of Commons
01-Feb-2002
The latest debate over the introduction of a law making it compulsory for licensees to serve a 100 per cent liquid pint has reached the House of...
Sussex microbrewer calls for sliding duty
01-Feb-2002
The tiny Cuckmere Haven microbrewery in Sussex has called on the Government to abolish duty for small brewers.In his pre-Budget statement last...
Licensee launches Celebration of Yorkshire Ale
01-Feb-2002
A Yorkshire licensee who is determined to prove that cask ale is alive and well, has organised a celebration of local beer.Geoff Amos, licensee of...
It's game on at Earl's Court
31-Jan-2002
This year's Amusement Trades Exhibition International was a real success as gaming companies unveiled their new machines for the pub market. Phil...
Raising the limits
31-Jan-2002
The British Beer & Pub Association's (BBPA) response to the Budd Report suggests that four machines, rather than two, should be the limit for new...
Zoo to be a player in the bar market
31-Jan-2002
As pub operators look for fresh and exciting games content to bring in a new generation of players, computer games designers themselves are seizing...
On-line for tournament success
31-Jan-2002
Tournament games are beginning to make an impression on the pub industry. Leisure Link, Kunick and the independent Cosmic Video Amusements (CVA) are...
Arkell's on a roll with new skittles
31-Jan-2002
In the middle of all those flashing lights and bleeping noises you might not guess that traditional pub games are far from dead. In fact, down in...
Pub boss slams Wetherspoon's pricing strategy
31-Jan-2002
Tony Brooks, director of the Head of Steam pub group, has attacked JD Wetherspoon's pricing strategy as "immoral" and "socially irresponsible".Mr...
