Interbrew heads for court over SAB leak
07-Dec-2001
Interbrew has launched criminal proceedings for the theft and falsification of documents, after leaked papers suggested the Stella Artois maker was...
Kim Howells angers live music campaigners by insulting folk music
06-Dec-2001
Tourism minister Kim Howells has angered protestors campaigning for more live music in pubs by insulting folk music.During a House of Commons debate...
Police reform is 'scandalous'
06-Dec-2001
Industry slams voluntary White Paper proposal to pay for officersThe trade is outraged over Government plans to ask licensees at late-night venues to...
The secret of Brakspear's success
05-Dec-2001
Brakspear has quickly established itself as the country's premier brewer of organic beers. Phil Mellows investigates the reasons behind its...
InnSpired - aiming to make licensees' lives easier
05-Dec-2001
Peter Brook, chief executive of InnSpired, likes to get out into the field as often as possible and sets aside at least one day a week for pub tours....
Chinese New Year
05-Dec-2001
Chinese food, fireworks and festivals could be just what you need to boost business during the traditional post-Christmas lull. John Porter looks at...
Keep it intthe family
05-Dec-2001
A proposed new bill will extend leave for new parentsby David Clifton, one of thePublican.com's legal experts from London solicitors Joelson WilsonAt...
Boosting January trade
05-Dec-2001
New year resolutions and the long wait for pay day can turn January into a very slow month for the pub trade - but why not resolve to do something...
De-stress for success
05-Dec-2001
Christmas can be a stressful time, especially for licensees and barstaff who must cope with an extra heavy workload. Phil Mellows reportsOver the...
European union?
05-Dec-2001
As the EU proposes harmonisation of duty levels, the difference between Britain and the continent grows ever larger. Jackie Annett reportsIt's a...
Yorkshire-based independent pubco buys 46th pub
05-Dec-2001
Yorkshire-based independent pub company White Rose Inns has bought its 46th pub - the Bell Inn in Wilsden, Bradford.Formed in 1992 by managing...
Pub security company boosted by trade movement
05-Dec-2001
Recent movement in the pub trade, with mergers, acquisitions and disposals, has led to an increased trade for security companies that patrol empty...
Premier Stirling bar-restaurant sold
05-Dec-2001
All That Jazz, one of Stirling's premier bar/restaurants, has been sold by Christie & Co. The building was a former grain warehouse which was...
Stocking fillers
05-Dec-2001
Martini has launched a two-pronged assault through December with a £1.5m poster campaign being combined with a direct mail approach to 130,000...
Beverage Brands ditches VR declaring FABs have "run out of steam
05-Dec-2001
Sector has run out of steam, says Beverage BrandsFlavoured alcoholic beverage (FAB) specialist Beverage Brands has pulled its Vodka Reaction (VR)...
Coffee champion misses out on best cup of coffee hat-trick
05-Dec-2001
Publican Thomas Polti has narrowly missed out on a hat-trick of wins in a national competition to find out who makes Britain's best cup of...
CAMRA slams Scottish licensing laws
05-Dec-2001
Group calls for relaxed licensing laws across ScotlandScotland's licensing laws are "unduly restrictive" according to a submission made by the...
Trade anger over B&B closure row
04-Dec-2001
Licensees of pubs offering bed and breakfast are furious that they may have to turf families and children out onto the streets in the middle of the...
Interbrew holds back from SAB
04-Dec-2001
Interbrew, maker of Stella Artois, has said it does not intend to make an immediate bid for SAB.But the Belgian Brewer refused to rule out a takeover...
Girls` nights out benefit telecoms industry as much as pubs
04-Dec-2001
Women's busy social lives may be doing even more for the profits of the telecoms industry than they are for the pubs where the women meet, according...
Fly-posting is now official for Manchester pubs
04-Dec-2001
Pubs in Manchester are to benefit from "public entertainment pillars" on which they can fly-post without prosecution.Manchester City Council is...
What the Sunday papers said - 02 December
03-Dec-2001
The Sunday Times Heineken has regained pole position in the race for Carling, Britain's biggest selling lager, which has been put up for sale by...
Taste test: Curry
03-Dec-2001
According to consultant chef Tony O'Reilly, the most important quality for a ready-made curry is an authentic taste - so we put some of the biggest...
UK and Ireland hit hardest by terrorist attacks
03-Dec-2001
The UK and Ireland have been the European countries hit hardest by the slump in tourism since the terrorist attacks on the United States in...
Wolves returns £100m to shareholders
30-Nov-2001
Wolverhampton & Dudley Breweries is on course to fulfil the promises it made to shareholders earlier this year.As part of the defence against a...
Bar owner in unemployment blackspot can't find staff
30-Nov-2001
The owner of a new bar has been left stunned after failing to find workers in one of the country's worst unemployment blackspots.Linda Barker was...
6C tests new unbranded gastropub format
30-Nov-2001
Six Continents Retail is testing a new unbranded pub format to exploit the growing popularity for gastropubs.It has opened four outlets in London as...
Duty decision due in March
30-Nov-2001
Pre-Budget statement gives hope for progressive taxSmall brewers will have to wait until March 2002 to learn if they will be thrown a lifeline in the...
SFI goes Stateside for support amid City concern
30-Nov-2001
Bar group looks to USA to raise institutional support for businessThe SFI Group management has been in America in a bid to drum up institutional...
The late late blow
29-Nov-2001
The Government claims to be pushing for licensing leniency, but some police forces and councils are seeking the opposite. Jackie Annett reportsThe...
November product news
29-Nov-2001
'Stay soft' sugarSilver Spoon has produced a revolutionary "stay soft" brown sugar range. The unique formula ensures the sugar remains "soft" and...
Planning theme nights
29-Nov-2001
A little imagination and a lot of planning can represent great profit opportunities, both in terms of food sales and increased wet sales. Fiona...
Staff as well as customers say no to smoky pubs
29-Nov-2001
It is not only customers who prefer pubs that are less smoky but staff as well, according to new research.Speaking at the Federation of Licensed...
UK import stance will remain strict
29-Nov-2001
Government set for clash with EU over refusal to reduce duty ratesThe Government is on a collision course with the EU over Customs and Excise...
Full pint back on the agenda
29-Nov-2001
Trade reacts angrily to MP proposal to target short beer measuresMPs have launched a controversial campaign to stop pubs serving less than a full...
Constellation tops offers for Carling
29-Nov-2001
American business to face stiff competition for £1bn lager brandConstellation Brands, the £2bn American drinks business, has emerged as the highest...
Negative images
28-Nov-2001
With the rise in fears over civil liberties, the use of CCTV cameras in licensed premises has come under new regulations. Phil Mellows reportsPolice...
Driving home for Christmas
28-Nov-2001
Pubcos are linking up with the Portman Group's 'I'll be Des' campaign to promote the virtues of soft drinks over Christmas. By Ben McFarlandIn a move...
Rent reviews
28-Nov-2001
David Wrightson, the director responsible for rent reviews at Christie & Co, answers the questions he is most frequently asked about the review...
Going places with S&N
28-Nov-2001
When Scottish & Newcastle recently moved into a new head office,the company did it with a difference. Phil Mellows reportsNext to death, so they...
Auction sector expanding fast
28-Nov-2001
Property agent claims firms have seen an 'upsurge'The auction sector of the licensed property market is expanding faster than any other, according to...
Interbrew report urges pubs to capitalise on Christmas trade
28-Nov-2001
Festive period the perfect time to make up lost trade, says reportLicensees should be looking to capitalise on Christmas trade by ensuring big brands...
Wetherspoon boss will accept euro in his pubs
28-Nov-2001
JD Wetherspoon chairman and leading anti-euro campaigner Tim Martin has said he will accept the new currency in his pubs.The euro will come into...
Late licences - the options for opening a little later than the norm
28-Nov-2001
The Government is still committed to licensing reform - but until it becomes a reality, what are the options open to a licensee who wishes to stay...
Listed building owner faces prosecution for modern signage
28-Nov-2001
A North East bar and nightclub owner has been threatened with prosecution after he fitted modern signs to the front of a Grade II-listed...
Patton leads his troops at Punch Pub Company
27-Nov-2001
Mark Stretton meets Francis Patton, commercial director of Punch Pub Company.Sacking someone can never be a pleasant experience but few people are...
Capital Pub Company set for rapid expansion
27-Nov-2001
The Capital Pub Company has raised £8m since February and is all set for rapid expansion. Mark Stretton talks to the founders.Such is the confidence...
Venture capitalist 3i to sell stake in Wessex
27-Nov-2001
The venture capitalist 3i is to sell its stake in Wessex, the North-east based pub operator.The company is thought to have appointed Price Waterhouse...
Marketing your wine offering
27-Nov-2001
Although pub wine sales are increasing overall, it is still necessary to let customers know that your venue takes wine seriously. John Porter looks...
Interview techniques
27-Nov-2001
Selecting the right staff is one of the most important decisions a licensee will make. John Porter offers advice for publicans who are facing this...
