Fuller's unveils leap in profits
14-Jun-2007 By The PMA Team
London brewer Fuller's has unveiled a leap in profits in the wake of the acquisition of Hampshire brewer and retailer Gales. Chief executive Michael...
Is snuff good enough?
14-Jun-2007
Many of your smokers will not want to give up tobacco in time for the smoking ban. But you can at least encourage them to make their habit as...
Michael Howard is Proud of Pubs
14-Jun-2007
The former leader of the Conservatives Michael Howard is the latest big name to throw his weight behind Proud of Pubs Week. The MP for Folkestone...
Licensee will reward staff who pass test-purchasing test
14-Jun-2007
A licensee claims he is "turning the law on its head" by rewarding staff who pass test-purchasing stings with £80 in cash.When barstaff refuse sales...
Battles against Opus rage on
14-Jun-2007 By James Wilmore
Furious licensees are continuing to face problems with electricity supplier Opus Energy.The Publican is still receiving calls from licensees...
What the papers say - June 14, 2007
14-Jun-2007
Pub regulars could turn to snuff when the smoking ban comes into force, creating a revival of the peppery tobacco powder for the first time in more...
14-Jun-2007 By Ewan Turney
Early indications from the Tackling Underage Sales sting campaign show pubs are performing well. Home Office statistics revealed that the failure...
MyShout
14-Jun-2007
With so many age-related schemes, having a united front is not easy, says Stephen Crawley Just when there seemed some progress in the industry...
THE GUV'NOR
14-Jun-2007
Yvonne Cleminson Pubs need to create an experience to get people out of their homes, says the licensee of the Cherry Tree in Rowledge, Surrey After...
THE AGENTS
14-Jun-2007
Paul Breen Director Colliers CRE Home-owners across the country were breathing a huge sigh of relief last Wednesday when the Bank of England revealed...
Licensees warned: 'stay responsible'
14-Jun-2007 By Tony Halstead THals22851@aol.com
Licensees and pub operators have been warned against complacency as the Government looks to probe irresponsible drinks prices by supermarkets. The...
InBrief
14-Jun-2007
Analysts forecast alcohol sales fall Consumption of alcohol in the UK is set to fall across every drinks category except wine over the next few...
Under-21s go on despite dismay
14-Jun-2007 By Richard Ross
Following England's 3-0 win in the crucial Euro 2008 qualifier away in Estonia, most footballers have ditched their shorts and boots in favour of...
Summer stylin' with the LTC
14-Jun-2007
A great evening of dinner and dancing helps another year of essential work After the success of last year's Paper Ball, the team at the Licensed...
Polish persuasion
14-Jun-2007
Imported Polish beers are one of the fastest-growing sectors in the industry. Adrian Tierney-Jones reports on their rapidly-rising popularity We've...
Votes cast for Best of British
14-Jun-2007
Enthusiastic ale-lovers recently had the chance to elect their favourite beer. Noli Dinkovski reports on the competition Isn't it refreshing to have...
BarTalk
14-Jun-2007
Would you allow customers to breast-feed a baby in your pub? Chris Green Stansfield Arms, Apperley Bridge, Bradford, W. Yorks I have three children...
Building a launch pad for take-off
14-Jun-2007
Creating a successful product is a challenge - as Diageo knows, after a few failed launches. Its head of innovation talks frankly to Nigel Huddleston...
Witch hunt gathering pace
14-Jun-2007
The tale of the Norfolk licensee who paid a proportion of his annual licence fee and then was pursued by the council in the courts should be a...
Poor timing on TENs
14-Jun-2007
The temporary event notice (TEN) system has had its critics. It is seen as inflexible and unfriendly by some users, while local authorities sometimes...
NewsDigest
14-Jun-2007
The Forum for Private Business has criticised InBev for changing its payment terms for suppliers as an "abuse of power". The company has changed its...
Focusing on less, but better
14-Jun-2007
The headlines this last week have made pretty depressing reading for anyone who likes alcohol, or who likes selling it. Media reactions to the...
Breare plans new dining pub estate
14-Jun-2007 By Lucy Britner lucy.britner@william-reed.co.uk
Entrepreneur Robert Breare has unveiled plans to open between 50 and 75 sites in the next five years within his Merchant Inns pub vehicle. The...
Pub HIPs set to hit the trade next year
14-Jun-2007 By Ewan Turney ewan.turney@william-reed.co.uk
From 2008 pubs will face energy checks that could hit the value of businesses All pubs that are sold, rented or built from 2008 will have to have...
What the papers say - June 13, 2007
13-Jun-2007 By Eleanor Goodman
The definition of GM-free food was relaxed last night as European ministers decided to allow a greater proportion of genetically-modified material...
13-Jun-2007
Licensees and operators are urged to be careful to avoid paying penalty fees while agreeing to energy contracts. Energywatch said they increasingly...
Chris Maclean: beguiled by sales people
12-Jun-2007 By Chris Maclean
I think the three words I least like to hear in a pub are "What you want to do is…" My heart sinks when I hear this line."What you want to do...
Pub manager jailed after gambling takings
12-Jun-2007 By James Wilmore
A former pub manager has been jailed for nine months for stealing nearly £12,000 of his employer's money and betting it on the horses. Gambling...
Pubs could be forced to allow breastfeeding
12-Jun-2007
Pubs could be forced to allow women to breastfeed on their premises under new proposals. The government has published a consultation document which...
What the papers say - June 12, 2007
12-Jun-2007
Inflation figures are expected to show the cost of living at its lowest level for seven months as falling energy prices and rising interest rates...
12-Jun-2007 By Iain O'Neil
Breastfeeding 'rights' proposal
12-Jun-2007
The Campaign for Real Ale, (CAMRA) is looking for exceptionally designed pubs where work was completed last year to be nominated for the prestigious Pub Design Awards 2007.
The art of moaning
11-Jun-2007 By Hamish Champ
I was having a breakfast meeting with the chief executive of a large pub group last week and in the course of our conversation I asked him how often...
Ditch patio heaters, pubs urged
11-Jun-2007 By James Wilmore
Pubs are being urged to consider greener alternatives to patio heaters amid a continuing backlash from environmental campaigners. With the smoking...
Chris Maclean: living in the public eye
10-Jun-2007 By Chris Maclean
One of our central pubs, particularly popular with the younger element is firmly closed tonight. The blinds remain drawn and there are no lights on...
What the Sunday papers say
10-Jun-2007 By Hamish Champ
More than eight million people in the UK are 'problem drinkers', says the Sunday Express, defined as a man who drinks eight glasses of alcohol in a...
BII to put Best Bar None on national stage
08-Jun-2007
A new move to put the Best Bar None (BBN) scheme on a national stage is being spearheaded by the BII. Together with the Home Office and Greater...
Fuller's in the market for a deal
08-Jun-2007 By Hamish Champ
Young & Co may be the next target of rival London pubco Fuller's.Fuller's would not comment today on whether it had Young & Co in its...
Half of Punch pubs open longer under Act
08-Jun-2007 By James Wilmore
More than half of Punch Taverns' pubs are staying open longer under the Licensing Act, a survey has revealed.However most are only trading for an...
Pubco share slide continues
08-Jun-2007 By Hamish Champ
Shares in leading UK pubcos slid further yesterday as investors continued to digest a raft of potentially bad news for the sector.Companies such as...
Gales boosts Fuller's results
08-Jun-2007 By Hamish Champ
A full year's contribution from the acquired Gales estate, rising food sales and two hotel disposals boosted Fuller Smith & Turner's annual...
08-Jun-2007
The Home Office, police and BII have agreed a joint approach to develop the highly successful Best Bar None initiative. The scheme will come under...
08-Jun-2007
More than half of Punch Taverns' pubs stay open longer under the revamped licensing regime, a survey has revealed.
MPs and licensees back Proud of Pubs Week
07-Jun-2007
Proud of Pubs Week is set to go with a bang next month with licensees and MPs across the country ranking behind the initiative. Pubs are planning...
Licensees help regulars to give up
07-Jun-2007
Trays of mints have replaced ashtrays at a pub which has organised its own stop-smoking sessions ahead of July 1. Joint licensees Lorraine Lewis and...
InBev slammed over new payment terms
07-Jun-2007 By Hamish Champ
A private business pressure group has lambasted brewing giant InBev for doubling the time it takes to pay suppliers.The Forum for Private Business...
Sixteen pub chefs make it to steak pie semi-final
07-Jun-2007 By Lucy Britner
Sixteen pub chefs have made it through to the semi finals of EBLEX's steak pie competition. The first round judging in the National Steak Pie...
Ready to go into audit?
07-Jun-2007
Alex McGill of stocktaker and inventory specialist Venners shows how an audit works and how it differs from a stocktake People often confuse...
Rewarding best practice
07-Jun-2007
With the pub trade under frequent attack for many social ills, the MA's award scheme promoting responsible alcohol retailing has never been more...
Sparkling and rosé set pace
07-Jun-2007
Sparkling and rosé wines will be setting the pace of growth in the on-trade in the coming year as suppliers attempt to replicate successful trends...
