Archives for March 19, 2001

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Sherry bleurgh?

Is sherry set for an on-trade revival? Or will it always be consigned to Auntie's drinks cabinet? Ben McFarland talks to the major players.It's been...

Watchdog sees successful trial

Portman Group's £1m drink campaign to go nationalDrinks watchdog The Portman Group is launching the next stage in a £1million campaign to...

Trade hits out at binge claim

The drinks industry has hit back at accusations that it actively encourages irresponsible consumption of alcohol by promoting reckless drinking...

Private functions

Q I own a pub which is fortunate to have a function room with its own bar on the first floor. I frequently hold functions such as wedding receptions...

Pubs tied up in Notts: Hardys & Hansons

Hardys & Hansons expands its estate to over 250 and pushes up turnover to hit £42m.There are a few pubs claiming to be the oldest in England,...

Labour is split over pint issue

DTI officials told legislation for a full liquid pint is unnecessaryGovernment officials have clashed over proposals for a compulsory 100 per cent...