Licensing reform group warned to drop protest
Reform opposition could 'derail process', says BLRATrade leaders have warned campaigners to drop their opposition to licensing reform proposals given...
Archives for May 30, 2001
Election 2001
What do the main contenders have in store for the trade?Labour Conservative Liberal DemocratThe Red Tape Group give their perspective on the Election...
Crisis continues to hit rural pub trade
Trade still suffering from disease despite Government assurancesThe foot-and-mouth crisis is continuing to devastate the rural pub trade, despite the...
Pubco sued for "asbestos related cancer
A former licensee who believes he contracted cancer from asbestos in the cellar of his pub is suing the owner of the outlet for compensation.Trevor...
The full pint debate
The full pint debate: the on-going argument that could force Britain's pubs to adopt the use of over-sized lined glasses for serving pints.For years,...
Lenders bank on your skills
If you work in a pub, your experience could make it easier to buy your own business, writes loans expert Patrick Ryan.Many people who work in the pub...
Foot-and-mouth, fuel and floods slash Old English profits
Old English Inns continues to be hit by the foot-and-mouth crisis and reduced tourism which have contributed to profits being slashed.With the...
Food Standards Agency gives barbecue safety advice
Pubs have been reminded to check food safety practices as the barbecue season approaches.A report by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) Wales has led to...
SAB still "considering bid for Bass Brewers
South African Breweries (SAB) is thought to be still interested in buying Bass Brewers despite spending its cash on other deals.It said it was still...
Oldham licensee caught in race riots
An Oldham licensee, his staff and customers were trapped in a pub overnight while the riots raged outside over Bank Holiday weekend.Licensee Paul...
Government to trial age cards
Trade welcomes proposals for voluntary proof-of-age card initiativeThe Government is to trial a new proof-of-age card scheme after the General...