Hong Kong protest over proposed blanket smoking ban
Fears that a blanket ban on smoking in pubs and restaurants could cause mayhem and severely damage the industry have been revived by news of protests...
Archives for October 7, 2001
Another setback for extended New Year opening
DCMS admits deregulation may not be passed in timeThe Government has come under heavy fire for failing yet again to guarantee 36-hour opening in pubs...
Mystery investor 'Kintoro' stalks Belgo
Belgo, the restaurant group, has confirmed a mystery investor has bought up a 14 per cent stake in the company, raising speculation of a bid.A...
Investigation findings into Sky's prices to be made public this month
The findings of an investigation by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT)into Sky's prices for live football in pubs are to be made public this month,...
What the Sunday papers say - 07 October
The Sunday TelegraphPunch Pub Company is poised to appoint Phil Cox, the former finance director of Asda and chairman of Virgin Rail, as a...