Rumours of £2bn S&N disposal a 'non-issue'
The chairman of Scottish & Newcastle Retail (S&N) has strongly denied the suggestion that the company's entire 1,500-strong pub estate will...
Archives for March 1, 2002
Government confirms sliding scale of beer duty
The Government has confirmed its intention to introduce a sliding scale of beer duty at the next election.But although the news has been welcomed by...
Pubs granted World Cup extensions
Eight pubs in Northampton have been granted extensions allowing them to serve alcohol during England's World Cup matches.The Picturedrome in the...
Diageo blames sales fall on decline in beer drinking
Diageo, the maker of Guinness, blamed a decline in beer drinking for a four per cent fall in stout sales in Ireland and one per cent fall overall.The...