Groups urge government to cut red tape
Both the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and the Institute of Directors (IOD) are calling on the government to reduce the impact of red tape on...
Archives for September 30, 2003
Pubmaster dismisses Punch takeover approach
Pubmaster has dismissed as "nonsense" a report that rival Punch Pub Company is negotiating to buy a 22 per cent stake in the business.However,...
Glass is 'half full' at Brains
The award-winning Welsh brewer and pub owner is full of 'positive thinking' for the future. By Nicola Collenette.No-one was more surprised at the...
Top of the class
The SLV's school is 200 years old. Nicola Collenette pays a visit.Last month heralded the start of a new year at the Licensed Victuallers' School in...
Scottish trade hits out at Smoking Charter 'failure'
Scottish trade leaders have defended themselves against accusations that the Scottish Smoking Charter is a failure. Last week doctors launched a...
Property briefs
A village freehouse has come on to the market in Dolton, near Winkleigh in Devon.Union Inn, a former 17th century thatched farmhouse, is popular for...
Beer
Brewers have realised that things have to change for beer It's as if the British brewing industry has suddenly woken up and smelt the hops. In a bid...