Pubs a hotbed for illegal traders, research shows
Around 12 per cent of people admit they have bought items such as DVDs, jewellery or electrical items in a pub, spending an average of £168 each,...
Archives for May 7, 2006
Are you up for the cup?
The installation of a brand new traditional espresso machine at the Kings Arms Inn & Motel in Girtford, Bedfordshire, has given Greene King...
Del Boy thriving on £1billion black market in pubs
A new survey says there is roaring trade with £1billion pounds changing hands in Britain's pubs - trouble is the money is not going to licensees....
Lesbian kiss couple get pub ban
A pub landlord today defended his actions after a lesbian couple claimed they were banned from his bar because they'd openly kissed each other. Kelly...
Smoke ban petition group collects signatures in cyberspace
The group behind a petition to overturn the smoking ban have added another way for peope to register their names. Until now, petitions have been...
Purnell leaves licensing post
James Purnell has left the post of Licensing Minister to be replaced by Shaun Woodward MP who is married to Sainsbury heiress Camilla Sainsbury and was once pilloried for employing a butler.
Tchenguiz drops M&B pub interest
Robert Tchenguiz' R20 investment group says it will not now be making an offer for Mitchells & Butlers. After months of specualtion the group...