Chris Maclean: what it means to be drunk
I have been reflecting on what it means to be drunk.It seems perfectly obvious but it isn't.Sections 140-144 of the Licensing Act tell us we can't...
Archives for March 7, 2007
Soft drinks surging forward
Soft drinks have just had their most successful year since 2003, according to the latest Britvic Soft Drinks Report.The category saw a rise of seven...
Wrong Choice?
It may still claim to be the most popular seaside resort in Europe - but Blackpool and the Pepsi Max Big One rollercoaster at the pleasure beach are...
Day in the Life: a quick lunch
On the face of it, lunchtime should be an easy win for the pub trade. Even in the darkest days of postwar pub food, many boozers could manage to...
Smoking ban could be delayed by legal challenge
Solicitor claims judicial review could result in delay
Soft drinks market growing faster than alcohol
In 2006, the soft drinks category in on-trade grew five per cent to reach sales of more than £2.4billion
Southern Pride stamp for regional meats
Pubs in the south of England will now be able to show their pride in the region's high quality produce with a new brand.Portsmouth based Solent...
Day in the Life: lunch & afternoon
For nearly 20 years now it's been possible for pubs to open through the afternoon. Surprisingly few take real advantage of it, though.Of course, in...
FSB warns over minimum wage rise
An above inflation rise in the national minimum wage could cause "serious problems" for small businesses, a lobbying group has warned. Less than two...
Day in the Life: the lunchtime pint
The cheeky pint or two at lunchtime is a pub tradition that has been suffering a slow, painful death. There have been many reasons for this: from...
Minimum wage to rise says Gov't
The minimum wage is to rise from £5.35 to £5.52 an hour from October, Government announced today. For 18 to 21 year-olds, the level will rise from...
Day in the Life: keeping up standards
All-day opening presents some challenges you may not have anticipated. You may have your staff rotas going like clockwork, for instance, but are you...