Trade groups unite against Tory 'booze tax'
Trade groups write to Conservatives to express concerns about alcohol tax plans.
Archives for July 9, 2007
Floods threaten fresh produce supplies
Pubs face paying higher prices for fresh produce, as well as staples such as frozen chips, as farmers mop after the floods.The wettest June on record...
What the papers say - July 10, 2007
Cricket ace Monty Panesar is to advertise a new flavour of crisps - aimed at Asians. The Sikh England star was hired by snack giant Walkers, who...
GBBF Preview: Best of the bunch
"Golden ale is a rapidly growing style of beer and one that will appeal to younger drinkers and women as well as real ale aficionados. It's a...
Strong start for Young's
London-based operator Young's has reported a strong start to the year. Sales at pubs opened this year are up 15.4% and up 6.3% at existing managed...
Global's star starts to shine
Until its recent acquisition of the 108 year-old Walsall-based Highgate Brewery, few people had heard of a pub group going by the name of Global...
Chris Maclean: the moral maze
I have just spent a fascinating morning in a local school talking to the sixth form about "morality in the workplace". As I licensee I retail alcohol...
ALMR slams inflation-busting Sky price rise
ALMR reacts with "frustration and irritation" at 11% price hike.
Hamish Champ: And I thought I had it tough...
Many licensees who fear that their livelihoods - and pub customers their way of life - will be hit for six thanks to the smoking ban have been making...