Tax experts warn: "Don't rush to sell your pub
A leading tax expert has warned pub owners not to rush into selling their businesses before the start of the new tax year, after the government said...
Archives for November 30, 2007
Marston's cautious despite sales growth
Marston's has reported strong sales growth in both its managed and tenanted estates, but sounded a warning note as consumer caution bites.The...
MyShout
The possibility that Scottish & Newcastle could be bought should concern us all, says John Grogan Last weekend's financial press reported that...
Thwaites launch historic Christmas beer
Daniel Thwaites has unveiled its Christmas beer, which pays tribute to a former chairman of the brewery. Elma's Pound (4.9 per cent ABV) has been...
Marston's to lose weight
This month Marston's beer bottles will appear on shelves around the country somewhat slimmer - thanks to a 22 per cent weight loss.The company has...
A move to the dark side
The phrase 'hiding your light under a bushel' is a well known one, but Budvar could be accused of hiding its Dark under a bushel.The Czech lager...
Coors pledges to lead lager fight
Coors Brewers has promised a number of innovations through its Carling brand in 2008 to help drive sales in the flagging standard lager sector.The...
No verdict today on landmark satellite football appeal
A High Court judge in the landmark foreign satellite football appeal hearing has said he and his fellow judge will "take our time" to reach a...
Legal advice: Licensing act review
In a heavily spun release, the figures show that there are a total of 176,400 premises in England and Wales licensed under the Act, of which 122,900...
Marston's reports drop in FY pre-tax profit
Marston's, the brewer and pub operator, has reported a 3.4% drop in underlying pre-tax profit to £98.0m for the year to 29 September 2007. The...