'Punch's shares offer for M&B is worth less than the group's pub freeholds'
Punch Taverns is seeking to win control of rival pub group Mitchells & Butlers through an £11bn merger proposal that offers M&B investors...
Archives for February 5, 2008
New Cains bottle inspired by Beatles artist
Beatles album-cover artist Sir Peter Blake has designed a new label for Cains Finest Lager. Blake, dubbed the "godfather of pop art", designed the...
Licensee wins court battle with Enterprise
A couple who were in danger of being evicted from their popular pub because of rent arrears have won a seven month extension to help them turn the...
Pub chain takes on supermarket booze deals
A real ale chain of pubs has extended its efforts to combat cheap, irresponsible supermarket booze deals. The five-strong Head of Steam chain...
Vast majority of Brits against alcohol tax rise
Over 65% of the British public are against a rise in alcohol tax as a tool to combat alcohol-fuelled disorder. The survey, conducted by ICM for the...
Scotland lagging in SIA licensing
Half the door supervisors quizzed in a spot check in Glasgow are still not complying with Security Industry Authority (SIA) licensing requirements,...
Welsh pubs urged to play Welsh music
Pubs in Wales are being urged to ditch rock and pop for more traditional Welsh sounds of the harp and choir. Brecon Beacons National Park Authority...
PG Tips moves towards a fully sustainable cuppa
PG Tips is working with the Rainforest Alliance as part of a drive by brand owner Unilever to move to sustainable production of tea throughout the...