SIA given £17.4m Government bail-out
Doorstaff regulator the Security Industry Authority (SIA) has received £17.4m in extra public funding due to administration problems and "poor forecasting" of licensing demands.
Archives for October 19, 2008
Bushmills in £4m give-away
Diageo whiskey brand Bushmills is running a £4m give-away promotion in selected pubs nationwide this month.Consumers can win prize money of £8,...
The pubcos and the 'real economy'
Nothing excites some pub industry watchers like the prospect of a big player going belly up. But apart from the odd firebrand licensee few people I...
Smoke rebel host bids to be UKIP MP
Nick Hogan is to run as the UK Independence Party (UKIP) candidate for Chorley in the next election
'Mayor calls for cigarette vending machine ban'
The elected mayor of Middlesbrough is calling for pubs in the town to get rid of cigarette vending machines. Ray Mallon believes the move would help...
Merchant Inns reopens historic pub
A pub where Lord Nelson was known to stop for a pie and a pint on his way to Portsmouth has reopened after a major refurbishment.However, diners at...
UK economic outlook has "deteriorated dramatically
The economic outlook for the UK has "deteriorated dramatically" over the last three months, according to new research published today.The quarterly...
DCMS backs national pub celebration
The Department of Culture, Media and Sport has thrown its full support behind next year's national celebration of pubs — Pub in the Park. Licensing minister Gerry Sutcliffe says pubs have a hugely important role to play in the community.
SIA given £17.4m to plug financial hole
Doorstaff licensing body the Security Industry Authority (SIA) has been given an extra £17.4million of public money so it carry out its work. The...
Hamish Champ: Credit cards, pub leases and the small print
We all know we're in the midst of a financial crisis. Consumers are tightening their belts in readiness for the real storm many believe is yet to hit...