Pub joins international book sharing scheme
A traditional community pub is launching itself into the international literary scene by setting up a global book sharing programme for its...
Archives for October 21, 2008
Trade welcomes community pub report
A wide-ranging parliamentary report urging the government to help community pubs has been welcomed by the industry. The report, released today by the...
Licensees back minimum pricing campaign
Licensees up and down the country have been adding their voices to The Publican's Make it the Minimum campaign. We are urging the government to...
WSTA: alcohol-only checkout plan will backfire
Plans to introduce alcohol-only checkouts in supermarkets would backfire, according to the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA).
Act now to save our locals
The long-awaited report by Community Pubs Inquiry has called for urgent Government action to stem the rate of pub closures. The inquiry, which was...
Buying a pub is still a possibility
Credit crunch, liquidity issues and bankruptcy protection are all terms that have become second nature to the global population, with everyone now...
Magners Pub Comedy Awards
Watch the highlights video further down this page.From Newcastle to Northamptonshire, Manchester to Minehead they came… to help put a smile on the...
'Supermarket shoppers could be forced through alcohol-only checkouts'
Supermarket shoppers buying alcohol could be forced to do a 'walk of shame' to a special alcohol-only checkout counter under new plans being...
Stocks & sauces recipe: Mushroom Risotto
Mushroom RisottoMakes: 10 PortionsIngredients75g Flora Original Sunflower Spread75ml Oil.75g Onion, finely chopped.350g Mushroom, button sliced.650g...
UK 'slipping into recession', says Bank of England chief
The governor of the Bank of England Mervyn King has predicted the UK economy will slip into recession in the early part of next year. Speaking to...
Carling offers free websites for pubs
Carling is offering pubs the chance to create their own websites free of charge.Using the Carling Beerfinder website, which is part of Carling.com,...
Asda: deep discounting in our DNA
Supermarket giant has defended its right to offer huge discounts on alcohol at a Westminster Health Forum debate.
MP report calls for minimum pricing
The government should consider minimum pricing as a "longer term solution" to tackle the price differential between the on-trade and off-trade, a...
WKD links up with Ricky Hatton
Beverage Brands has signed a deal for its WKD brand to sponsor boxer Ricky Hatton's new show on Nuts TV. The show, Ricky Speaks, will feature the...