Pub could become museum exhibit
A Cardiff pub due to be demolished in June 2009 could be preserved as part of an open-air museum. The 155-year-old former ironworkers' pub, the...
Archives for November 7, 2008
FSB appoints small business professor
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has appointed a business professor to help its members in the current challenging environment.
Recession: how was it for you last time?
Have we seen it all before? Or is this period of economic challenge distinctly different from the dark days of the 1990s?
John Porter: It's bad for you
The other night at dinner, I cracked open a second bottle of wine and poured myself and Mrs P a large glass each. We'd both had long and challenging...
Damned lies — and statistics
The Department for Culture, Media & Sport has totally lost the plot, says MA legal guru Peter Coulson.
Carling sees 'strong' market share increase
Carling, the UK's best selling beer, increased its market share in the three months to Sepember 28, according to its US owner - despite an overall...
Mystery visitor scheme reveals customers' frustrations
Failing to check on a customer during a meal and not saying goodbye are among the biggest frustrations for pub-goers, a mystery shopper survey has...
Reduce beer duty and everyone wins
If British brewing is to recover from its worst crisis since the 1930s, the Government must take action soon, says Roger Protz.
Marston's rolls out online payroll service
Marston's is rolling out its online payroll system to other non-licensed sectors including solicitors and hairdressers.
Call for moratorium on new powers
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers has called for a moratorium on new legislation following a top cop's admission that police already have enough powers.
Pubwatch bans proved legal...again
The right of pubwatch groups to ban people from venues has been upheld once more at the Court of Appeal following an appeal by a man against his ban handed out by Buckingham Pubwatch.
Sustainability: Seafood issues faced by pubs
"Pubs should use more sustainable fish species.""Pollacks?""No, it's true."Responsible sourcing is clearly an issue of increasing importance both...
Minimum pricing is an easy distraction
Minimum pricing is not the panacea for all ills, says Peter Linacre.
Pubwatch legal challenge finally dismissed
A man banned from all pubs in his area by a Pubwatch group has failed a third and final time to have the decision overturned by the High Court. The...
UEFA and Sky make case to intervene in foreign satellite battle
Representatives from UEFA and four media giants stood side by side in the High Court today to push for the chance to have their say in the European...
Come on, it is OK to enjoy a drink
The millions currently being committed to the Project Ten responsible drinking campaign would be better spent on encouraging punters back into pubs, says Andrew Pring.
City Diary: 6 November
All Bar One on trend with cask Cask ale is an exciting and resurgent product, Part 48. Mitchells & Butlers' trendy All Bar One chain has started...
Sky applies to give evidence in foreign sat saga
UEFA and broadcasters including Sky and Setanta have asked the High Court for permission to give evidence in the landmark foreign satellite case set...
Fair Pint clash with BBPA
The Fair Pint campaign group clashed with the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) in a minor skirmish ahead of the main battle at Westminster later this month.
Fair Pint and BBPA lock horns on Radio 4
Anti-pubco group Fair Pint and the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) locked horns today over the pubco model during a debate on BBC Radio...
New pub link-up targets trouble-makers
Drinkers who cause trouble in a seaside town are in for a surprise when details of who they are - and what they have done - reach other pubs before...