New Year blues? What New Year blues? asks Greene King
Greene King said today it has yet to see any evidence of a post-New Year slowdown, but still expects the rest of the year to be tough."The...
Archives for January 28, 2009
GK warns of extreme trading conditions
Greene King has reported that the "health measures" of its tenants remain broadly unchanged despite warning that they face "the most extreme trading...
Luff: Are new Beer Orders required?
Business and Enterprise Committee (BEC) chairman Peter Luff has suggested a new set of Beer Orders may be required to stop pubs closing.
ALMR slates Government choice of cars over bars
A trade group has lambasted the Government for coming to the rescue of the car industry while attempting to impose conditions on pubs that could...
Council: end beer tie to help pubs
A Norfolk council has urged a group of pro-pub MPs to push for the beer tie to be relaxed to help struggling licensees. Minimum pricing of alcohol...
LGA calls for new laws to be "generous" to pubs
A local government chief has warned MPs that a national drinks code of practice would be a "hamfisted" approach to alcohol issues, arguing any new...
Nine out of 10 doormen licensed
Nine out of 10 pub doorstaff were found to be properly licensed during national inspections over Christmas and New Year. More than 400 door...
Booker awarded Carbon Trust Standard
A drive to reduce its impact on climate change has seen cash & carry group Booker awarded the Carbon Trust Standard. Measured on gas, electricity...
'Celebrity chef to try and save pubs'
It has emerged that celebrity chef Rick Stein is muscling in on the local pub trade. Stein has bought the Cornish Arms in St Merryn to - as he puts...
Publican Local Focus: Newcastle - Toon army
Think of Newcastle and maybe you picture the Angel of the North, football fans desperate for Kevin Keegan to return once more and hardy souls wearing...