Food poisoning: Keep risks to a minimum
Why? Because no matter what is being prepared in the kitchen, all food carries a risk element in its supply, preparation, cooking and storage. And as...
Archives for February 13, 2009
Punch Taverns commits to RPI-related rent decrease
Punch Taverns has guaranteed it will match any move by the retail prices index (RPI) into negative territory with a reduction in rent for its...
Marketing director leaves Magners
The shake-up at Magners producer C&C continues with the departure of marketing director Maurice Breen, one of the men responsible for the recent...
SIA action plan underway
The action plan to make doorstaff regulator the Security Industry Authority (SIA) work more effectively is "well underway", the group says.
All 7,560 Punch licensees invited to buy pubs
In a dramatic extension of its sell-off programme, Punch is inviting any of its 7,560 licensees to make an offer for the pub they currently run. The...
Roadshow to offer tips on boosting summer trade
Marston's will offer licensees cost saving advice and ideas to boost summer sales in a new roadshow.Highlights will include a "plancha" hot plate...
BII launches new business support helpline
The BII has launched a new business support helpline for its licensee members. The new service will is designed to complement the BII's existing...
Keep a check on those conditions
There are only four mandatory conditions in three sections of the Licensing Act, says Peter Coulson.
Economics of the mad house
It seems obvious that rising prices and duty do no one any good in the long term — neither brewers nor Brown & Co — so why do they persist, asks Roger Protz.
Have I got news for you?
If ever there was a time to take precautions, it is now, when the Government is about to tighten up the law specifically directed at the holders of premises licences, says Peter Coulson.
City Diary — 12 February
All the latest gossip and rumour from the City.
Pub tackles recession with hats and handbags
A Liverpool pub has stepped up its efforts to beat the crunch by launching a hats and handbag evening to attract more female customers.Laura King,...
Marston's appoints new finance director
Marston's, the brewer and pub operator, announced the appointment of Andrew Andrea as group finance director. Mr Andrea, who will replace Paul...
Westminster council slams mandatory code
Government plans to restrict how licensees sell alcohol are unnecessary and could be unworkable, according to a senior Westminster Council official....
Beer: waiting to be reborn
Brewers and licensees need to regain their self belief in beer and once more exude pride in our national drink
MPs to investigate duty impact on wine and spirits
A group of MPs have launched an inquiry into the impact of last year's bumper duty rises and the potential duty escalator rise on wine and spirits....
Peach Pub Co appoints its first ops director
Multiple pub operator Peach Pub Company (PPC) has appointed ex-Barracuda North of England & Scotland head of operations Paul Cutsforth as its...
MPs launch enquiry into impact of tax increases on wine and spirits' market
An enquiry into the impact of tax changes on the wine and spirits' market is set to take place this month as businesses cut jobs as a result of...
Marston's names new finance chief
Marston's, the Midlands brewer, has appointed Andrew Andrea to the position of group finance director, with effect from the end of March. Andrea,...
EU leaders consider proposal to cut VAT
The EU is considering allowing Government's to lower the VAT rate on food in pubs, says John Grogan.