My glass is half and half full
Czech brewer Budvar has introduced a new beer to London. It's a blend of two styles, reminiscent of intriguing 1960s beer mixes, says Roger Protz.
Archives for February 27, 2009
Kept in dark on conditions
the Government has chopped and changed its stance on the power to impose conditions on premises licences by the Home Secretary and local licensing authorities, says Peter Coulson.
Cigarette vending machine ban slammed
Moves to ban cigarette vending machines in Scotland have been branded "disappointing" by a leading trade group. The plan was outlined by public...
Support for automatic rate relief grows
Over 100 MPs have thrown their support behind a campaign calling for automatic rate relief for small businesses. The MPs have signed up to an Early...
Regent Inns says banks "remain supportive
Walkabout operator Regent Inns said today it had the full support of its banks despite being forced admit there was "material uncertainty" over the...
Mean streak on copyright clash
Peter Coulson considers the fairness of PRS fees.
Scots ban pub cigarette vending machines
Pubs will stop selling cigarettes and will ultimately lose customers if vending machines are banned in Scotland, according to the SBPA.
British Pie Week: The pieman cometh
Pubs and pies are a perfect match - a point proven by the Keystone in Guildford, Surrey. The pub is at the heart of British Pie Week 2009 after being...
British Pie Week: Pub 'goes large' with Newky Brown pie
Diners at County Durham pub will definitely need big appetites when a classic dish gets the North East treatment during British Pie Week, running...
CLICK TO WIELD THE AXE
Many thousands have so far signed up to the Axe the Beer Tax campaign, but more of us need to if we are to influence the Chancellor come Budget day, says Andrew Pring.
Why can't the trade take a political stance?
Pub trade needs to unite and take a political line, says Tony Jennings.
Can Walkabout operator Regent Inns survive?
Just before Christmas, Regent Inns held a meeting with its worried suppliers to stress it was not on the verge of going bust. The company was not...
Binge borrowing weighs heavy on us all
The pub sector is suffering because entrepreneurs like Hugh Osmond, above right, made millions by borrowing far too much, says Wetherspoon founder...
Condemned historic pub to be revived in new venue
An historic pub which had to be vacated after it was earmarked for demolishment is set to be restored to its former glory in a new venue.The...
Rate relief plans get major MP support
More than a 100 MPs have backed a campaign for a new rate relief Bill to help small businesses, including pubs, by signing an early day motion which...
Trade union backs Axe the Beer Tax
Trade union Unite has come out in support of the campaign to Axe the Beer Tax. In a statement, the union which represents 20,000 members in related...
Pub workers feel pressure to work longer hours
Pub staff are working an average of 50 days extra a year in unpaid overtime, according to new research. In an analysis of official statistics...
Mark Daniels: When Did You Last Reward Yourself?
One of my favourite pastimes, when I get the opportunity to be bored, is to trawl the AutoTrader website to see what sort of price old Ferraris are...
City Diary — 26 February
All the latest gossip and rumour from the City.
The solid virtues of the tie
Remove the tie, and you say goodbye to real ale and family brewers, Independent Family Brewers of Britain chairman Paul Wells tells Andrew Pring.
New smoke-shelter threat to pubs
Pubs that use plants or bushes as the walls of smoking shelters face a new threat of having the structures ruled illegal. Updated guidance for...
Regent Inns warns on its future
Regent Inns has warned that the uncertainty of its trading position could affect its ability to operate as a going concern.