Peer predicts beer tie competition probe
A leading peer has predicted Business Secretary Peter Mandelson will refer the beer tie to the Competition Commission. Speaking at today's Fair Pint...
Archives for July 13, 2009
Trade mediation should not rule out beer tie probe, warns Fair Pint
A leading Fair Pint campaigner has described the industry's mediation process as "extremely welcome" - but warned it should not be used as an excuse...
'Drinking epidemic among the over-60s is 'not being tackled''
Retired Britons are turning to drink despite the risks to their health, research suggested yesterday. The survey found 13 per cent of over-60s drink...
Mark Daniels: Leave the Papadums to the experts
I love a good curry. If I get the chance to have a night out, and friends say where shall we go tonight, I'll undoubtedly cry "Newmarket Indian...
Union calls on Scottish MPs to join fight to save 900 Diageo jobs
Unite, the UK's largest union, has called on Scottish MPs to back its fight to save more than 900 jobs at Diageo plants threatened with closure as...
Research shows frozen food is better value for pubs
Frozen food represents better value for pubs than making dishes from scratch, claims new research. Commissioned by the British Frozen Food Federation...
Sky holds prices for new season
Sky has announced that it will not be putting up prices for its commercial packages for the start of the new football season. The company will...
Collyer: Punch has raised circa £220m from pub sales
A City analyst has estimated that Punch Taverns has raised around £220m from disposing of 298 pubs so far this year. Geof Collyer, of Deutsche...
Racing UK freezes subs for pubs
Racing UK (RUK) has opted to freeze its pubs and clubs subscription for the next 12 months.
Camerons invites beer lovers to 'Brew Your Own'
Brewer Camerons is giving a customer the chance to create a beer that will go on sale throughout its estate. People who buy a pint of any Camerons...
Comment: Look, we are responsible!
It's been a bad few weeks for alcohol advertisers, and it's got me thinking about the appropriate way for the drinks industry to respond to...
Mitchells to open Eric Morecambe pub
Lancaster-based pub operator Mitchells is to open a new seafront pub and leisure complex devoted to locally-born comedian Eric Morecambe. The...
Tattershall Castle reports £48.4m loss
Tattershall Castle Group (TCG), the managed pub company owned by private equity firm Alchemy and headed by David Ford, received a further £15m in loans
MPs and publicans kick-off Proud of Pubs Week in Parliament
MPs, peers and licensees came together in Parliament yesterday to help kick-off celebrations for Proud of Pubs Week. Licensing minister Gerry...