Camra: scrap duty on low abv beers
The Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) wants the Government to introduce a "People's Pint" by abolishing duty on all beers below 2.8% abv.
Archives for August 4, 2009
Serve your own beer at Manchester bar
A Manchester bar is offering customers the chance to serve themselves beer at their tables. Taps, owned by bar and restaurant proprietors Nick and...
Titanic Stout is Champion Bottled Beer
Titanic Stout has been crowned Champion Bottled Beer of Britain and will now be sold through 100 bars and cafes by Travelodge. Titanic scooped the...
Late night alcohol delivery ad banned
An ad for a late night alcohol delivery service has been banned for being "offensive and socially irresponsible". The Advertising Standards...
Premium Bars & Restaurants in administration
Industry sources say Premium Bars and Restaurants (PBR) has been placed in administration after the Reuben brothers withdrew its bid.
Euro bid on beer tie now open
Both sides of the pubco debate have about eight weeks to make their cases to Europe as it re-examines the beer tie. The European front in the beer...
Carlsberg's plans for UK business on track
Carlsberg said new management running its UK operation had "successfully improved the business in what is a very challenging market". Announcing its...
Red tape to be cut over pub planning
The Government wants to cut red tape on planning permission, allowing pubs to make minor alterations without needing consents. Pubs won't face delays starting work or have to pay planning fees, which can be as high as £2,000.
Reduced exposure to pubs boosts Nichols' figures
Cutting back its exposure to the pub sector has boosted sales and profits at Nichols, the dispense system and drinks distributor revealed today....
Admiral Taverns
The relationship between Admiral Taverns and our pub landlords is mutually beneficial. We have a selection of pubs to let that we're keen to turn...
BDO: several parties interested in Premium
The administrator for Premium and Bars Restaurants has reported that there are several parties interested in buying parts of the business. Dermot...
Man jailed for pub worker attack
A campaign group has welcomed the three year jail term given to a man who attacked a pub worker with a lump of wood with nails driven through it....
'Heavy drinking can double the risk of cancer'
Heavy drinking, especially beer and spirits, has been linked to several different kinds of cancer. Drinkers who prefer wine do not appear to face the...