Tories want curb on pub opening hours
The Conservatives plan to repeal "24-hour drinking" laws if they get into power and are against an advertising ban and minimum pricing. Speaking at...
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'Recession could be over, says Bank of England boss'
The recession could be over, according to Mervyn King, the governor of the Bank of England. There are signs that economic growth "has resumed"...
Chris Maclean: Why GP is just gross
I am growing to despise the very idea of GP. This may be a heresy for many, but there is life beyond, and above GP - honestly. I had a long meeting...
Comment: How much impact will an alcohol advertising ban really have on pubs?
How much of an impact would a ban on alcohol advertising have on pubs' ability to sell booze? Maybe not that much. The British Medical Association...
Discounted pub meals changing consumer habits
Managed pub groups may have done too good a job of meeting cash-strapped consumers' expectations of meal deals and offers when they eat out,...
Cautious welcome for pub lending plan
The Government's plan to let small firms borrow money from pension funds and insurance companies has been met with a cautious welcome.
Sun backs Save the Great British Pub call
The Sun has launched its campaign to Save the Great British Pub and looked at duty on beer, the beer tie and red tape.