Enterprise defends pub lease code
Enterprise Inns has defended its redrafted lease code of practice against accusations that it makes it harder for hosts to secure rent cuts....
Archives for September 16, 2009
The Nightingale is Guinness Community Outlet 2009
A huge commitment to charity fundraising and close links with the elderly have helped a pub to prizes worth more than £10,000. The Nightingale in...
Government shelves mandatory code
The Government is to shelve the mandatory code on alcohol retailing as part of a clear out of "anti-business" measures. Lord Mandelson, the business...
Hosts' anger as Sky moves Sports 3
Hosts have accused Sky of offering a reduced service for the same money by removing Sky Sports 3 from its basic commercial package. Sky Business...
ALMR welcomes mandatory code's possible delay
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has welcomed the recommendation by Trade Secretary Lord Mandelson to delay introduction of the...
Diageo to push Smirnoff for Xmas
Diageo GB is ploughing £2m into its Smirnoff vodka brand in the run-up to Christmas. The drinks giant will be bringing its recently launched...
Guinness's new glass plan
Diageo is working on developing a new glass for Guinness following changes in what consumers expect from glassware, said marketing manager Paul...
Home Office: 'clear case' for alcohol code
The Home Office says there's a "clear case" for mandatory alcohol retailing code to be introduced soon — despite calls from Business Secretary...
Enterprise reduces pub's rent by 38%
Enterprise has agreed to reduce rent by 38% for 12 months at a south Wales pub on advice of a valuer chosen by the pubco. In a rare move, Enterprise...
MP Whittingdale urges government to Listen Up!
The government ignored all the Culture Committee's recommendations on licensing around live music. Are you satisfied with the reasons given? No, not...
Mandatory code looks set for major delay
The government looks set to delay the introduction of its controversial mandatory code of practice until after April 2011, according to reports this...
Zebra or Camel? Exotic Sunday roasts on offer at Brighton pub
While many pubs offer a choice of Sunday roast in a bid to attract trade, the range on offer at the Victory Inn, Brighton, is hard to beat. Ostrich,...
Trade welcomes mandatory code delay
Trade chief Paul Smith says there's a "strong possibility" the mandatory alcohol retailing code will be shelved — but it's "not a done deal". He...
Wean customers off voucher deals as recession recedes, say accountants
Pubs and restaurants using discount vouchers to lure in cash-strapped customers during the recession may find punters will expect similar...
Mike, CAMRA, action
Is it an insult to sit and have a lunchtime drink with the chief executive of CAMRA and have a Coke? Now, this isn't a philosophical point - more...
End to beer tie 'a near impossibility', warns CAMRA
The chances of the beer tie being abolished are "nigh on impossible", Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) boss Mike Benner has warned. Benner, speaking...