Archives for September 21, 2009

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Liberation Group hails successful first year

By Hamish Champ

Jersey-based pubco and brewer Liberation Group has reported revenues and pre-tax earnings have grown in the wake of its buyout from retail operation...

All lap-dancing clubs forced to re-apply

By Ewan Turney

All lap-dancing clubs will have to apply for a new licence under strict new rules unveiled by the Government. The Policing and Crime Bill...

Pub plastic glasses defended

By John Harrington

The plastics industry has defended polycarbonate glassware in a letter to the British Beer and Pub Association. It follows criticism of plastic...

Enterprise hopes to raise £14.7m at auction

By Martyn Leek & The PMA Team

Tenanted pub company Enterprise Inns is planning to sell seven of its top quality freehold pubs in a sale-and-leaseback deal at a public auction....

Highgate Brewery goes into administration

By Hamish Champ

Midlands-based Highgate Brewery went into administration last week with debts to the taxman in excess of £1m. The Publican has learned the brewer...