Mark Daniels: This Saturday...
This Saturday, I have a family wedding to go to. In Norwich. Now, if you're a publican with a well-meaning extended family, like me, then you'll be...
Archives for November 13, 2009
Pub fag machine ban from Oct 2011
The Government plans to ban cigarette vending machines from pubs in England from 1 October 2011. The ban will cost a huge £709m to the industry, smokers and the Government in lost revenue.
OFT urged to address 'phoenix companies'
The issue of companies that go bust and then re-appear under a new name leaving small creditors unpaid must be looked into by the Office of Fair...
Globe Inn is most responsible pub
Punch lessee John Chittock of the Globe Inn, Chichester has scooped the gong for the most responsible pub.
World Cup and European qualifiers should all be free-to-air, report says
All football World Cup and European Championship qualifying matches involving the Home Nations should be offered live on free-to-air television, a...
Threshers sites to revert to Whitbread
Whitbread, the hotel, pub and coffee-shop operator, could be forced to take back a clutch of Threshers stores in the wake of the collapse of First...
Marco Pierre White to open Lancashire pub
Marco Pierre White is to open a pub in Aughton, Lancashire next year along with another restaurant and an events venue.
Law passed to bring in mandatory code
Pubs are facing a major crackdown as the government has been given the power by Parliament to introduce its controversial mandatory code of practice....
Mandatory alcohol code a step closer
Stringent mandatory conditions on alcohol retailing moved a step closer yesterday as the Policing and Crime Bill received Royal Assent. The Act...
Thwaites in Lancashire Cricket Club sponsorship
Daniel Thwaites has signed a three year deal linking its Wainwright beer with Lancashire County Cricket Club. The six figure investment will see the...
Analysts forecasting 20 per cent profits slump for Enterprise Inns
City broker Panmure Gordon is warning that Enterprise Inns faces an uphill struggle to restore profits in the coming year. Enterprise is due to...
Tied pubs: the 'saviours of cask ale'
The tie has been the saviour of cask ale. But now's the time to follow Everards' lead in flexing it, argues SIBA president Keith Bott.
Pub boost as Ashes added to free-to-air list
All home matches in the Ashes cricket series between England and Australia should be broadcast on free to air TV, a panel has recommended. The...
Axe the Tax set for re-launch to raise "political heat
A "new phase" of the Axe the Beer Tax - Save the Pub campaign will be launched next week to coincide with the Queen's Speech. The aim of the...
Cig machines to be banned from October 2011
Cigarette vending machines will be banned from October 2011, but pubs will still be allowed to sell cigarettes over the bar. The government's Health...