BrewDog stirs strong feelings
Opinion is divided on the latest Portman-baiting products from Scottish micro BrewDog, says Roger Protz.
Archives for December 11, 2009
More rural pubs to get rate relief
More country pubs are to benefit from rate relief when the new rates start on 1 April 2010 when the threshold is increased to £12,500.
Ombudsman demands apology for pub
The Energy Ombudsman has demanded an apology from British Gas for the way it treated a licensee who was hit with a £12,000 bill.
J&G Inns buys third pub
Food-led pub and hotel group J&G Inns has bought its third site, the Lord Crewe Arms in Northumberland, for an undisclosed sum. Acting on behalf...
Irish trade hails major duty cuts
The Irish pub trade has welcomed a major cut in duty and a reduction in VAT, saying it should increase "competitiveness". The Irish government...
Consequences of bad pub estate management
David Morgan of Cookseys DMP and critic of the large tenanted pubcos describes what he comes across in his professional role. Breaking up is so very...
Adnams pub hosts are happy
Adnams tenants are happy with their lot, according to a survey commissioned by the Suffolk brewer. The anonymous study from Norwich-based US2U...
Personal licences at risk
Prosecutions against the illegal showing of Sky football are continuing, warns Peter Coulson.
Noise fears over change in music laws
Noise complaints would increase if the government changes the laws around the licensing of live music, council licensing officers have warned. In a...
Councils oppose pub live music plans
Councils are opposing plans to reduce regulation around live music — as a new survey shows 72% of town halls don't want the changes. A study by the Local Government Association showed 91% believe relaxing the rules would mean more noise complaints.
Enterprise Inns directors' pay revealed
Enterprise Inns chief executive Ted Tuppen received a pay package of £811,000 for 2009, including benefits and bonuses, according to the company's...