Archives for December 17, 2009

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Parents warned not to allow children alcohol

By Lesley Foottit

A new report has blasted parents for allowing their children alcohol when underage, claiming it can lead to alcohol-related problems later in life.

Heineken UK delists White Lightning

By Gemma McKenna

Heineken UK announced plans to de-list its White Lightning cider brand to reinforce its stance on responsible drinking, after attempts to improve the...

Punch Taverns shareholders in AGM revolt

By Hamish Champ

Punch Taverns shareholders signalled their displeasure with the company yesterday by voting against the company's remuneration report. The...

St Austell tenants happy with their deal

By Matt Eley Matt

St Austell tenants are overwhelmingly happy with the quality of their beer and the vast majority are satisfied with the level of support they receive...

Mitchells and Butlers row hots up

By Martyn Leek, M&C Report

Piedmont, Joe Lewis's investment vehicle, has called for four well-known retail and leisure industry figures to be appointed to the board of Mitchells & Butlers.

Holts spends £500,000 on pub refurbs

By Lesley Foottit

Manchester brewer and pub operator Joseph Holt has spent almost £500,000 on refurbishing two pubs — the Cheadle Hulme in Cheadle and Heaton...