Marston's on track to open 15 new pubs this year
Marston's, the Midlands-based brewer, said today it is on track to fulfil its target of building and opening 15 new food-led pubs in the current...
Archives for January 29, 2010
Laws against problem premises tightened-up
New powers that will allow police and councils to crackdown on irresponsible retailers and underage drinkers come into force today. The laws, which...
Marco Pierre White opens second pub
Marco Pierre White opened his second pub this week, the Swan Inn in Aughton, Lancashire,
Milton Brewery opens fifth pub
Cambridge-based Milton Brewery has just opened its fifth pub — the Devonshire Arms in Cambridge. The brewery bought the pub's freehold for an...
Public want pub ID checks & training
The public think better training and tougher ID checks — not curbs on pub or shop promotions — are the best ways to cut alcohol-related crime....
Punch: 'beware of ratings rogues'
Punch has warned licensees of rogue traders who guarantee large reductions in rateable values and offer to carry out business rates appeals.
Welsh pubs face weekend closure
Two North Wales pubs must decide between prosecution or a weekend shutdown after failing three underage sting tests over two months. The case is a...
New Diageo boss: when less is more
Simon Litherland, the newly-appointed managing director of Diageo GB, talks to Robyn Lewis about developing his flagship UK drinks company.
Tetley's Huntsman to make a comeback
The next 12 months will see a £3m investment in one of the most iconic names - and characters - in cask beer. Carlsberg UK is ramping up its support...
Carlsberg gears up its World Cup support
Official England sponsor Carlsberg has unveiled a huge line-up of support aimed at driving football fans into the pub in the build-up to the World...
Rebel shareholders succeed in ousting M&B chairman
Dozens of ordinary Mitchells & Butlers' (M&B) shareholders used yesday's annual general meeting (AGM) to voice their anger at the behaviour...
Marstons managed sector sees like-for-likes up 1.5%
Brewer and retailer Marston's has reported that managed like-for-likes were were up 1.5% in the 16 weeks to 23 January. Trading over the Christmas...
Majority blame drunks for crime
Nine out of 10 people believe that drunkenness contributes to the levels of crime near to where they live. The figure was revealed as part of the...
City Diary — 28 January
All the latest gossip and rumour from the City.
Bill Bailey stars in new drink awareness ads
A new advertising campaign has launched today highlighting the risks of binge-drinking, with the help of comedian Bill Bailey. The ad aims to raise...
New code is a painful prospect for pubs
Stephen Oliver discusses the threatening future licensees face under the Government's mandatory code on the sale of alcohol.
Two strikes underage alcohol rule in today
The "two strikes and you're out" rule on underage alcohol sales comes in to force today. Councillors and licensing officers can now also call for a licence reviews themselves, rather than wait for local people or police to raise concerns.
Fat Cat opens two gastropubs
Derby-based Fat Cat Group has opened two gastropubs — the Crown Inn in Anstey, in Leicestershire, and the Queens Head, in Frodsham, Cheshire.