Ex-CEM boss in Punch court battle
Punch Taverns is to face court claims over the validity and accuracy of information it provided about a pub's trade to former County Estate Management (CEM) head of pubs Philip Sambell.
Archives for March 10, 2010
Neil Robertson: Rateable values and the beautiful game
Many are facing increases at least in double figures. 'How can my rateable value be so high? What has the Valuation Office based this figure on?'...
Punch due in court over false barrelage claims
Pubco giant Punch Taverns is to be questioned in court over claims it provided false barrelage information to incoming tenants. Philip Sambell,...
Smoke rebel Hogan is out of prison
Smoke ban rebel Nick Hogan has been released from prison after just 12 days following an online campaign. More than £9,000 was raised to secure...
New Rare wine range for Matthew Clark
Unconventional wines from a popular wine region are being introduced to the on-trade via Matthew Clark. Rare Vineyards comprises a Carignan, Malbec...
Late licence objections 'not allowed'
Late objections to premises licence applications will no longer be considered, following a landmark ruling last week. The Administrative Court,...
Bitter bother for Tory MP at Wetherspoons
A Tory MP had half a pint of bitter thrown over her during a constituency meeting held in a pub in North Yorkshire. Anne McIntosh, a shadow minister...
Government accused of 'pussyfooting' around minimum pricing
The government has been accused of "pussyfooting" around the issue of minimum pricing as it faced renewed pressure to bring in the measure. MPs...
Robert Sayles: Exclusive - Pubco CEO defends business model
Pubco CEO and long-time friend of mine, Roland Rodent recently announced that he intends to retire in June 2011 after a long and distinguished career...
Pamela Anderson pulls pints at Kent pub
Former Baywatch babe Pamela Anderson has been on the pull at a pub in Sandwich, Kent. As part of a new Walkers TV campaign, the actress served...
Stop the binge drinking subsidy
John Ellis of the freehold Crown Inn, in Oakengates, Telford states the case for action against cheap supermarket booze.
Snacks brand gets in on World Cup action
United Biscuits is going nuts about the World Cup by running a range of promotions to help pubs boost snacks sales over the summer. It will be...
No help to buy safer glass
The new safer glassware promoted by the Government will cost about the same as standard toughened glasses. But the Government has "no plans" to...
Kirklees licensee forced to sack U-16 waitresses
A West Yorkshire licensee has been forced to sack a 15-year-old and two 16-year-old waitresses following a council request. Kirklees Council...