Mulholland welcomes action to loosen pubcos' 'grip' on tenants
Pub campaigning MP Greg Mulholland says he is "delighted" and claimed the "game is up for unscrupulous pubcos" following John Healey's package of...
Archives for March 19, 2010
Campaigners give thumbs up to government's support for pubs
GMB, the trade union proposing a tenants' rent strike over the beer tie, has welcomed today's support package for pubs announced by pub minister John...
Luff overjoyed government would consider tie legislation
MP Peter Luff has declared the pubcos now have a "noose tightened around their neck", after he was told by the government it would consider new...
Pub rent review: When the going gets tough
Rent reviews can be fraught. Enterprise Inns lessee Gerry Price reflects on his recent experience at the Inn @ West End. About the pub The Inn @...
Healey: I took a 'balanced' look at the industry
Pubs minister John Healey has said he has taken a "balanced and intelligent look" at the trade and warned "the ball is in the industry's court now"....
ALMR backs Healey but urges action on supermarkets
The ALMR has welcomed the Government's new measures to help pubs — but bemoaned the lack of action on cheap supermarket alcohol.
Pubcos face new Beer Orders
The Government will issue a new set of Beer Orders forcing pubcos to offer free of tie leases and a guest beer option within 15 months if the...
M&B to reveal review details next week
Mitchells and Butlers (M&B), the embattled managed pub group, has revealed that it will release details of its latest strategic review next week.
FSA praises pub companies over healthier menus
The Food Standards Agency has praised the progress made by pub companies to help their customers make healthier menu choices. The companies...
CAMRA to forge ahead with beer tie super-complaint
The Campaign for Real Ale has vowed to press on with its Office of Fair Trading super-complaint on the beer tie.
More than 1,000 pubs embrace 3D football
More than 1,000 pubs and clubs in the UK and Ireland have signed up to receive 3D football through Sky. The broadcaster will also offer pubs...
Mulholland: game is up for pubcos
The game is up for "unscrupulous pubcos", Save the Pub Group chair Greg Mulholland has warned. The pro-pub Lib Dem MP has worked tirelessly for a...
'Brewing chiefs urge end to beer tax regime'
Forty leading bosses in the brewing and pub industry have called on the Government to recognise the key role played by pubs in their local...
North Wales pub blackout
Eleven pubs in two North Wales towns have been ordered to close en masse for 48 hours — or face prosecution — for multiple underage sales....
Responsible Drinking: the shock tactics clearly don't work
If someone told you to jump off a cliff you wouldn't do it would you? Well, apparently, you might if you thought lots of other people were. Sort...
Gaymers launches new fruit cider
Gaymer Cider Company has launched a new fruit flavoured varient to tap into what it says is the biggest growth area for the cider in 2010. Gaymers...
Pub is the Hub to roll out nationally
The Pub is the Hub scheme will now be available on a national scale in both rural and urban areas, following the promise of a £1m grant from...
Toby Carvery hits TV screens
Mitchells & Butlers has launched their first TV advertising campaign for Toby Carvery — a £2m campaign.
Healey: beer tie action applies to all
Family brewers will be included in plans to offer tenants a free of tie option and a guest beer right, Pubs Minister John Healey has confirmed in an...
ALMR 'disappointed' Healey has overlooked supermarket issue
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has welcomed John Healey's proposals for the industry - but hit out at the minister for...
E&J Gallo to drive World Cup wine
E&J Gallo has created a summer cocktail to give World Cup fans an alternative to beer — the Gallo Rosito.
Pub Bitch: Political shenanigans
Can I phone a friend? Tory toff Tobias Ellwood (and licensing minister-in-waiting — Gawd help us) did 'imself proud at last week's lively...
Opinion: pressure on pubcos has intensified dramatically
The pressure on pubcos has intensified dramatically, says The PMA Team, following John Healey's announcement.
Makro in pub World Cup TV giveaway
Cash and carry store Makro is offering licensees the chance to win a new TV screen as part of its World Cup promotion. Pubs that spend £2,500 more...
Government pledges £4m to help pubs
Pubs minister John Healey has unveiled a £4million package designed to support community pubs across the country. Measures in the 12-point action...
Mark Daniels: Did someone say "Election"?
Call me cynical, but isn't it strange that in the past week politicians seem to be scrambling left right and centre to do what they can to help the...