Brulines: "We'll work with government's weights and measures lab
Brulines, which supplies beer flow monitoring equipment to the pub sector, said it would be happy to work with the government's weights and measures...
Archives for March 22, 2010
'Jobs warning as Darling plans extra five per cent on alcohol'
The head of Britain's biggest drinks group has launched a blistering attack on the Government's duty regime ahead of Wednesday's Budget, warning that...
Brookes attacks the tie in OFT submission
Head of Steam boss, Tony Brookes, has told the OFT that tied operators are in a dramatically disadvantaged position.
Peach pub hosts Argentinian steak night
Peach Pub the Fishes in North Hinksey, Oxford, hosted an Argentinian wine and steak night. Wines of Argentina and the Argentinian Beef Promotion...
Mark Daniels: Sky high on 3D
The next stage in how we watch TV is about to launch: 3D. Three Dimensional TV. Whenever I think about it, I get a tingle of excitement ... and then...
The Wensleydale Heifer: Going swimmingly
Giant fish & chips is just one of the Wensleydale Heifer's imaginative attractions, as owner David Moss tells Sheila McWattie. How I got here...
First cautions over illegal pub poker issued
The Gambling Commission has issued its first ever cautions over illegal pub poker to three men from a Cheshire pub. The three men were cautioned...
Tories: Labour has gutted community pubs
The Conservatives have accused Labour of letting community pubs "go to the wall" in response to pubs minister's new plans for the sector.
Forget Healey; the gloves are well and truly off
It's a rare thing for MPs from opposite sides of the political divide to agree on anything. So when representatives from the three main parties...
Brulines seeks Weights & Measures clarification
Beer flow monitoring company Brulines is to seek clarification over what other protocols it must follow in regard to calibration of equipment. On...
Cavendish opens fourth Wahoo Bar
Cavendish Bars is opening its fourth Wahoo Bar & Grill site at the former Bar Risa, Hythe Bridge Street, Oxford. As the previous Wahoo sites, it...
Pub food: business boosters
Ideas for boosting food sales at your pub including beauty nights, a children's pancake day event and race days.
Charlotte Church builds own pub
Singer Charlotte Church has built a pub at the end of her garden to escape the paparazzi and drink in peace. Church and long-term partner rugby star...
Hamish Champ: Is Healey's package even likely to be implemented?
Despite City analysts being non-plussed, the minister for pubs' finger-wagging aimed at the nation's pubcos was greeted by many licensees (and one MP...
I'll count my own calories, thanks
Having moved from pubs to brewing — the delights of our cask-ale range have helped modify my physique, says Stephen Oliver.
Government considers crackdown on pre-pack administrations
The government is considering a crackdown on the practice of 'pre-pack administrations', which sees businesses that have collapsed, often owing...
Online licensing applications: Work harder, not smarter
It looked good on paper, didn't it? Online licensing applications, just like buying a CD or even car insurance, says Peter Coulson.
Head of Steam boss complains of tie 'strangulation'
A multiple operator has described the beer tie as a "strangulation" that has the licensee "at its mercy". Tony Brookes, managing director of the...
Survey: 'deal with issues promptly'
Consumers want licensees to handle complaints promptly, according to a survey by The Mystery Dining Company (TMDC).
InterContinental Brands add new cider, shandy and Sambuxo flavours
InterContinental Brands has launched several new products as managing director John Mills says the company is to focus on its strongest brands. Two...