How would John Healey's pub plans affect planning applications?
In case you missed it as part of his grand plan to save local boozers, pubs minister John Healey recently announced possible changes to the planning...
Archives for March 28, 2010
GMB not bowed by BBPA threats
Trade union the GMB, has accused the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) of not having "any real understanding" of the issues licensees face....
London still booming for Geronimo Inns
Geronimo Inns, the London multiple operator, said the capital's pub market continued to outshine the rest of the UK, which was still experiencing...
GMB: we are acting lawfully on pubcos
The GMB says it has "sufficient reason" to believe that tied tenants do have legal immunity to take industrial action against pubcos. In a letter to...
The Waterman: just inspiring
Steve Holland tells Robyn Lewis how golden tickets, Wimbledon garden parties and free soft drinks are helping boost turnover at the Waterman.
Swansea has UK's stingiest tippers
People from Swansea are the UK's stingiest tippers, with just 18% regularly leaving a tip after a meal out. The study of 1,925 people by discount...
'Cider tax increase leaves artisan producers fearing for the future'
Britain's new breed of cidermakers have revived a dying craft - but they say Alistair Darling's tax rise could threaten their success Last year Keith...
Top trade chiefs to speak at Publican event
The chiefs of the three top trade bodies are set to come together for a debate for the first time since the industry's mediation sessions. Tensions...
UK Pub Poker champion crowned
A joiner from Mirfield in West Yorkshire has been crowned Redtooth UK Pub Poker Champion. Daniel Blackburn beat 384 poker players in the Redtooth...
Cask Ale Week off to a flier
National Cask Ale Week got off to a roaring start as a crack team of head brewers took to the streets of London, dressed as the A-le Team, to...
Getting out of wet-led pubs - and THAT Budget
Mitchells & Butlers' (M&B) announcement that it plans to get out of wet-led boozers to concentrate its resources on half a dozen core...
Hamish Champ: Learning about the joys of the pub quiz
I don't usually do pub quizzes. There's something about them that's never quite gelled with me. I feel the same way when it comes to watching snooker...
Beer tasting hits Twitter for Cask Ale Week
The Campaign for Real Ale is to host the first ever Twitter beer tasting event in celebration of National Cask Ale Week, which kicks off today.
Licensing Act: not playing it by the book
Underage sales have received the lion's share of attention by this Government since the new Licensing Act, says Peter Coulson.
Budvar launches new POS kit
Budweiser Budvar is launching a new POS kit featuring four glamorous women across pubs and bars in the UK from today. Show cards, table cards and...
Pubs could be hit by Ofcom Sky decision
Pubs will be left out in the cold on any price reduction deals on Sky, according to reports as Ofcom unveils its decision this week.
Geronimo Inns records loss despite sales uplift
London-based pub operator Geronimo Inns recorded an overall loss of £1.5m last year, despite a 47% increase in operating profit. The 28-strong...
Ejected pub smoker returns with knife
Nick Hogan became the subject of yet more controversy after a man escorted from his pub for smoking returned with a knife.
New BII course for music promoters
A new BII qualification for music promoters has been launched — it is the first qualification of its kind to be devised.
Karen Brady headlines BII Annual Lunch
West Ham vice chair and Apprentice star Karen Brady is to be the guest speaker at the BII Annual Lunch. The event will take place on Tuesday 11 May...
Bar Boosters: taking the initiative
Sonya Hook reports on S&NP's Bar Boosters programme, which is designed to give licensees a helping hand, offering a range of services.
'Sky Sports price war threatens pubs'
A price war in the cost of watching live sport at home could force more pubs to close. The cost of watching the English Premier League and Ashes...