Fears over last-minute mandatory code chaos
Trade leaders are warning of a wave of confusion over the government's controversial new mandatory code of practice, which takes effect next week....
Archives for March 30, 2010
St Helier: shandy's the new cider
Two types of "real" shandy are ready to hit the on-trade thanks to St Helier — Ginger Beer Shandy and Real Lemonade Shandy.
Enterprise: pub help fund not enough
Enterprise Inns has hit out at the level of cash offered to help the trade by the pubs minister John Healey. Healey announced that £4.3m would be...
Lovering's brave new vision for M&B
Managed company Mitchells & Butlers unveiled a new business strategy last week. The PMA Team looks at the plan. Welcome to the brave new world...
Grand National boost for pubs
Thousands of pubs across the UK are being encouraged to make the most of the nation's greatest horse racing event. Grand National sweepstake kits...
Enterprise Inns making 'excellent progress' in selling off pubs
In a pre-close statement which was described by one City analyst as "extremely vague", Enterprise Inns said it was making "excellent progress" in...
More than 70,000 join cider duty protest
Angry cider makers, cider drinkers and even the National Trust have led a wave of protests against the 13.1 per cent Budget duty hike. More than...
Robert Sayles: Severing the tie - is militancy the only answer?
In my previous blog, the spotlight was on those who appeared to be somewhat critical of attempts by some to address perceived deficiencies to the...
Wychwood launches to go cask ales
Oxfordshire based Wychwood Brewery has launched a new range of cask ales to go that are perfect for parties, events or just drinking at home. The...
Pubs left out of Sky price cut plans
Pubs have been left out in the cold over the proposed deal to force Sky to slash its prices to other broadcasters. And pubs could be further hit as...
Toilet talk reveals a variety of attitudes
As the pub industry prepares for yet more Government intervention, my mind wandered to a particularly British topic — toilets, says Stephen Crawley.
MA helps licensee with shock bills
British Gas has promised to help a licensee — whose electricity bills increased four-fold — after the Morning Advertiser got involved. Bills at...
Anglo Saxon fertility goddess inspires new brew
An Anglo Saxon fertility goddess Eostre is the inspiration behind Howard Town's Easter beer offer. The 4.4% ABV ale is unique, according to the...
Hook Norton brings back 303AD for St George's
Hook Norton celebrates St George's Day by bringing its 303AD back to the bar — named after the date of St George's death.
Ofcom Sky ruling could be 'disastrous' for pubs
Licensees could see a drop in sports fans watching live events in their pub after a ruling which will make it cheaper for consumers to watch premium...
Pub mandatory code loophole
Operators could still run all-inclusive deals and other promotions if they apply for a temporary events notice (TEN), according to new guidance. In theory, operators could ignore all of the mandatory conditions if they operate under a TEN.