Pub cash payments falling fast
Cash now accounts for just 40 per cent of payments in pubs - down from 90 per cent a decade ago - according to new research. The Payments Council...
Archives for April 13, 2010
Pub raided as sleeping dog fails to stir
A devastated licensee has vowed to step-up security after his guard dog slept through a burglary. Raiders stole hundreds of pounds worth of alcohol,...
Everards congratulates 15 pubs
Licensees of 15 Everards pubs were recognised for their achievements at a day of lunch and racing. More than 230 licensees turned out for the...
Lib Dems would act on tax and off-trade
The Liberal Democrats have promised to tackle cheap supermarket alcohol and review the "ill-thought-out" alcohol tax in their election manifesto. But there's no mention of the beer tie.
Tiger hunt on for local heroes
Everards Brewery is on the prowl for people who have made positive changes to their communities. Through its Tiger Best Bitter Support Your Local...
BBPA welcomes parties' policies to help pubs
The BBPA has welcomed news that the three main political parties have included policies to help pubs in their manifestos.
Welsh pub's 527% rates rise
One Welsh pub will have to pay 527% more in business rates this year, since Wales doesn't allow sharp rates increases to be phased in. That's an...
Courage sponsors LTC golf
Brewer Wells & Young's is backing the Licensed Trade Charity's (LTC) national golf tournament.
BPEX now uses Red Tractor logo
British Pig Executive (BPEX) has swapped its Quality Standard Mark for the Red Tractor logo.
William Hague joins pub co-op
Former Tory leader William Hague has teamed-up with 150 members of his constituency to re-open a pub. Hague, MP for Richmond in Yorkshire, is part...
Diageo unveils £10m cooperage plan
Drinks giant Diageo is to invest £10million by building a new cooperage in Scotland. The development of the site at Cambus, near Alloa, is part of...
Licence nightmare north of border
Between a third and a half of premises licences in Scotland have not been issued or are factually incorrect after seven months.