Key licensing changes delayed until 2012 'at the earliest'
Key parts of the government's licensing regime shake-up are now unlikely to become law until 2012 "at the earliest", The Publican has learnt. Local...
Archives for August 19, 2010
National food hygiene scheme starts 1 October
Thousands of pubs will have their hygiene ratings made public from 1 October with the national launch of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
Mitchells & Butlers sells 333 pubs to private equity firm
Mitchells & Butlers has taken another step in its strategy of selling off non-core, wet-led pubs by announcing it has agreed to dispose of 333...
Parts of licensing reform 'years away'
Major plans to shake-up licensing won't be enacted until 2012 at the earliest, including plans for a new licensing objective of protecting public health.
Win your very own cement mixing truck!
Bar-goers have the chance to win a bizarre - though potentially useful - prize next week: a cement mixer truck in the shape of a bottle of well-known...
Northern Ireland wants promotions ban
Northern Ireland plans to ban "irresponsible" drinks deals in pubs and shops as a prelude to introducing minimum pricing. Proposals will be released...
Camerons wins Carlsberg brewing contract
Hartlepool-based Camerons Brewery has won a five-year deal to contract brew for Carlsberg. Camerons, which has 85 staff at its Lion Brewery site, is...
Uni bans pubs' drinks promos on campus
One university has banned pubs and bars from advertising their drinks promotions at this year's freshers' fair. Bath University Student Union has...
Principle re-opens the Blackbird Inn
One of Northumberland's oldest pubs has been re-opened by expanding north-east multiple operator, Principle Leisure Group (PLG).
Miles Jenner: the romance of brewing
Harveys head brewer Miles Jenner is proud of the company's heritage and its standing as a successful local brewery, reports Phil Mellows.
How to perc up your profits
In the first of a new series, Jo Bruce looks at ideas for how licensees can maximise the opportunity for hot beverages in their pubs. Hot ideas to...
'Pub team in Premier League'
Nottingham United, who normally play in the East Midlands League, expected a friendly kickabout against Bulgarian third division side Vitosha. But...
Adnams: Looking on the bright side
As has been the case for many operators, the last few months have been rather tough for Adnams, the Suffolk brewer and pub operator. Yet despite the...
Pub trade welcomes 'legal high' ban
The pub trade has cautiously welcomed a move by the Home Office to temporarily ban all new legal highs. The late-night sector has been hit by a...
Health groups make fresh plea for minimum pricing
Three leading health groups have urged the Scottish government to press ahead with plans for a minimum price - despite an updated study showing it...
BrewDog's Edinburgh pub bid
Controversial Scottish brewer BrewDog is looking for a pub site in Edinburgh after opening its first pub in Aberdeen. Managing director James Watt...
BII north east backs minimum pricing push
The BII's north eastern division has joined up with a regional health body to campaign for minimum pricing — 90% of local licensees back the move.
St Jude's Brewery to open first pub
St Jude's Brewery wants to convert the former Olan Mills photography studio in St Matthew's Street, Ipswich, into its first pub.
M&B sells 333 pubs to TDR Capital
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has sold 333 wet-led pubs to TDR Capital for £373m — in line with M&B's strategy to withdraw from drinks-led market.