BII to hold summit after four lose jobs
The BII is holding a "strategy day" at the end of September to discuss its future direction after four senior members of staff lost their jobs.
Archives for August 24, 2010
Foundation looks to off-load White Horse
Multiple operator Foundation Inns is selling the freehold of the White Horse in Chelmsford, Essex for around £395,000. Foundation, run by Gavin...
GMB slams Everards beer prices
The GMB has accused Leicestershire brewer and pub operator Everards of charging tenants excessive prices on beer — but the brewer said it makes an...
Off-trade discount snub lifts Heineken UK profit
Heineken's decision not to take part in deep discounting in the off-trade resulted in a loss of market share but strong profit growth in the UK for...
My stance on 'ankle biters' wins the day
Licensee Gerry Price defends his decision to restrict children in his pub to over-5s, and then only if they sit up at a table and eat.
Nigel Jones: Licensees must have say on licensing reform
The consultation closes on September 8 and I would urge fellow licensees to raise their objections at the Home Office website. I joined those at the...
MP and CAMRA fight to save pub
A campaign to save a pub described as a 'jewel in the crown' has been launched by an MP and CAMRA members. A petition launched by Bristol North West...
'Woolpacking it in'
Landlords have called time on the original Woolpack from ITV's Emmerdale and it may never open again. Fans of the soap flock to the 177-year-old...
Everards hits back at GMB's overcharging claim
Everards managing director Stephen Gould has hit back at criticisms from trade union GMB that the company is overcharging tenants for beer. The...
Enterprise urged to save 'jewel in the crown'
A Bristol MP and Campaign for Real Ale branch have pleaded with Enterprise Inns to save a "jewel in the crown" of the local pub scene.
Government has 'open mind' on beer tie referral
The Government has confirmed it has an "open mind" on referring the beer tie to the Competition Commission. Consumer Affairs minister Ed Davey, in...
British Gas sends shocking £14k bill to pub
Another licensee was shocked to receive a huge electricity bill after British Gas claimed he had been underpaying for four years. Tim Gittins...
Pub food: business boosters
Ideas for driving food sales in your pub including 'Spork' dining, a Bastille Day event and a golf and grill day. 'Spork' dining Where: The Crown,...
Chris Evans to close Sussex pub
Radio 2 presenter Chris Evans is to sell another of his pubs — after closing the Lickfold in Petworth, West Sussex. The multi-millionaire blamed...