Pernod Ricard boss slams minimum price proposals
The boss of Pernod Ricard UK has joined the chorus of disapproval over the prospect of a minimum price for a unit of alcohol. Speaking after the...
Archives for September 7, 2010
GMB steps up pubco pressure with tenant meetings
The GMB trade union is to step up its pressure on the UK's pubcos next week when it hosts three meetings to discuss what it calls the overcharging of...
Sky under fresh attack over key fixtures
An angry licensee has hit out at Sky for "chopping and changing" the channels it uses to screen key sports fixtures, including England football and...
WSTA: duty plus VAT is right definition of below cost
The Wine & Spirit Trade Association has told the Government the only sensible definition of below cost is duty plus VAT. The WSTA used the...
Heston's Hinds Head is Michelin pub of the year
Heston Blumenthal's Hinds Head in Bray-on-Thames, Berkshire, has been named as Pub of the Year in the new Michelin Eating Out in Pubs guide.
Union suspends Coca-Cola strike action
Workers at Coca-Cola Enterprise's (CCE) North London bottling plant have called off two six-hour strikes that were due to take place today. The...
BBPA chiefs to meet Diageo over tax plan controversy
British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) chiefs have called a meeting with the UK managing director of Diageo - a BBPA member - next week to discuss...
'Health boards 'should have licensing powers like police''
Health boards will be given powers to object to any drinks licence under Government plans to enhance Scotland's crusade against the damaging impact...
Noctis blasts licensing reforms
Late night trade group Noctis said it has "major issues" with the way the Government's licensing consultation has been conducted, believing it has...
Swan scoops Good Food Guide readers' award
The Swan at Southrop, Gloucestershire, has received the top award in Good Food Guide 2011 Readers' Restaurant of the Year award. The private lease...
A fresher approach to the student crowd
Having the cheapest drinks deals in town isn't responsible or profitable, so how can you appeal to the student crowd? Nigel Huddleston reports.
WSTA voices concern over local below-cost bans
A ban on below-cost sales must be applied nationally to avoid "confusion" for customers and "chaos" for businesses, the off-trade's industry body has...
Fair outlook for Robinsons
Stockport's Arden Arms is packed. Even on a wet Monday. So what's the brewer's secret? Roger Protz reports.
Pepsi Raw withdrawn from UK market
Pepsi Raw, the premium all-natural cola brand, has been withdrawn from the UK market following disappointing sales since its 2008 launch. In a...
Hampshire town 'too posh' for Wetherspoon pub
The Hampshire town that was "too posh" to have an Argos store has now flagged up more than 40 reasons for not having a Wetherspoon's pub. JD...
ASH claims smoking ban survey is 'misleading'
A leading anti-smoking charity has hit out at a study which claims the smoking ban is the main cause of pub closures in the UK. Action on Smoking...
SA Brain agrees £20m finance deal with Lloyds Bank
SA Brain, the Welsh brewer, is looking to buy more pubs after agreeing a £20m funding deal with Lloyds Bank, it has been reported. The Western Mail...
Good Food Guide praises pubs
Licensees are celebrating after taking top accolades in the latest edition of The Good Food Guide, which launched today. Jason King of the Wellington...
Disability: Open up your pub to new business
Licensee Sue Moore is more aware than most of how unfairly people with disabilities can be treated. Some years ago her pub employed a medical...