Code 'might make people drink more'
The second part of the mandatory code could mean people will drink more — not less — as they upsize wine and spirit measures, the BII (British...
Archives for October 7, 2010
Jobs under threat in S&N Pub Co restructuring
Up to 50 jobs could be lost at Scottish & Newcastle Pub Company (S&NPC) if proposals by Heineken UK to restructure the business get the...
Hitting the bull's-eye with Cheshire pub
Jon Cox of the Bull, in Shocklach near Malpas, Cheshire, tells Tony Halstead how he has turned the once-closed pub into a vital part of village life.
Family in licensee tragedy call for Tuppen to 'do the honourable thing and resign'
The family of licensee Paul John Lee, who died from carbon monoxide poisoning in his pub, has spoken out against Enterprise Inns boss Ted Tuppen. In...
Don't be the last drinker in your own bar
It's time operators recognised the scale of the problems facing pubs. This is the first step towards saving a great institution, says Jonathan Downey.
North-east licensees back minimum pricing
More than eight out of 10 north-east licensees support minimum pricing to curb cheap supermarket sales and lift their trading gloom. That's...
Punch pumps £15m into I4G extension
Punch Taverns has confirmed plans to extend its Investing For Growth scheme into next year, earmarking a further £15m to help another 350 pubs.
Brands eye Halloween
"Dark and edgy" drink Opal Nera is boosting its links with Halloween by bringing out a limited-edition bottle. The skeleton-themed bottle has been...
Family of Paul Lee: 'Tuppen should quit'
The family of the licensee who died after Enterprise failed to ensure the pub was safe have joined a call for the resignation of chief executive Ted Tuppen.
North East pubs want minimum price introduced
A new report has claimed pubs in the North East are losing out to the availability of cheap alcohol in supermarkets. Balance, a health group whose...
Pubs savour AA honours
The winning pubs in the AA Hospitality Awards 2010 have been announced — the Black Swan at Oldstead, North Yorkshire, is Pub of the Year.
Success of French restaurant VAT cut
New figures from France have highlighted the success of cutting VAT in restaurants to 5.5%. A study by Gira Conseil, France's leading food industry...
Brokenshire to speak at RDR Conference
The Government minister handling controversial plans to overhaul licensing is to speak at this year's Responsible Drinks Retailing (RDR) Conference.
M&B lines up two Harvester retail park openings
Mitchells & Butlers is to unveil its first two retail park locations for Harvester, its mid-market family dining brand, this November — in Bristol and Staines.