Help pubs fill jobs after public sector cull
Cuts in public sector jobs means it's even more important for Government to slash regulation in the pub sector and help it create jobs.
Archives for October 19, 2010
Gas Safety: A matter of life or death
The recent Crown Court case involving Enterprise Inns and the Aintree Hotel in Bootle, Merseyside, has highlighted how important it is to ensure gas...
Brookes: OFT beer tie report is ridiculous
Absolutely ridiculous — that's the message from multiple retailer Tony Brookes of the Head of Steam company to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT),...
Woman fined for buying alcohol for daughter
A woman in South Shields has been arrested and fined for buying alcohol for her underage daughter and friends. The 38-yearold was arrested after...
Fire closes Wetherspoon flagship green pub
A serious fire has closed JD Wetherspoon' flagship green pub, the Kettleby Cross in Melton Mowbray, three years after it opened. Investigations are...
Times columnist: let under-18s into pubs
The pub is the perfect place for 16-year-olds to learn how to drink sensibly while it could provide a boost for pubs, says Times columnist.
Luminar in Jongleurs comedy link-up
Jongleurs, the comedy club brand, has received £2m in funding from Ingenious Media and has announced a tie-up with Luminar.
More Enterprise Inns pubs sold off at auction
Enterprise Inns has raised £2.74m by selling its freehold interest in another handful of London pubs. Four pubs were put into the auction, with one...
BII urges pubs to take on interns with new scheme
Pubs across the country are being encouraged to take youngsters on as interns in a new programme being launched by the BII. The trade body is...
Norwich Council uses 'spying' powers to catch smoke pub
Norwich City Council used controversial spying powers to investigate and fine a pub for flouting the smoking ban. Although the name of the pub has...
Pub chain chief slams beer tie ruling as 'ridiculous'
A high-profile multiple operator has slammed the Office of Fair Trading's (OFT) beer tie decision as "absolutely ridiculous", arguing there is clear...
Robert Sayles: 'Greed is right, greed works'
In a high profile gathering, the CEO of a major corporate company stood up and gave a speech outlining his vision for the future. It was designed to...
Any more room at the inn?
Veltins Pilsener is looking to increase its sales in Britain. A fresh style will help, says beer expert Roger Protz.
Greene King boss launches campaign for 'proper pubs'
Regional brewer Greene King is aiming to reach two thirds of UK adults with a new national advertising campaign promoting traditional pubs. Under the...
Licensing reform: keep up a strong campaign
There has to be a strong trade reaction to licensing reform, even if it means a critical approach to a new government, says Peter Coulson.
FSB: Chancellor missed a trick
The "missing link" in the Chancellor's Comprehensive Spending Review is a programme to help small businesses grow, says the FSB.
Fears of 'double whammy' from government plans
A trade chief has warned the industry could face a "double whammy" as councils withdraw services and local people are given more power to complain....