BII and Noctis bid to step into SIA void
Two trade bodies are bidding to run a national doorstaff scheme, after major fears were raised over the scrapping of the Security Industry Authority...
Archives for October 20, 2010
Community leases a step closer
Pub is the Hub is in talks with pubcos about devising leases specifically for community groups to take on viable pubs that are under threat.
Snowdrop Inn: back from the brink
Tony Leonard and Dominic McCarten talk to Phil Mellows about rescuing the Snowdrop Inn in Lewes, East Sussex, from dereliction.
Findlay: what Government should do
BBPA chairman Ralph Findlay called for greater understanding of the good work done in the industry at the BBPA's annual dinner last week.
Greene King tenants 'value the tie'
More than nine out of 10 Greene King tenants say the tie is of value to them, according to a survey commissioned by the company. Two-thirds said...
Rooster's Brewery: 'Making a pumpkin beer isn't the easiest project'
Pumpkins the size of small cars. That's what's been disturbing the sleep of Rooster's brewer Sam Franklin of late. "It's a bloody lot of hassle," he...
Lord Lucan's former home wins pub award
A pub that was the family home of Lord Lucan has won a award for an outstanding refurbishment. Sutton Hall in Macclesfield was last week named as...
Brains buys eaterie on 300ft tower
Brains, the brewer and pub operator, is set to re-open the restaurant on top of Swansea's £70m Meridian Tower. The Penthouse restaurant, which is...
Carlsberg UK toasts market-share rise
Carlsberg UK has reported that its market share jumped from 13.4% in 2008 to 14.4% last year — the first full year current chief executive Dr Isaac...
UK to fight EU's costly maternity leave plan
The UK Government has vowed to continue to fight EU plans to extend maternity leave to 20 weeks on full pay - after MEPs backed the move. The...
Luminar reports 20.2% sales decline
Luminar confirmed this morning that it was continuing to see a "difficult trading environment" as it reported a like-for-like sales decline of 20.2%.
Best Bar None helps cut crime
Best Bar None has been credited with helping anti-social behaviour drop dramatically in Walsall. Latest figures show that the number of incidents in...
Festive Food: 'Tis the season to get planning...
Christmas menus can present a difficult challenge for publicans who offer food. You want to offer people the great traditional Christmas dinner that...
Curry favour with your customers
With origins in India, curry has really found its home in Britain. Whether it's a korma or a vindaloo that gets your pulse racing and your brow...
Trade leaders get 'back to basics' for Pub Week
British Pub Week is just around the corner, and trade chiefs are gearing up to get involved, reports Michelle Perrett.
City Diary — 21 October
All the latest rumour and gossip from the City.
The Beer Tie: Is this the end of the debate?
So what next in the battle over the beer tie? Many in the trade are hoping CAMRA and the anti-pubco brigade will let things lie after the Office of...
Beer: Proper pilsner
Imagine this. It's 1842 and you've just invented pilsner. You're really excited about it and you take your new invention to Dragon's Den, or the...
Christie & Co sells L2 assets
Property agent Christie + Co has completed the sale of the freehold interests of a number of outlets in Cornwall on behalf of Grant Thornton.