Good advice — why people don't use it
I sat this week on the inaugural meeting of the BII Panel of Professional Advisors and it sparked debate on a number of issues, says Paul Wigham.
Archives for November 10, 2010
'Tax in the Park as festivals face charge for drunk revellers'
Music festivals such as T in the Park could be made to pay the bill for drink-related disruption at their events, under plans to impose a "social...
Backing for bylaw minimum pricing
The plan to use local bylaws to set a minimum price for alcohol of 50p per unit is gaining momentum among councils. The proposal is spearheaded by...
Health & Safety: Christmas safety checklist
Hospitality is especially hard work during the busy festive season but it can also be great fun - and very profitable. More custom, however,...
Scots minimum pricing plan rejected in final vote
The Scottish government's bid to introduce a minimum price of 45p a unit has been rejected for a third and final time today. MSPs voted 76-49...
Support for Wetherspoons' breakfast move
Managed group JD Wetherspoon has ditched the uniform opening of pubs at 7am and introduced more flexible breakfast hours - in line with other...
LTC unveils pioneering pub scheme
The Licensed Trade Charity has unveiled plans for a pioneering scheme to open a new pub staffed by young people with learning difficulties .
Scots minimum pricing plan faces D-day
MSPs are facing pressure from both sides as they prepare to vote for the final time today on controversial plans to introduce a minimum price. The...
Red tape hits small pubs hard, admits government
The burden of red tape placed on pubs has been highlighted in a government report designed to help small businesses. A report by the Better...
Former Adnams man heads new team at Essex brewery
A team led by former Adnams commercial director Rob Flanagan has taken over Essex based Nethergate Brewery. The Clare Brewing Company has vowed to...
Renata Pankova: Coffee shops are waking up and smelling the alcohol'
Indeed the article was about city coffee shops seeking ways to attract what the Americans call "late-day" customers. What transfixed me however was...
Fears for pubs over 'extortionate' pension costs
Pubs could face "extortionate" costs when new regulations over pensions come into force in 2012. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has...
Ringwood pubs join ale trail
Nine pubs in Ringwood, Hampshire, have joined forces with Ringwood Brewery to offer the town's first ale trail. Drinkers will collect the ale trail...
Scottish minimum pricing bid fails
Plans by the Scottish National Party to introduce a minimum 45p price per unit on alcohol has failed. It was voted down by 76 to 49 for the third...
The Ings: defying the downturns
Joe Moran tells Tony Halstead how the Ings in Guiseley, West Yorkshire survived two recessions with good beer, real fires and community spirit.
Facewatch scheme designed to slash pub crime
Pubs are being urged to sign up to a new crime-reporting system designed by a licensee to dramatically cut offences in the trade. A pilot of the...