FSB: reduce VAT once the deficit is cut
The Federation of Small Businesses has called for VAT to return to 17.5% once the deficit is "significantly reduced".
Archives for January 5, 2011
Paul Chase: 'There's no evidence of an 'alcohol epidemic' in this country'
And they've had some success: the proposition that police recommendations at licensing review must be accepted isn't being taken forward; magistrates...
Giles Thorley to steer clear of pubs at TDR Capital
Former Punch Taverns boss Giles Thorley said today his new role at TDR Capital, the private equity firm that bought more than 300 pubs from Mitchells...
Northumberland pubs issue refusal cards
Police have provided 1,500 Northumberland pubs with "refusal cards" that can be given to troublesome customers as a sign that they won't be served...
Thorley joins TDR Capital
Ex-Punch Taverns boss Giles Thorley is set to take up a role with the private equity firm TDR Capital, which backed the acquisition of 333 wet-led...
What's in store for licensees in 2011?
Bill Sharp is licensees at Enterprise Inns owned pub the King's Arms in Bankside near the capital's London Bridge. How was Christmas and New Year...
Robert Sayles: Why the BISC must look beyond the code
So, a new year begins; quite possibly a highly significant one for the trade. With pubcos due to give MPs an update on progress and the June 1...
Arrests after £18k stolen in pub raids
Pubs have been warned to be vigilant after burglars targeted tills and fruit machines in a series of raids. Five people have been arrested in...
Loungers expansion fuels sales uplift
Multi-site operator Loungers has reported a 70% uplift in net turnover to £12m for 2010 after opening five new venues. The Bristol-based business...