MP aims to force big pubcos to relax beer tie
A Liberal Democrat MP is set to increase the pressure on the government to legislate on the beer tie with the tabling of a parliamentary Bill...
Archives for March 8, 2011
Terry Laybourne to open Newcastle pub
Chef and restaurateur Terry Laybourne's company, 21 Hospitality Group, is to open a pub in Newcastle. The pub called the Broad Chare, is located on...
'Union warns of more pub closures'
Union leaders have warned of fresh pub closures because of falling beer sales and rising rents. The GMB said sales had "fallen off a cliff" last...
Pubs fear over Old Firm closure threat
Publicans in Glasgow have reacted with dismay to a senior policeman's call for closures during between Rangers and Celtic matches. Assistant Chief...
JW Lees introduces 10-point tenants' pledge
JW Lees, the Manchester-based brewer, has created a 10-point pledge to its tenants after a survey highlighted several areas for improvement. The...
Mild wins overall beer champion crown
Costwold Spring Brewery's mild Old Sodbury has been named the SIBA Supreme Beer Champion at the group's annual conference. The 3.9 per cent brew was...
Pub gift voucher scheme extends to Scotland
A pub gift voucher company has launched its scheme in Scotland at around 100 Belhaven pubs. Pub Tokens is the idea of former Scottish &...
Licensees get the criminal record for fake ID users
The Home Office has published a guide on checking and confiscating ID, which should be in every pub in the land, says Peter Coulson.
Police seize illicit alcohol from Lancashire stores
Over 1,000 litres of illegally imported beer and spirits were seized during a crack down on Lancashire off-licences. Among the goods taken from...
Pub food: business boosters
Ideas for driving food and drink sales at your pub including a nostalgia night and Sunday roast take-away. Nostalgia night Where: Rose & Crown,...
Family brewers warn MPs against scrapping the beer tie
Family brewers have written to MPs fiercely defending the beer tie as part of a bid to increase politicians' understanding of the controversial...
Family Brewers defend the beer tie
Family brewers have defended the beer tie in a pamphlet that has been sent to every MP — it said the tie works for their tenants.
JW Lees launches 10-point tenants' pledge
JW Lees has launched a 10-point pledge to help bolster its relationship with its tenants and bring about a "cultural shift" at the company. An...