Pub coffee concepts hot up
The five-strong Oakman Inns is to launch a concept to help the company rival major coffee shop chains.
Archives for March 18, 2011
Al Murray pipped to the post in crisps challenge
Despite the valiant efforts of licensees across the country Pub Landlord Al Murray fell short of winning the Walkers Clash of the Comics challenge....
Diageo severs ties with Alcohol Focus Scotland group
Drinks giant Diageo has cut its ties with Scotland's most prominent alcohol awareness charity after the group suggested alcohol policy should be...
Mulholland urges Pubs Minister to safeguard pubs
Pro-pub MP Greg Mulholland has written to community pubs minister Bob Neill asking him to support six key policies to safeguard the future of pubs...
Zero VAT ruling on hot takeaway food
A legal ruling in Europe could pave the way for pubs and restaurants to pay no VAT on hot takeaway food and drinks.
Cable pledges to cut red tape
Business secretary Vince Cable is to outline plans today on how the Government will cut red tape for small businesses, including no new domestic laws...
Lift lid on energy deals, pubs urged
The MA is asking licensees to get in touch with details of energy deals they negotiate and any problems or benefits provided by their suppliers. Our Energy Price Watch appeal aims to help licensees keep an eye on the latest offers and issues.
MPs back disability campaigners pub access bid
A pub-loving disability campaigner is taking his fight to Westminster after successfully forcing a change in the law in Scotland. Mark Cooper's...
Deciding what is minor on a licence
The issue for applicants changing their licence is whether what they propose to change comes within the minor variation process, says Peter Coulson.