FLVA Jim Suggett stalwart dies
Former president of the Federation of Licensed Victuallers Associations (FLVA) Jim Suggett has died after a long illness in his late 60s.
Archives for June 5, 2011
Lost Property...?
Mark Daniels considers what to do with his stash of lost property and how to return an item to an owner.
Concept Hotel Group collapse
The Concept Hotel Group, the Cotswolds-based hotels, restaurants and gastropub operator, has collapsed into administration. The group, acquired by...
Business boosters: takeaway pizza and kids eat free
PubChef takes an indepth look at innovative ideas for driving food and drink sales at your pub.
No Saints to unveil its Wonder brand
No Saints, the leisure group run by former Luminar boss Stephen Thomas, has added a further brand to its fledgling portfolio — Wonder — after...
Vending machine ban in Scotland delayed
A ban on cigarette sales from vending machines in Scotland has been put back because of ongoing legal challenges, the Scottish Government has...
Drinking age 'should be raised to 24'
A leading biologist has argued that the legal drinking age in the UK should be raised to 24 after linking alcohol consumption to poor brain...
Marston's wins franchise agreement accreditation
Brewer and retailer Marston's has won British Franchise Association accreditation for its Retail Agreement. Marston's introduced the Retail...
Fuller's makes triple acquisition
Fuller, Smith & Turner has added three pubs to its estate — including the famous rugby pub The Cabbage Patch in Twickenham,