MPs: don't free up soccer broadcast rights
A group of MPs has urged the UK Government to "use all its influence" in Europe to block the freeing up of football broadcast rights that would have...
Archives for August 15, 2011
Food throws lifeline to wet-led pubs
Traditional wet-led pub operations are already feeling the strain, so a more diverse offering may be their only way forward, writes Simon Chaplin.
Licence reviews up 19%; fall in revocations
The number of alcohol licence reviews in the on-trade increased 19% last year, fuelled by a rising number of requests from police. However, despite...
Pubs and restaurants see 1% rise in July
Despite unhelpful weather and the continuing squeeze on consumer spending, pubs reported a slight rise in like-for-like sales in July.
A sense of lad-venture
Blokes are no longer one-dimensional creatures who stick to the old, tried and tested drinks, Phil Mellows reports.
SBPA hits out at Dundee bottle scheme
The SBPA has called for the City of Dundee Licensing Board not to proceed a bottle marking scheme for licensed premises.
Jim Walsh passes away
Renowned and highly respected pub operator and industry figure Jim Walsh has passed away following a long illness. Walsh founded the Commer Group in...
Magners Specials bring on the flavour
A new range of flavoured ciders called Magners Specials have been launched to both the on and off-trade this month. The ciders, a mix of Magners...