Archives for December 5, 2011

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Jeremy Clarkson in “Figure of Speech” whoopsie…

By Mark Daniels

The following article contains a personal opinion. Please don’t shoot me for it. Last week, some people went on strike to protect their pensions and a television personality well-known for his comically outspoken points of view said something about it.

Pubs to be consulted on gaming machine review

By Adam Pescod

Pub and bar operators will get a chance to have their say on a government review of stake and prize limits for gaming machines during a public consultation next year.

Speaking out to MPs helps make your mark

By Michael Kheng

At November’s Institute of Licensing National Training Event in Birmingham, I found the talk by the Rt Hon Jacqui Smith MP very interesting. She spoke about the importance of the industry engaging with Parliament and Government — and this meant everyone,...

Pubs reap rewards of eating out trend

By Lesley Foottit

Pubs are taking the second largest market share of drinking and dining out occasions, according to The Taste of the Nation survey by Deloitte and BDRC.

BIS: Information demanded over BBPA deal

By Michelle Perrett

The All-Party Save the Pub Group is demanding information from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) on its negotiations with the industry and the subsequent deal to self-regulate the pubco-tenant relationship.

Pub Mentors: Top marks for College girls

Jay Smith is upbeat by what he found on a return visit to see Jo Arevalo and Marilyn Herdman at the College Arms in Lower Quinton, Stratford-upon-Avon.

Surrey pub wins top Fuller's award

By Adam Pescod

The Queen’s Head in Farnham, Surrey, has been awarded the top accolade by Fuller’s in the London brewer and pub operator’s Pub of the Year awards.