Archives for February 3, 2012

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BIS: Norman Lamb appointed minister

By Gurjit Degun

Norman Lamb has been named the new business minister, the Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) has confirmed.

Fuller’s acquires £22.9m ETI package

By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Fuller’s, the London brewer and pub operator, has agreed to pay £22.9m to acquire 15 freehold tenanted pubs from Enterprise Inns.

InnBrighton plans 25 pubs in London

By John Harrington, M&C Report

InnBrighton, the Brighton & Hove-based licensed multiple retailer, plans to operate 25 pubs in London, the PMA's sister title M&C Report has learnt.

All change for the mismeasure of drink?

By Phil Mellows

As the government prepares to make a major statement on alcohol policy, probably some time in February, there have been some interesting manouvrings going on.

VK fans’ flavour mission

By Noli Dinkovski

Global Brands is asking consumers to come up with a new VK flavour in time for Freshers’ Week celebrations in September.

Make sure your CCTV is legally registered

By Michael Kheng

I am pleased to say the ridiculous review Lincolnshire Police applied for against one of my bars was recently thrown out by East Lindsey District Council in Lincolnshire. The review centred around CCTV.

Drinkaware: 'Drinking less resolution most likely to fail'

By Adam Pescod

New research from alcohol education charity Drinkaware has revealed that despite resolutions to be healthier and drink less in 2012, today (3 February) is the day most people expect to fail to cut back their drinking.

I’ve ad a laugh with Foster’s

By Pete Brown

I don’t often write about mainstream standard lagers. That’s because I don’t often drink them. In most cases (but not quite all) I don’t have any ideological opposition to their existence; I just don’t like the taste.