Archives for March 16, 2012

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Licensees urged to respond on levy and EMROs

By Adam Pescod

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) is urging licensees to respond to the consultation on the late-night levy (LNL) and Early Morning Restriction Orders (EMRO), which closes on 10 April.

It's time the government stood up for pubs

By Toby Perkins MP

I am delighted to be the Labour Party spokesperson for pubs; I am committed to helping protect our pubs and see the industry thrive.  Pubs stimulate local economic growth and provide flexible employment opportunities for thousands of workers around the...

Sign here. Now. To save pubs

By Pete Brown

Among the many strengths and weaknesses we have in this industry, one thing we’re absolutely brilliant at is moaning. We’re world-class moaners. Every week, the pages of this magazine are full of people complaining about stuff.

Industry fears over minimum pricing

By Michelle Perrett

Industry leaders fear that Government intervention over minimum pricing could lead to a hike in duty rates and the closure of many pubs and brewers. 

Licensee loses £10k because of road closure

By Gurjit Degun

A licensee has lost £10,000 in sales because gas maintenance work on a bridge outside his pub forced road closure and customers did not know how to reach the pub.