Greg Mulholland renews attack on Ted Tuppen
Pro-pubs MP Greg Mulholland has renewed his attack on Enterprise Inns boss Ted Tuppen, saying that the pubco has left “tenants struggling to make a decent living”.
Archives for June 14, 2012
“Andrew the Barman” pub sold for £2m
The Haverstock Arms in Belsize Park, north London has been sold for £2m on behalf of Andrew Carey, who is better known as ‘Andrew the Barman’, after appearing in Chris Evans's Channel 4 talk show TFI Friday from 1996-2000.
Harveys retains mild interest
A lot of bubbly was consumed during the course of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations but that wouldn’t have been the drink of choice 60 years ago. As commentators endlessly repeated during the long bank holiday, “society has changed out of all recognition...
Licensee toasts 25-year milestone at Honest John pub
Richard and Kathy Savage celebrated their 25th anniversary at the Honest John freehouse in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, giving customers a chance to sample beer at 1987 prices.
Beer Tax Fraud Inquiry: Duty stamps plan 'likely to face legal challenge'
It’s “very likely” that the Government’s plans to implement duty stamps on beer will face a legal challenge, a senior legal expert at Heineken UK has said.
Time to champion the BII’s positive changes
Are you mad? was a common question after my election as a regional chairman for the BII (British Institute of Innkeeping). I often ask myself that, but not on this occasion. I have been proud to be a BII member, to serve on its council, and now be a...
Admiral Vernon Old J Spiced Rum set to launch
Disgruntled fans of the old style Sailor Jerry rum, who were left fuming when owner First Drinks changed the recipe in February 2010, are being targeted with a new rum that it is said replicates the original Sailor Jerry taste.
Tourism minister John Penrose dismisses BISL calls for tax cuts in leisure sector
Tourism minister John Penrose has said he agrees with the “direction” and “many details” of a new series of recommendations to help the leisure sector, but warned that there’s “very little money” to reduce taxation.