Archives for July 3, 2012

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Alcohol anxiety and the Scottish Effect

Scotland, or at least the Scottish Government, is proud to find itself at the cutting edge of global alcohol policy. The decision to pioneer minimum unit pricing is a symbol of that, as much as a practical measure.

O’Dwyer: Olympics is a time for your personal best

As yet, there are no definitive numbers on the visitors expected during the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. But one thing is for sure, those visitors will not just descend on London, they’ll witness the magic everywhere, and it has already started.

Time to unite and fight against the beer duty escalator

By Rob Willock

Back in 2000, I was the deputy editor on a publication for road haulage companies. We, our readers and our trade associations were united on one issue — opposition to the fuel-duty escalator, which, by then, was adding 6% above inflation each year to tax...

Pub company CEO defends business model: Part 3

By Robert Sayles

Last week the city was rocked by news that recently retired pubco CEO and long time friend Roland Rodent had emerged from retirement to oust his successor William Weasel following a shareholder revolt.

Punch plans to roll out Champs brand

By M&C Report

Punch Taverns is to examine plans to rollout the Champs US sports bar brand after buying the intellectual rights to the concept that derives from the iconic Sheffield venue, M&C Report has learnt.