Independent Review Panel appointed for Drinkaware audit
An Independent Review Panel has been appointed to conduct an independent audit of the activities and effectiveness of alcohol charity Drinkaware.
Archives for July 10, 2012
Wychwood gets fruity for over-ice fans
Beers made with berries and apples are joining the Wychwood Brewery's portfolio as it looks to lure fans of the “over ice” serve.
How pub business rates are calculated
Business rates are one of the highest costs for pubs, and many licensees disagree with how much they have to pay. So how does the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) work it out? Ratings surveyor Michael Yass, director at Chesterton Humberts, de-mystifies the...
Sky's strategy provides food for thought on pricing
Sky announced a price freeze for its pub and club subscribers until “at least June 2013” — just one hour after the PMA went to press last week.
Yummy Pub Co bids to roll-out Ssshh supper-club concept
Yummy Pub Co, the venture led by Tim Foster and Anthony Pender, hopes to secure a new site every three months and is focusing on its supper-club concept Ssshh for a rollout that could extend to 20 sites.
Bill to protect pubs from closure reaches second stage
A Bill to protect pubs from being demolished or have their use changed has reached its second stage in Parliament.