Minimum pricing and a divided drinks industry
Whether it actually happens or not, the debate around minimum unit pricing continues to make all sorts of waves and has exposed many of the deeper political questions that underlie alcohol policy.
Archives for September 6, 2012
Revamped look for John Crabbie & Co soft drinks
John Crabbie & Co, the soft-drink version of ginger beer brand Crabbie’s, will be sporting a revamped look and two new flavours this autumn.
Portman Group's Independent Complaints Panel dismisses Alcohol Concern's complaint about Absolut Vodka campaign
The Portman Group's Independent Complaints Panel has dismissed a complaint by Alcohol Concern about a campaign for Absolut Vodka, owned by Pernod Ricard UK.
MPs renew efforts for fairer business rates for pubs
Two MPs from different parties — David Morris and Tessa Munt — are renewing their push for fairer business rates for pubs.
Pub tenants and lessees will be responsible for new machine games duty
Pub tenants and lessees with gaming machines will be responsible for the upcoming change in the way the machines are taxed, according to the British Beer & Pub Association’s (BBPA) new guidance.
Stonegate chief Ian Payne looks to expand Slug & Lettuce and Yates's concepts
Slug & Lettuce and Yates’s are among the concepts that Stonegate is looking to expand over the coming year, according to chairman Ian Payne.
Government eases planning restrictions for pubs
The plans by the Government to ease planning restrictions are to be eased temporarily should be viewed as good news and an opportunity for pubs, according to a leading advisor.
Sky urged to “to call a halt to its campaign of prosecutions" against licensees on domestic card use
A high-profile lawyer has urged Sky “to call a halt to its campaign of prosecutions against the licensed trade” on domestic viewing card use.
Innsatiable: Unlicensed bar operator Simon Atkins lashes out at the Publican's Morning Advertiser
Under-fire unlicensed bar operator Simon Atkins has lashed out at the Publican’s Morning Advertiser following the news that health secretary Jeremy Hunt is calling for action to be taken against his business.
Hospitality industry needs role models to show that it is an attractive career path
Why the hang-up with hospitality? Is hairdressing glamorous and pub work not? Why does the service industry not attract more youngsters for a lifelong, professional, fulfilling career? I have come to the conclusion that it can’t be the money.