Scrap the beer duty escalator petition hits 100,000 signature target
The e-petition to scrap the beer-duty escalator has reached the target of 100,000 signatures — and is only the 12th e-petition out of 16,000 to reach the milestone.
Archives for September 19, 2012
Whitbread trials new look for Beefeater at three sites
Whitbread is trialling a new look for its Beefeater pub-restaurant brand, which includes a new menu and pink cow logo, at three sites across the country.
Scots drinkers believe pub closures will continue
Three out of four Scottish drinkers believe the trend of pub closures is set to continue over the next 10 years, new research shows.
Two more MPs pull pints at their local pub to support the 'MPs in pubs campaign'
Two more MPs have got behind the bar in support of the MPs in Pubs campaign, edging the number closer to the target of 100.
Consumer austerity is impacting pub menu choices
Cost and consumer austerity are driving menu choices, according to FCSI (Food-service Consultants Society International) and Allegra Strategies.
Third set of 93 pubs up for sale, include ex-Pubfolio sites
A third package totalling 93 closed freehold and long-leasehold pubs, which include sites from the former Pubfolio and Goldtry estates, has been placed on the market.