The Big Interview: Benet Slay, Carlsberg UK
Carlsberg UK chief executive Benet Slay talks to Robyn Black about snacks, cider and strategy, in his first interview since joining the brewer in March.
Archives for October 29, 2012
Dragons' Den star Theo Paphitis revealed as skills patron of the Skills Show
Dragons' Den star Theo Paphitis has been announced as skills patron of the Skills Show, which take place next month at NEC Birmingham.
Business rates revaluations: the real reasons for postponement
The Publican’s Morning Advertiser revealed that the Government’s proposals to push back business rates revaluations by two years would harm thousands of licensees. This was met with dismay throughout the trade. Jerry Schurder, head of rating at Gerald...
Women 1st to hold health, wealth and networking event in November
Women 1st, the initiative to increase the representation of women in the industry, is holding a health, wealth and networking event on 13 November.
M&B chain Browns to spend £150,000 on new apprenticeship scheme
Browns, the Mitchells & Butlers-owned bar and restaurant brand, is to spend £150,000 initially on the launch of a catering and hospitality apprenticeship scheme.
ACPO, Crimestoppers and Facewatch team up to tackle crime
The Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO), Crimestoppers and Facewatch, an online crime reporting system, are set to work in partnership with a focus on sharing and improving technology to tackle crime.
Hall & Woodhouse reports rise in profits
Hall & Woodhouse, the Dorset-based brewer and pub operator, has reported a 2.3% rise in full-year pre-tax profits to £5.7m and says it has facilities of c£60m for investment opportunities that may arise.
Oceana nightclub licence suspended following fatal stabbing
Luminar’s Oceana nightclub in Kingston-Upon-Thames, Surrey, has had its premises licence suspended for 14 days following a fatal stabbing at the venue in the early hours of last Thursday (25 October).
Laverstoke Park Farm’s Ale and Lager breaks responsible alcohol marketing rules
A Hampshire brewer has breached alcohol responsibility rules for using a drawing with particular appeal to young children to market its alcoholic drinks.