Late-night levy: Lib Dem MP John Thurso raises concerns about how money could be spent
A Lib Dem MP, who is a former Lord, has raised concerns over how the money raised by a late-night levy could be used.
Archives for November 12, 2012
Kurnia Group exits retailing with sale of Cloud Bar in Lincoln
The Kurnia Group has sold its last remaining outlet, the Cloud Bar, marking the end of the Lincolnshire-based group’s retailing business, which is led by operator Michael Kheng.
Stonegate Pub Company launches staff training centre in Birmingham
Stonegate Pub Company, the 550-strong pub operator, has opened a training centre to aid the development of staff for front and back of house.
Waverley TBS collapsed leaving £64.5m in debts
Waverley TBS collapsed leaving £64.5m in debts to unsecured creditors, with seven drinks companies owed seven-figure sums, a new report shows.
Police and Crime Commissioner elections: Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
Well this is probably a first, me using my almost long-forgotten schoolboy Latin. So, far from being of no use as I would continually harangue Mr Moore (my Latin master), it has come in handy this week. In essence, and at the risk of being corrected by...
Adding value to your pub's offer can keep trade up
Amidst industry wide disappointment over summer trading & the government’s apparent lack of support for the Great British Pub, hopefully we will all enjoy a bumper festive season to round off 2012. Many publicans, like me, will already be wondering what...
The Big Interview: Stephen Oliver, Marston's Beer Company
Stephen Oliver would do anything for British beer — except take it up mountains, it seems. A disappointed Phil Mellows meets the Marston’s Beer Company MD at sea level
Third pub for Kalton and Barlow
Food-led pub operator Kalton & Barlow has acquired its third site and recruited an executive chef.