The true spirit of the Great British Pub
The industry may be facing some ‘stinking issues’, but you need look no further than the George in Southwark to fully appreciate the tenacity and dauntlessness of the Great British pub, writes Pete Brown.
Archives for November 28, 2012
Thorley Taverns halves it losses
Thorley Taverns, the Kent-based pub, restaurant and hotel operator, has placed a couple of sites on the market and is planning some major refurbishments after seeing its pre-tax losses halve in the year to 30 June.
Pub trade associations welcome new apprenticeships review
Pub trade associations have welcomed the publication of a new report which calls on the Government to improve the quality of apprenticeships and make them more focused on the needs of employers.
Government reiterates desire to partner with business over public health Responsibility Deal
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has reaffirmed the Government’s desire to choose partnerships with businesses rather than regulation to achieve public health goals, although he said there’s still more work to be done on the Responsibility Deal.
Swindon Pubwatch scheme sees 58% reduction in drink-related crime
The introduction of a Night Safe programme in Swindon has led to a 58% reduction in drink-related crime in October compared with the same period last year.
Outlook is black as Guinness sales fall
Times look black for the ‘Black Stuff’, as sales of Guinness in UK pubs and bars have dropped by nearly 10% in volume and almost 5% in value over the past 12 months, according to CGA Strategy data.
Tom Palmer: Pin-ball try the difference
I always thought that this match was going to be a tight, low scoring affair – in fact I predicted a 15pts – 12pts victory for England.
Government unveils alcohol minimum price proposal of 45p per unit
The Government has today proposed a minimum price for alcohol of 45p per unit in England and Wales as it launched the consultation on its Alcohol Strategy, which aims to crack down on the problem of ‘binge drinking’.
Trade bodies meet with Government over pubco-tenant self regulation deal
Trade bodies met with officials at the Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) department last week to discuss the progress of the self-regulation pubco-tenant deal.
Truman’s Brewery eyes pub estate
Truman’s Brewery, the London-based enterprise re-established in 2010 by Michael-George Hemus and James Morgan, is eyeing plans to establish a pub estate after securing a new brewery site.
Minimum pricing, maximum uncertainty
Minimum pricing for alcohol is a divisive issue. We’ve covered the matter from various angles over the past year and featured opinion articles from people both for and against its introduction.
Alcohol minimum pricing: the industry responds
The Government has proposed a minimum price for alcohol of 45p per unit in a consultation on its Alcohol Strategy. Here are the reactions from key people in the pub trade and beyond.