Cumbria PCC says pubs serving underage drinkers should face 72-hour closure "shock tactic"
Pubs and clubs caught serving alcohol to underage drinkers should automatically be closed for 72 hours upon first offence as a “shock tactic”.
Archives for January 10, 2013
Tesco alcohol packaging does not breach Portman Group code
The Portman Group has ruled that the packaging of Tesco’s ‘Everyday Value’ alcohol range does not breach alcohol responsibility rules.
Former BII Licensee of the Year set for "fresh challenge" after leaving his Berkshire pub
Former BII Licensee of the Year Phil Davison said it was time for a fresh challenge after leaving the pub he has run for more than 16 years.
Admiral deal is a boost for tenanted pub sector
For the past 18 months or so, corporate financiers have been saying that private-equity players are again circling the tenanted pub sector. These investors remember what the industry and the returns generated were like 15 years ago, and have been looking...
Pubs must get creative in these changing times
The challenge is increasing for pubs and licensees, who are needing to change with the times. With the way the past four years have been, the good old local has had to become more than just the local village pub.
Licensees face further beer price increases in 2013
Major brewers have revealed their wholesale beer price increases for 2013, with licensees facing rises of up to 5p per pint in some instances.
Hi-Spirits ordered to remove "irresponsible" pictures from Facebook page
Hi-Spirits has been slammed by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for posting "irresponsible" photos on its Facebook page.