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As overall alcohol consumption and binge drinking behaviour continue their long-term decline, the campaign against drink is getting increasingly creative in its attempt to convince us that Britain is drinking itself to death.
The Government has vowed to remove more red tape from the planning system, making it simpler for licensees to apply for planning permission.
Pubs along the route of the new high speed railway line have expressed mixed opinions, with those in town centres looking forward to extra footfall.
Major retailers and drinks producers are reportedly set to launch a new campaign in opposition to the Government’s plans for minimum pricing.
Two-Michelin-starred the Hand & Flowers has scooped the coveted top spot at the Budweiser Budvar Top 50 Gastropub Awards for the second year running.
As if proof were ever needed that pubs are the savior of everything, two Bedfordshire licensees did the industry proud last weekend by providing a last-minute wedding reception venue to a stricken couple.
Fancy a bit of alfresco drinking and dining in January? Perhaps not, but if you are planning on putting some tables and chairs outside when the sun shines again, it’s actually not too early to start thinking about what permissions you may need to apply...
So beer consumption is down yet again, with the BBPA reporting that 138 million less pints were consumed in the last quarter of 2012 than the same period in 2011. Pub trade consultant Publican Sam considers the implications.
Managed pub company Orchid has created a new umbrella group of quality pubs called ‘Do Drop Inns’ which will replace its current Modern British pubs brand.
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has signed up 15 new members already during 2013 bringing its total number of operator members to 121.
Introducing a minimum price of 45p per unit will deter four in 10 customers from pubs, according to a new poll by YouGov.