People are continuing to drink less alcohol, new Government statistics reveal
People are continuing to drink less alcohol, a survey released today by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed.
Archives for March 7, 2013
Budget 2013: PMA calls on readers to say 'enough is enough' over beer tax
If Chancellor George Osborne goes ahead with plans to increase beer tax by 5% in the Budget later this month, this will bring the rise to a staggering 50% over the past five years.
First Drinks reveals spirit plans for 2013
First Drinks has revealed new products for 2013, as well as plans to bring Milagro Tequila and a whiskey from New York to the UK.
Licensee slams Punch Taverns over Strongbow price rise
Punch Taverns has come under fire from one of its licensees after it increased the price of Strongbow for his pub by the equivalent of 19p per pint (22p a pint including VAT).
Legal guide: applying for a personal licence
Licensing law firm Poppleston Allen offers a step-by-step guide on how to apply for a personal licence to sell alcohol from a licensed premises.
Cask Matters coverage goes weekly in the PMA
Cask Matters — the Publican’s Morning Advertiser’s dedicated content aimed at boosting the cask ale category — has undergone a revamp.
JD Wetherspoon to roll out new customer feedback programme across pub estate
JD Wetherspoon is to roll out its first full customer feedback programme across its pub estate.
Government could create major planning loophole for easier conversions to housing
The Government could create a major loophole in which developers find it easier to turn a pub into housing if it goes ahead with proposals, according to leading figures in the pub trade.
How healthy is pub life? Take our survey and let us know
A recent study from University College London ‘revealed’ that people lie about the amount of alcohol they drink. Researchers compared the alcohol consumption figures given in questionnaires by drinkers to actual alcohol sales volumes and discovered a...
Shepherd Neame reports slight drop in pre-tax profits
Kent-based brewer and pub operator Shepherd Neame has reported a “solid performance” in the 26 weeks to 29 December 2012 despite a slight drop in pre-tax profit, with turnover up 2.6% to £69.2m.
Global Brands launches new Buddy's Bourbon Flavoured Beer
Hooch and VK maker Global Brands is to increase its presence in the burgeoning spirit beer sector with the launch of a Bourbon beer.