Pop diva Tina Turner creates inconvenient distraction
A serious lesson in how to manage flashpoints in licensed premises was dealt a minor blow by the one and only Tina Turner yesterday.
Archives for March 13, 2013
Greg Mulholland again urges Treasury to scrap beer duty escalator
Pro-pubs MP Greg Mulholland has once again called on the Chancellor to scrap the beer duty escalator.
London pub net closures at two per week, says CAMRA
Pubs in London closed at a net rate of two per week in 2012, according to new research by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).
Pubs and restaurants facing new salt reduction pledges under Responsibility Deal
Restaurant and pub operators will be asked to sign up to new pledges to reduce salt in their meals under the Government’s Responsibility Deal.
New research reveals Pubwatch schemes are key to fight against alcohol-related crime
Pubwatch schemes play a crucial part in helping to tackle alcohol-related violence and creating safer local drinking environments, according to new research
Government launches campaign to reduce salt consumption by a quarter
The Government has launched a major drive to reduce salt consumption by a quarter.
Underage drinking and the demonisation of alcohol
I wanted to write a piece about underage drinking and I should say at the outset that these views are my own and they will be controversial, but I do believe that debate is good and vive la difference! writes James Anderson, partner.
Pub property agents call for 'bold decisions' in Budget
Pub property agents are looking for “bold decisions” in the Budget next week, with action on beer duty, national insurance and supermarket prices high on their wish lists.
BT Sport signs up Lawrence Dallaglio for live rugby coverage
Former England rugby captain Lawrence Dallaglio has signed up with BT Sport to become its leading rugby union expert.
Minimum alcohol pricing - an 'inconvenience store' truth
Journalists, like nurses, are generally unshockable, but one member of the PMA editorial team was genuinely appalled to find in his local One Stop convenience store (owned by Tesco) a special offer promoting two two-litre bottles of Frosty Jack’s 7.5%...
Pubwatch schemes provide vital guidance
I am pleased to announce that I have recently been asked by National Pubwatch to be its regional representative for the East Midlands, a position that I have proudly accepted.