PM David Cameron "determined" to fight cut price alcohol
Prime Minister David Cameron confirmed he is still determined to fight against deep discounted alcohol - despite claims yesterday that plans for minimum unit pricing are likely to be shelved.
Archives for March 14, 2013
EBLEX launches app with over 450 beef and lamb cuts
EBLEX has launched an app to enable pub chefs to order any of 450 beef, lamb, veal or mutton cuts featured in its Meat Purchasing Guide.
Councils in towns and cities find Community Right to Bid too risky
Local authorities in town and city centres are finding it too risky to make use of a law that gives a community six months to bid for a pub.
Former SSP brands director Wayne Chapman joins Ribble Valley Inns
Former SSP brands director Wayne Chapman has been appointed chief executive of the four-strong Ribble Valley Inns, the food-led pub business owned by the Northcote Group.
Madness singer Suggs "devastated" at the closure of Camden pub Crown and Goose
Madness singer Suggs says he is "devastated" over the closure of famous Camden pub the Crown & Goose.
Bowmark backs buyout of Drake & Morgan
Bowmark Capital, the private equity backer of Las Iguanas, the Latin American restaurant chain, is understood to have entered exclusive talks to acquire Drake & Morgan, the highly-regarded, bar-restaurant operator.
Torquay licensees slam local council's 600% fee increase for outdoor seating
Pubs in Torquay are fearing for their future as some venues on the Devon town’s waterfront face staggering rises of up to 600% in the cost of outdoor seating.
Ginger-flavoured Carling to be launched into the on-trade next month
Carling with ginger will be the third flavour to join the lower ABV Carling Zest range, as brewer Molson Coors targets fruit cider fans this summer.
National Pub Food Challenge winners announced
The National Pub Food Challenge 2013 winners have been announced.
Pub loses more than £1k after customer leaves without paying
A licensee has been fleeced of more than £1,000 after a man stayed five nights at her venue and left without paying the bill.