Adult National Minimum Wage to increase by 12p from 1 October
The Government has announced that the adult National Minimum Wage (NMW) will increase by 12p, or 1.9%, to £6.31 from 1 October 2013.
Archives for April 14, 2013
Fentimans - a correction
In our issue of 11 April [and on our website on 12 April] we incorrectly reported that a bottle of Fentimans Ginger Beer had exploded at the Wrygarth Inn, Great Hatfield.
Alcopop brand VK to come in larger bottles
Global Brands has put its RTD range, VK, into bigger 500ml bottles, to tap into the trend for longer, over-ice drinks and mixed drinks served in pitchers.
Preparing for summer: Selecting your pubs' drinks offer
It’s hard to imagine sunshine after the gloom and cold of the past few months, but warmer weather is on its way. And while we don’t have the Olympics and international football tournaments to look forward to this summer, there’s still plenty that...
Margaret Thatcher: London pubs make plans for former Prime Minister funeral
London pubs are busy making arrangements ahead of Lady Margaret Thatcher’s funeral next Wednesday with some planning to open early and others holding special events as a mark of respect.
Price of a pint of cask ale tops £3
The average price of a pint of real ale has exceeded £3 for the first time, according to new figures from the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).
Leaving a legacy of brewing excellence
Licensee Graham Yates retires from a career championing truly great beer. Roger Protz provides the plaudits.