Archives for April 17, 2013

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Minimum pricing: It's difficult to speak with one voice

By Rob Willock

It was an interesting coalition of a dozen industry leaders who put their name to a letter published in the Daily Telegraph last week urging Prime Minister David Cameron to stick to his previously announced plans to introduce minimum pricing for alcohol.

JW Lees launches Manchester Pale Ale

By Robyn Black

Manchester brewery JW Lees is launching a new beer, which it hopes will do for the brewery what London Pride has done for Fuller’s.

Harveys assesses case for pub disposals

Harveys, the East Sussex brewer and pub operator, is considering the future of some of its country pubs that are proving to be less viable businesses, joint managing director Hamish Elder has said.

Top 10 tips for holding a pub raffle

By Poppleston Allen

A raffle can be like your favourite pie — it looks simple on the outside, but if you get the ingredients wrong it can leave a nasty taste in your mouth.