Archives for May 23, 2013

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Beer O'Clock strikes at 5.42pm for British pubs

By Robyn Black

Licensees are expecting a bumper start to the Bank Holiday today (Friday 24 May) with a new poll revealing that 'Beer O’clock' strikes at 5:42pm – the moment when lager loving Brits enjoy their first drink of the weekend.

Alcohol brands face TV ad legislation threat

By Noli Dinkovski

Adverts promoting alcohol brands could face legislation after Ofcom said it would ask advertising regulators to review the rules that limit their exposure to children.

It’s 5.42pm — Beer O’Clock!

By Rob Willock

Anyone who follows Twitter will know the familiar call that goes out on a Friday afternoon when a happy workforce realises that it is approaching “Beer O’Clock”.

The meteoric rise of Meantime

By Roger Protz

How the brewery that started life in a south London lock-up is selling shedloads of beer and growing at a breathless pace. Roger Protz discovers the full story.

6 obligations for personal licence holders

By Poppleston Allen

Once your personal licence has been granted, you should not simply file it under “remember to do something with me in 10 years”. If you are working in the licensed trade and involved in the sale of alcohol, you must comply with certain obligations that...