Licensees in Blackpool fear trade drop after Walkabout fire
Licensees in Blackpool fear for trade after Walkabout fire closes major pub street
Archives for June 19, 2013
Kingston Oceana survives licence review
Luminar, the nightclub operator, will continue to trade its Kingston Oceana site after it agreed to a set of new licence conditions with the local council.
London Velvet porter and cider drink launched
A drink made by mixing porter and cider has been launched by new drinks company Silasu.
Statutory code: Draft document will not deliver 'anything substantial'
The All-Party Parliamentary Save the Pub Group (APPSPG) has raised concern about that the draft statutory code claiming it would not deliver “anything substantial” for tied licensees.
VAT campaigners plan national day of action
Campaigners aiming to reduce the level of VAT in the hospitality sector from 20% to 5% headed by Jacques Borel are planning to launch a national day of action later this year.
Britvic to turn J2O drinkers into human fruit machines
Britvic is funding a J2O “kitty” to help drive the brand in the on-trade and as part of the campaign will turn drinkers into "human fruit machines."
Video: Kopparberg TV advert pushes provenance message
Kopparberg has a new TV advert which puts ingredients, refreshment and provenance at the heart of its message.
Northampton Council rejects EMRO due to fear of job losses
Northampton Borough Council has rejected plans to introduce an early morning restriction order (EMRO) in the town centre due to the financial impact on licensees and potential job losses.
Punch Taverns tenant fury after gas cut off
A furious Punch Taverns tenant is on the verge of “throwing his keys back” at the pubco after an unpaid gas bill left him without hot water and the use of his kitchen.
South London pub campaigners apply for asset of community value status
Campaigners who are fighting to save a south London pub closed for three years have applied for it to be listed as an asset of community value (ACV).