British Gas to stop selling auto-rollover business energy contracts
British Gas will stop selling auto-rollover business energy contracts from 1 September 2013.
Archives for July 16, 2013
Gov't shelves minimum pricing, plans to take 'tougher action' on irresponsible pubs
The Government has confirmed that it will not press ahead with introducing a minimum unit price for alcohol, although it promised some action on cheap deals and said it plans to take "tougher action" on irresponsible pubs and clubs.
Sky Sports price freeze splits opinion
The pub trade has broadly welcomed Sky’s price freeze announcement, but many are pointing out that the broadcaster will be showing fewer top-flight football games.
Grinning Rat tenant calls Punch 'ridiculous' after losing eviction legal battle
A tenant who has been forced to leave his Ipswich pub after unsuccessful legal action has called Punch Taverns “ridiculous” and said he was making profits.
Frizzenti’s Prosecco-focused push
Frizzenti, the sparkling wine that is dispensed on tap, is ramping up activity in the UK in a bid to capitalise on the growth in Prosecco.
High court judge rules interim steps continue pending appeal
A high court judge has ruled that during a summary review any interim steps will be effective until the whole case is over.
Government abandons plans for beer duty stamps
The Government has abandoned immediate plans to introduce fiscal stamps on beer bottles due to the “significant” costs it would place on the UK brewing industry.
Pub operators urged to cater for children
JD Wetherspoon has been named as the eating-out pub chain with the most healthy meal options for children, as a new campaign is launched to put pressure on restaurants and pubs to improve their offer for children.
Senior ministers celebrate beer duty escalator scrap
A raft of senior Government ministers turned out to celebrate the scrapping of the beer duty escalator in London last night.