Archives for September 29, 2013

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One in four Star pubs take cut-price Sky deal

By John Harrington

Almost one in four lessees of Star Pubs & Bars, the Heineken-owned leased pub operator, have signed up to the deal that offers 30% off Sky Ultimate if they stock specific Heineken products.

Campaigners hail Tax Parity Day a success

By Mark Wingett

Last Wednesday’s Tax Parity Day (25 September), which saw up to 15,000 outlets take part in a national day of action as part of the campaign to reduce VAT for the sector to 5%, helped increase sales for participating operators by up to 23%, while also...

Top tips on getting your pub ready for Christmas

By Phil Mellows

The Christmas party season is one time of year that busy publicans simply cannot afford to get wrong. December brings the heaviest drinks sales plus a customer who’s keen to trade up to a treat. Here are some top tips on getting ready for Christmas.

Lambeth council wants 'zoned' opening hours

By John Harrington

Lambeth Council in London wants to introduce a zoning system for opening hours and recommends stringent new regulations around licensee and staff training for licensed premises in the borough.