The Big Interview: Guy Newell, Butcombe Brewery
Guy Newell tells Michelle Perrett about running casinos for the Shah in Iran, setting up a multi-million pound business, and recounts his experiences with Playboy bunnies.
Archives for November 13, 2013
It’s time for pubcos to reassess their approach
Campaigning activity on pubco reform has intensified as the Government’s decision grows near. The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is resolutely determined to secure reform of the beer tie as operated by the large pubcos. As a consumer group, we want to see...
Greg Mulholland MP calls for Pubs Governing Body chair Bernard Brindley to resign
Chair of Save the Pub Group Greg Mulholland has called on Pubs Governing Body (PGB) chair Bernard Brindley to resign claiming he is “not a fit and proper person to be in such a role”.
Lincolnshire licensee seeks change of use to cut business rates
A Lincolnshire licensee is battling to change the use of his building from a pub to a nightclub, after estimating that the move would reduce his business rates by around £50,000 a year.
Are you a pubco mastermind?
Good evening and welcome to another edition of Mastermind. Tonight we’re coming to you from the magnificent new Library of Birmingham located in Centenary Square on Broad Street.
Pubs 'fail to pass on duty cut' but supermarkets do
Pubs are continuing to increase beer prices despite the duty cut, new research from Wilson Drinks Report has claimed.