Archives for November 15, 2013

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Legal Q&A: Recovering rent arrears

By Weightmans

The law around recovering outstanding rent arrears is changing in April 2014. What does this mean for pub landlords and do they need to make changes now to ensure compliance? Law firm Weightmans takes a closer look.

5 food safety tips for pubs

By Poppleston Allen

The food safety enforcement regime is something operators should be acutely aware of. It is imperative to have good systems and procedures to protect yourselves from enforcement action, which can be damaging and costly to your business. Here are 5 tips...

Why bringing on a sub won't change the drinking game

By Phil Mellows

Professor David Nutt knows an opportunity when he sees one. Ever since he won the John Maddox Prize last week for 'standing up for science' he's been plugging his patent alcohol substitute again, trying to get funding to go into commercial production,...

Beer contest proves a Brit disappointing

By Roger Protz

Our brewers’ performance at the Brussels Beer Challenge demonstrated why we need to open up foreign markets and boost exports, says Roger Protz.

Star Pubs & Bars rewards top licensees

By Michelle Perrett

Star Pubs & Bars celebrated its most successful licensees at a gala awards ceremony in Birmingham last night (14 November).

Home Office stats show personal licences increase

By John Harrington

A total of 34,300 new personal licences were issued in England and Wales the year to 31 March 2013, as the Government examines plans to abandon the system, new Home Office data shows.

Marston's prepares to license Fastcask

By Robyn Black

Marston’s Beer Company managing director Richard Westwood has confirmed that the company is in discussions with rival brewers to license its Fastcask technology, the Publican’s Morning Advertiser can reveal.