Are you fit for business?
Happy 2014! I appreciate that, by the time you read this, we’ll be half way through January — so now seems like a good time to check your progress on those new year’s resolutions.
Archives for January 16, 2014
CAMRA launches petition calling for Pubs Watchdog
CAMRA, (Campaign for Real Ale), has launched a petition to build pressure on the Government in advance of the Parliamentary debate on Tuesday (21 Jan) calling for a Pubs Watchdog.
Statutory Code: Price estimates too low, warns ALMR
Pubcos may have to transfer “considerably more” in profits to their tied tenants than the Government estimates — up to £20,000 per pub — under the proposed statutory code, according to the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR).
Community pubs minister Brandon Lewis rules out business rate changes
Community pubs minister Brandon Lewis has told the Publican’s Morning Advertiser that the Government has no plans to change the current way of working out the business rates of pub premises.
VAT Club ‘back on track’, says Borel
Jacques Borel’s VAT Club has obtained 24 lobbying appointments with MPs and had responses from a further 55, according to the veteran campaigner.
New chair of SIA takes up role
Elizabeth France has started her new role as the chair of the Security Industry Authority (SIA).
Odessa vodka and Squire's Gin to be relaunched
Odessa vodka and Squire’s London Dry Gin are being re-launched with a new look as “house” brands.
The Development Chef Awards are open for entries
The inaugural Development Chef Awards are open for entries.