Pub trade warned over tax relief changes
Property experts have raised concerns about new changes to tax relief that could make it more difficult for publicans to receive discounts.
Archives for April 7, 2014
The cost of Premier League copyright violation
There is a saying that lightning never strikes twice in the same place, but if you are one of those premises showing Premier League matches on a Saturday afternoon using a satellite device not provided by Sky or BT you might be inclined to disagree.
Brewers unite in Brighton pub venture
Two regional brewers have joined forces to open their first pub in Brighton on Thursday.
David Beckham to launch a whisky
David Beckham is to launch a whisky in partnership with Diageo.
Top tips on handling noise enforcement notices
If you run a pub that provides entertainment and there is noise escaping from your premises you may face enforcement from the local authority’s environmental health noise officer, perhaps in addition to any licensing enforcement by way of review....
British cider producers predict export boom
British cider producers have predicted a rise in exports of an extra 704m pints a year by 2018 led by the growth in popularity of cider in recent years.
A street fighter with Budvar in his blood
Roger Protz on how retiring Budweiser Budvar UK PR man Denis Cox has fought tirelessly to plug the Budvar brand and protect it from the Americans.
The battle against burdens never stops
The Chancellor said: “Beer duty will not be frozen. It will be cut again by one pence. Pubs saved. Jobs created. A penny off a pint for the second year running.”