Crown Cellars updates wine and spirits selection
Crown Cellars, the specialist wine and spirits division of Carlsberg UK, has launched an updated wines and spirits portfolio, along with a new website.
Archives for June 10, 2014
Punch re-launches tenants training programme
Punch Taverns has re-launched its tenants training programme, after claiming new licensees often “underestimate” the expertise they need to run a successful pub.
Pub opens at top of 150ft high crane
Whyte & Mackay is tapping into the ‘Clydebuilt’ roots of its Scotch whisky brand by opening a pub with a difference – on top of the historic 150ft Titan Crane in Glasgow.
London operators hit out at TFL policy on Tubes during World Cup
The pub trade has hit out at Transport for London’s (TfL) decision to not extend Tube opening times in the capital on the days of the World Cup’s later matches.
Robinsons to trial flexible tenancy agreements
Robinsons, the Cheshire-based brewer and pub operator, is to introduce a more flexible tenancy agreement this year, which it hopes to roll out across most of its estate, joint managing director William Robinson has said.
Unlimited fines for selling alcohol to minors proposed
Unlimited fines could be handed out for selling alcohol to under-18s under new Government proposals.
Fake alcohol seized and 96 arrests made following international raids
A co-ordinated operation against international gangs producing and selling counterfeit food and alcohol has resulted in nearly 100 arrests, the Government has revealed.
Statutory code: Groceries ombudsman still debating powers five years on
The Government proposes the pub ombudsman role is based on the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA), which came into force at the end of last year.
Statutory code: What happens next?
Free-of-tie campaigners have made it clear their statutory code fight is far from over, so where does last week’s announcement leave the industry?
Government will introduce powers of entry code 'this year'
Licensing authorities who want to visit pubs will be expected to give at least 48 hours’ notice and clearly explain the reasons for the visit.
PRS and PPL stay silent on merger
PPL and PRS for Music, the music licensing bodies, have remained tight-lipped on whether they will merge after concerns were raised over their "illogical" relationship.
Statutory code: A score draw heading into extra time and maybe penalties
Now that the dust has settled a little, how do we assess the Government’s plans for a statutory code and adjudicator for the tenanted pub sector?
Home Office wants all pubs to accept new proof of age card
A Home Office minister has said he wants a “100%” of pubs and clubs to accept the newly re-launched PASS proof of age card.
Family brewers withdraw VAT Club group funding
The Independent Family Brewers of Britain (IFBB) will not renew its group funding for the VAT Club when its three-year agreement expires at the end of June – though half of its members will continue to donate independently.
Dismiss craft beer at your peril
How a newspaper article predicting the imminent decline of ‘trendy’ brews left Pete Brown hopping mad.
Peter Luff MP appointed Pub Governing Body chair
Sir Peter Luff MP, who previously chaired a Parliamentary committee that was highly critical of tenanted pub companies, is to chair the body responsible for overseeing the current self-regulatory regime for tied pubs, the PMA has learnt.
West Berks Brewery founders sell shares
Brewing and pub veteran David Bruce has ruled out operating pubs under the West Berkshire Brewery, which has just completed the sale of £1.2m of shares owned by its four founders.
Pub game lets World Cup fans practice ‘penalties’ at urinal
Captain Morgan has developed a toilet-based game that can help footy fans relieve themselves of England’s penalty hoo-doo.