Minimum pricing ‘would have no effect on pubs’, experts say
Two new studies have given support for minimum alcohol unit pricing, with one academic accusing the Government of a “lamentable failure to take action”.
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Cutting tourism VAT would be worth £4bn, campaigners tell Government
The Cut Tourism VAT campaign has presented a report to Government stressing how cutting VAT from 20 to 5% could boost the UK economy by £4bn and offer 120,000 jobs.
World Cup lifts ABInBev sales
ABInBev, the Stella Artois and Budweiser brewer, saw UK sales of its drinks grow 13.5% in Q2 2014, due to ”strong World Cup volumes”.
Marston's reality show to air next month
Channel 5 has filmed a programme based on the day-to-day lives of Marston’s employees.
New allergen rules will carry unlimited fines
Pubs that fail to warn customers about any possible allergens in their food could face an unlimited fine, under new EU rules.
Cheshire licensees fined £4,500 for illegal Sky use
Two Cheshire licensees have been convicted and fined for showing Sky Sports illegally in their pub.
Finalists for the inaugural Indie Beer Can Festival award announced
Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) members have taken the majority of finalist places for the inaugural Indie Beer Can Festival competition.