Archives for August 3, 2014

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Pay rises for Young's directors as bonus package doubles

By John Harrington

Senior directors of Young’s, the London-based pub operator, saw substantial uplifts in their remuneration packages in 2013/2014 after total bonuses paid almost doubled from £506,323 to just over £1m.

Former Heineken man launches a 'better for you beer'

By Robyn Black

A former Heineken executive is to launch a “better for you” beer, which is low in alcohol, calories and gluten and is made with natural acai and goji berries, yuzu fruit, botanicals and minerals.

Viable pubs need greater protection

By Robert Sayles

Amidst stories of pubs being converted into supermarkets, housing, betting shops and God knows what else; it’s nice on occasion to hear of a pub that seemingly manages to escape such an ignominious fate, says Robert Sayles.

Ukulele band open their own pub

By Helen Gilbert

A Sheffield band has decided to open a local pub after struggling to find a ‘decent pint’ after gigs.