Licensing changes never end
There have been a lot of changes in the licensing world during the past 12 months and even more are proposed for next year.
Archives for December 10, 2014
Leeds' North Bar to open brewery
Jessica Mason speaks to Christian Townsley co-owner of North Bar, which operates a range of six bars in and around Leeds, to hear his plans to open a brewery.
Crimestoppers issues warning to publicans about advertising scam
Crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers has issued a warning about an advertising scam targeting publicans.
US craft beer revolution gathers pace
New US craft breweries are opening at a rate of 1.5 per day as the pace of the craft beer revolution shows no sign of slowing.
New allergen regulations are not to be sneezed at
It’s hard for me — as someone who has never suffered from allergies except for a mild reaction to cats, or intolerances beyond a very rational dislike of some people — to understand what it must be like to have to worry about what you eat and drink.
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Optimism grows in pub markets
Jon Clyne, director at commercial property agent Charles Darrow, assesses how prices have been affected in recent times and looks ahead to the new year
Report calls on Gov't to cut tax and red tape to stop pub closures
A new report by the Institute of Economic Affairs has called on the Government to reduce VAT, halve alcohol duty, amend the smoking ban and scrap cumulative impact zones in order to help stop pubs closing.
Is the grass greener on the other side?
There’s been a fair bit of scaremongering in the press of late with regard to MRO (market rent only). If we believe the hyperbole then dire consequences lie ahead. Pubco investment will dry up, jobs will be lost and many more pubs will disappear from the...
CAMRA says 600 ACV-listed pubs landmark is 'bittersweet'
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has announced that 600 pubs are now listed as assets of community value (ACV), following the organisation’s List Your Local initiative.