Publican slams council over 'unlawful' licensing errors
A north London licensee has hit out at basic licensing errors made by his local council that sought to unlawfully restrict his trading hours over the festive period.
Archives for December 11, 2014
Pubs predict bumper Christmas trading
Pubs are hopeful of a bumper festive season with Christmas bookings for many up on last year.
BBPA confirms it will not challenge MRO in pubs code
The British Beer & Pub Association has confirmed it will not seek to overturn the inclusion of a mandatory market rent only option in the pubs code, and accepts it will now become law.
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New allergen laws: Majority of licensees think EU legislation 'unnecessary'
Ahead of the new EU rules on displaying allergen information that come into force in two days’ time (13 December), just one third of licensees say that they are able to name the 14 allergens covered by the legislation.
East London licensee hit with £5k fine for illegal Sky Sports coverage
The licensee of the Acorn pub in east London has been convicted for showing Sky Sports illegally - and has been ordered to pay £5615 in fines and costs.
Brewdog goes for beer and popcorn
BrewDog has joined forces with gourmet popcorn-maker Joe & Seph’s to pair beer with popcorn.