Low Pay Commission recommends 20p national minimum wage increase
The Government has been urged to increase the minimum wage by 3%, as it names and shames hospitality firms that failed to abide by the policy.
Archives for February 24, 2015
Greene King IPA gets a modern makeover
Greene King has unveiled a “major re-launch” of its flagship IPA.
CAMRA urged to stand against 'beer sexism'
The Campaign for Real Ale has been urged to toughen its stance on so-called ‘beer sexism’ and put in place measures to make the industry more welcoming to women.
PEOPLE NEWS
Best Bar None appoints new national coordinator
Mick McDonnell, chairman of Plymouth’s Best Bar None (BBN), has been appointed national coordinator of the scheme.
Only half of pubs compliant with fire safety regulations
Pubs and clubs have been warned that they could be losing money through out-of-date fire assessments, after a Government report outlined that only half of licensed premises are complaint with the Fire Safety Order.
FLVA calls for pubs code helpline
The Federation of Licensed Victuallers Association (FLVA) is calling on the Government to introduce an industry helpline to provide support to licensees on the changes laid out in the statutory pubs code.
BRAND LAUNCH
Carlsberg adds flavour to Somersby cider
More than two years after its launch, Carlsberg is adding flavoured ciders to its Somersby brand.
GRS would like estate to be 100% free-of-tie
Ted Kennedy, chief executive of tenanted pub group GRS, has said would like his estate to be 100% free-of-tie and has predicted the whole portfolio will be sold in under two years.
London pub named UK’s most sustainable
The Truscott Arms in London’s Maida Vale has been named Sustainable Pub of the Year.