Living wage or just a new minimum wage?
As ever, when it comes to government and fiscal matters, they give with one hand and take away with the other.
Archives for July 14, 2015
Training
Getting the basics right for running your pub
If you’re running a busy pub or bar your focus is quite naturally on ‘front of house’ – ensuring that customers have a memorable experience and want to return. But getting it right ‘back of house’ is just as important.
Compulsory living wage strikes fear into licensees
Added costs could see job losses across the UK, industry claim.
Football
Free pack to attract football fans offered by Sky Sports
Licensees airing Sky Sports can kick-off the new football season with a free pack to attract customers to their pub.
Controversial A-boards are the 'best advertising ever' despite complaints
An Isle of Wight licensee has hailed the impact of his controversial advertising boards in significantly boosting trade — despite public complaints to police.
Analysis
'Lack of input' on living wage
The Budget last week threw up an unexpected change to pay packets at pubs. Emily Sutherland finds out what sector bosses think of the implementation of a living wage — which has been introduced after no consultation with the industry.
Diageo’s Guinness seals exclusive partnership with Molson Coors
Diageo has extended its existing partnership with Molson Coors, to become the exclusive launch partner on Guinness Golden Ale draught in England & Wales for the next year.
Young's site re-opens with new rotisserie grill and wine cellar bar
Young’s has re-opened the Brewers Inn, in Wandsworth, to the public after a major refurbishment with a new food offer and major interior developments.
Farage's favourite London pub saved
The future of a prominent London pub, the Westminster Arms, a favourite among MPs, is looking brighter after luxury developers amended plans that could have forced the pub to close.