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Beer
There is still a bright future for wet-led pubs according to leading operators, who have argued that a ‘move to food’ is not the answer in the wake of figures revealing a 4.4% decline in wet-led pubs over the last year.
Events
Attendees at next month’s Spirits Summit are set to enjoy a day of insight as well as cocktail-making, exclusive tasting sessions — and alcoholic jellies.
MatchPint app
Hundreds of licensees are reaping the benefits of a Greene King deal for its tenants and lessees to receive a year’s free subscription to sports app ‘MatchPint’.
Managed pub and bar operator TCG is reporting a flying start to the Rugby World Cup – as it also attempted a beer drinking record attempt on Friday evening.
Minister discusses legislation: Is the Pubs Code working?
Claims that the Pubs Code will be ineffective have been presented to pubs minister Marcus Jones in the build up to a consultation.
Rugby World Cup
Rugby legends including Phil Vickery, Lee Mears, Andy Gomarsall and Tim Stimpson have got behind the bar at Young’s pubs to help celebrate the Rugby World Cup.
Training app
Pubcos are taking advantage of a range of opportunities offered by e-learning — ensuring staff are experts while identifying outstanding employees who are dedicated to a career.
Pub operators have been included in the Evening Standard’s ‘Progress 1,000’ list of the most influential people in the capital.
Beer
This year's Cask Report has been published and beer writer Pete Brown has delivered his findings - with a little help from Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson.
City news
Phil Urban has been appointed the chief executive of Mitchells and Butlers (M&B) from 27 September 2015 with Alistair Darby stepping down and retiring.
Global beers and small-batch brewing are setting the pace in the bustling south-west city of Bristol. Roger Protz reports.