Legislation
Draft pubs code: a time for reason not emotion
Deeply flawed”, “polarising” and “diluted” were just some of the words used to greet the publication of the draft pubs code last week.
Archives for November 3, 2015
Top chefs help Britain to become Great Food Nation
Some of the country’s brightest food pioneers are joining forces with the government to help Britain become a Great Food Nation.
Beer is NOT unhealthy
Back in the spring, I posted a picture on my Instagram feed of my torso with the caption: ‘Getting there’.
Legislation
Draft pubs code battle begins
Pubco reform campaigners are set to launch a battle to get parallel rental assessments (PRA) reinserted back into the pubs code.
Pub devastated in blaze set to reopen
A Suffolk pub that was severely damaged in a fire earlier this year is set to reopen in late November.
Analysis
Is there anything wrong with convenience stores on pub land?
Plans for convenience stores to be built on pub land have frequently been met with fierce opposition from licensees, locals and customers — but are the proposals always bad for pubs? Oli Gross reports.
Top 50 Gastropubs 2016
Top 50 Gastropubs is on Facebook
The Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs 2016 list will be revealed in less than three months and to help you keep up with the latest on the UK’s greatest food pubs, the Publican’s Morning Advertiser has launched an exclusive Facebook page.
ALMR on code
Swift implementation of pubs code is now needed
There are two things politicians are particularly concerned about when legislating: the law of unintended consequences and an acceptance that you cannot please all of the people all of the time.
Top beer stories
Beer belly branded a 'myth'
Most UK drinkers don’t understand what’s in their beer according to a new study from There’s a Beer for That, with many believing that the nation’s favourite tipple has far more calories and sugar than it actually does.
Technology
CPL Online launches app for employee learning and communications
The 700,000 client employees already using CPL Online’s console now have access via smart phones and tablets thanks to CPL’s free to download console app, launched yesterday (Monday 2 November 2015).
Menu focus
Focus on stocks and sauces: it's all gravy...
Warming winter dishes are often made better with good stocks and sauces. Alison Baker discovers how you can improve your menu and maintain consistency whether you make your own or buy in