Archives for December 3, 2015

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News analysis: sugar tax

First shots in sugar tax wars

By Nicholas Robinson

With billions being spent on trying to combat Britain’s growing obesity crisis and its subsequent diabetes epidemic, Nicholas Robinson and Daniel Woolfson take an in-depth look at the arguments for and against the latest quick fix to grab the headlines —...

PMA Sport

Full-time Fletch... on surprise package Leicester City

By Darren Fletcher

Darren Fletcher, BT Sport commentator and host of football show Fletch & Sav, looks at this season's surprise package Leicester City and wonders whether they can keep up the Premier League pace.

Editorial

Time to raise our game across the pub board

By Ed Bedington

The Chancellor’s decision not to extend rate relief for a further year was a nice kick in the teeth for the trade, and just in time for Christmas too!

Autumn statement

Licensees 'distraught' after extra tax burden is revealed

By Oli Gross

Licensees have reacted angrily to the news that three quarters of pubs will have to stomach an extra £1,500 a year tax burden, which could be the tipping point “between life and death” for many businesses.

Legislation

Can a 'night mayor' save London's pubs?

By Emily Sutherland

It’s no secret that London pubs, and particularly pubs that play live music, are under serious pressure from development.

Carlsberg UK Consumer Insights Report

Report: Pubs challenged by cafes as consumers moderate drinking

By Oli Gross

Consumers are spending more than ever before in the on-trade, but pubs face a challenge from cafes and restaurants as people look to moderate their drinking, according to the Carlsberg UK Consumer Insights Report.