Pubs minister refuses to be drawn on beer duty cut
Andrew Percy, the pubs minister, has said it is possible the Government may bow to industry pressure and cut beer duty in March's Budget.
Archives for February 9, 2017
Outrage over supermarkets’ cheap Valentine’s meal deals
Supermarkets are throwing their low tax rates in the faces of Britain’s pubs by selling cheap Valentine’s Day meal deals, which can cost up to 300% less than similar out-of-home dinners.
Mitchells & Butlers apologises to ‘mocked’ job candidate
Mitchells & Butlers has apologised to an interviewee who was ‘mocked’ in a text message when applying for a job at its Miller & Carter steakhouse format.
Licensing victory for new London gay bar
A new high-profile gay bar in London’s Vauxhall has been granted a 5am licence after lawyers scored a rare victory with the local council’s licensing authority.
Scotch Egg Challenge 2017: Drapers Arms named winner
Top London gastropub the Drapers Arms, in Islington, has been crowned champion of this year's Scotch Egg Challenge.
My Pub: The Guinea Grill, Mayfair
Well-known pub manager Oisin Rogers took charge of historic Young's pub the Guinea Grill, Mayfair, in mid-2016, moving over from popular Islington site the Canonbury. He gives the Morning Advertiser the low down on what it takes to run one of the...
Punch tenants won’t be forced to buy only Heineken products
Star Pubs & Bars managing director Lawson Mountstevens has assured current Punch tenants they will not be forced to buy solely Heineken products.
Cumbria pub destroyed in blaze to reopen after £2m revamp
A fire-ravaged Cumbrian pub is set to reopen after a £2m investment by owner Robinsons Brewery.