MA500: Licensing Act changes - what are the odds?
The House of Lords select committee laid out its proposals for a “major overhaul” of the Licensing Act 2003 in early April.
Archives for June 8, 2017
DUP deal ‘could be positive’ for hospitality trade
Theresa May has said she will form a government with the support of Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) hours after losing 12 seats in the general election, which left her eight short of a majority and the country with a hung parliament.
New faces at NWTC and Loungers
New World Trading Company (NWTC) and Loungers reshuffle senior staff to boost growth.
National sporting rivalries dominate this weekend's sport
England face oldest rivals in cricket and football
Security services publish terror attack guidance for pubs
The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) published new guidance specifically for pubs and bars on Thursday (8 June) following the recent terror attacks in the UK.
World Gin Day: the gin boom continues to soar
Sales of gin in the UK have grown 12% in volume in the past 12 months and the category is now worth £655m, according to the Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA).
MA500: we aren't saying don't drink, it's pubs having something for everyone
With Millennials drinking less than any other age group, Club Soda co-founder Laura Willoughby demonstrated to delegates how adding to their drinks offer can pay dividends.
General Election 2017
'Pub champion’ Mulholland loses seat
Chair of the British Pub Confederation MP Greg Mulholland lost his Leeds North West seat in the general election, that has ended in a hung parliament that saw most pub campaigning MPs re-elected.
Top 50 Gastropubs
Coach head chef: ‘It’s all about deliciousness’
Tom Kerridge’s the Coach in Marlow's head chef Nick Beardshaw lets The Morning Advertiser in on what drives dish inspiration at the Buckinghamshire pub, as well as what it is like working with Kerridge.
General Election 2017
Pub agenda ‘must not be delayed’ by hung parliament
Leading figures in the pub industry have warned that progress on issues that affect pubs must not be delayed by the hung parliament election result.
Fuller’s results: food up, beer down
London pub group and brewer Fuller’s profits rose by 5% to £42.9m last year, driven mainly by food and accommodation.
Open all hours: how to capitalise on the demand for breakfast
Brexit may have dented consumer confidence in the UK, but eating out is still booming, and with breakfast becoming an increasingly important part of the mix, more and more pubs have been dipping their toes into the early morning market
Opinion
Opinion: 50 ways to avoid an MRO
Last Saturday in my fifty first season in senior cricket, I was skippering the mighty Cookley Thirds in the Worcestershire League.
MA500: top tips on holding live music events
Music maestro Ethan Allen gave delegates at last month (May)'s MA500 meeting in Liverpool, his top tips on how best to use live music in their venues:
Can pubs meet customers' bread kneads?
Stretching to put a home-baked offering on the menu could knock you back a bit, however, there are pre-made products out there that could prove just as good. Whatever you decide is best for your business. making the right decision could see your profits...
MA500: hitting the Mersey
The latest MA500 business club saw the sights and sites of Liverpool and heard from operators inside and outside of the trade before pounding the streets for a study tour.