Adjudicator raises £1.5m from pubcos in levies
The Pubs Code Adjudicator’s office raised a total levy of £1.5m in 2016/17 from the six pubcos covered by the legislation.
Archives for July 23, 2017
Gloucester rejects late-night levy proposals
Gloucester Council has rejected proposals to introduce a late night levy and has established a Business Improvement District (BID) instead.
St Peter’s brewery launches second alcohol-free beer
Suffolk-based microbrewery St Peter’s has added a new alcohol-free beer to its range.
GBBF joins forces with the MS Society
The Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) is teaming up with the MS Society for this year’s event to raise funds and spread awareness of multiple sclerosis.
Charter to ensure women's safety at night across London
A new London-wide charter aimed at reducing the risk of crime against women on a night out will be unveiled next year, the capital’s night czar has revealed.
Sharp’s Brewery launches new seasonal beer
Sharp’s brewery has announced the limited release of a California common-style beer.
Barking up the money tree: dogs improve business in pubs
Almost all (98%) dog-friendly pubs believe four-legged customers improve businesses, according to new Kennel Club research.
CVS calls for Government to publish rates relief payment schedule for pubs
The Government should publish a timetable on when pubs will get £25m worth of rates relief, a leading business rates and rents specialist firm has said.
In association with Diageo
Get the cocktail message across
Having a great offer when it comes to cocktails is a proven way of increasing trade, but making sure you convey what you have to customers is the crucial aspect in building sales. Nicholas Robinson reports.
Star Pubs & Bars pumps more than £4m into pub kitchens
Star Pubs & Bars has invested £2.7m in kitchens, and will stump up another £1.6m this year, as part of its fixtures and fittings (F&F) policy.
Legal
How to avoid £150 fine for trading outside
Following national reports of a 5-year-old girl receiving a £150 fine for trading on the street in Mile End, east London, The Morning Advertiser's legal experts Poppleston Allen advised operators on outdoor trading.