Archives for April 23, 2018

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Number of zero hours contracts rises by 100,000

By Stuart Stone

According to figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on 23 April, the number of contracts that did not guarantee a minimum number of hours rose by 100,000 in the year to November 2017.

Backlash on social media over CAMRA vote

By Nikkie Sutton

Pubs, drinkers and campaigners took to social media to voice their opinions on the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) members voting against representing all pubgoers' interests and all beer and cider drinkers at its AGM.

Jim Cathcart lands UKHospitality role

By Stuart Stone

Cathcart joins UKHospitality as director of policy and regulation from the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) where he worked for 10 years as a senior policy adviser and policy manager.

Beer waste calculations to be ‘more standardised’

By Claire Churchard

Representatives from pub-owning businesses (POBs) have agreed to come up with proposals for a more standardised approach to calculating beer waste from pubs in relation to rent assessments.

CAMRA members call for new rules around diversity and equality

By Nikkie Sutton

Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) members voted to approve a motion calling for the organisation’s board of directors (National Executive) to set equality and diversity targets and report back on progress annually, at its AGM at the weekend.

Edinburgh Gin launches 'garden' variant

By Nicholas Robinson

Edinburgh Gin has launched a new variant in collaboration with the city’s Royal Botanic Garden, using rare and exotic ingredients grown and handpicked from the garden itself.