SIBA blasts alcohol watchdog’s consumption guidelines
New guidance on alcohol consumption from The Portman Group has been criticised by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) because it could “damage the market for speciality beers”.
Archives for March 4, 2019
Businesses ‘need guidance on salary changes’
Pub trade bodies have warned that proposals to change national minimum wage regulations on salaried workers must include clear guidance to businesses.
Focus on Irish gin
Irish, the new thing in gin?
‘Irish’ and ‘gin’, it is fair to say, are two words rarely seen in the same sentence. With that said, some may be surprised to learn that the Emerald Isle has been quietly distilling breathtaking gins and brands with substantial success for some years now.
Hospitality managers work 7.5 hours a week unpaid
Almost one in five hospitality and catering managers regularly work unpaid overtime, new figures from The Trades Union Congress (TUC) have revealed.
Pub apprentices celebrated in National Apprentice Week
Pub businesses are sharing their apprentices’ stories this week for National Apprenticeship Week (4-8 March).
Great British Menu chef opens community pub
Former Great British Menu chef Mark Ellis has entered into a partnership with a community pub in Cheshire owned by Admiral Taverns.
Netflix, dating apps and insolvencies blamed for 19% drop in 24-hour licensed venues
According to commercial law firm EMW, continued cultural change such as the rise of Netflix and dating apps, have created less demand for pubs.