Treasury committee concludes business rates system ‘broken’
Industry bodies have welcomed a Treasury committee report into the impact of business rates that concluded the current system was unfair and alternatives should be examined next year.
Archives for October 31, 2019
Beer delivery strikes ‘won’t impact pubs’ at Christmas
Workers at a drinks delivery company – with customers including Carlsberg, Coors, Greene King and Mitchells & Butlers – have agreed to strike in the run-up to Christmas.
B&K promotes ‘pairing and sharing’ with new menu
Brewhouse & Kitchen (B&K) is endorsing a more communal style of eating this winter by offering guests a range of dished intended to be matched with complementary beers.
Greene King pub turns rating around after former ‘rat infestation’
A Greene King pub hopes its new four-star rating will “restore the local community’s confidence” after being under investigation due to a “rat infestation”.
Greene King deal completed
The £2.7bn deal for Greene King to be taken on by Hong Kong company CK Bidco has now been completed with the pubco’s share listing now cancelled on the London Stock Exchange, The Morning Advertiser’s sister title MCA has reported.
Village pub slapped with zero food-hygiene rating
A village pub has been awarded the lowest food-hygiene rating of zero and its food safety management deemed to need urgent improvement.