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Pubco: GMB is threatening pub livelihoods

Tied licensees who take part in industrial action are putting their businesses and homes at risk, one pubco has warned. The pubco hit out after trade union the GMB announced a series of 16 national roadshows to ballot on industrial action.

 

Pub poker firm Redtooth sees turnover rise

National pub poker and quiz specialists Redtooth has revealed a 20% uplift in turnover for 2009 to over £2m.

 

'Licensees are society's best policemen'

Licensees are one of society’s best policemen, a top officer told the National Pubwatch Conference today.

 

Alcoholic drinks brands banned under TV rules

The Government will not allow alcoholic drinks to appear in TV shows under new product placement rules.

 

South Notts pubs pass underage sting tests

All 15 pubs refused to serve an underage test purchaser in South Nottinghamshire this month.

 

Oxford Hotels appointed to run Pubs 'n' Bars

Pubs ‘n’ Bars, the collapsed managed and tenanted pub operator, is being run by a temporary management firm set up by Oxford Hotels & Inns.

 

New responsible alcohol retailing group launched

A new training scheme to help bar staff recognise and handle alcohol excess before it gets out of hand has been launched today.

 

Pubs warned over doorstaff hiring licence

Licensees have been warned to ensure they have the correct licence to hire doorstaff privately.

 

Michelin star restaurant staff walkout over pub plan

Staff at The Goose at Britwell Salome have walked out because of an alleged dispute over turning the restaurant into a pub.

 

South Norfolk Council backs pubs against huge rate rises

South Norfolk Council is fighting the case of pubs facing a “crippling” 130% hike in business rates.

 

The everlasting threat of noise

An abatement notice is a potent weapon in a local authority’s armoury because the threat it poses is more or less everlasting, says Peter Coulson.

 

Play it again, Sam (and DCMS)

The DCMS wants to exempt pianos and any other facility that allows a musical instrument to be played without amplification, says Peter Coulson.

 

Dark Star rising as new brewery opens

Dark Star started as a pub cellar project, but has graduated to a sophisticated new site, says Roger Protz.

 

New responsible alcohol retailing group launched

A new training scheme to help bar staff recognise and handle alcohol excess before it gets out of hand has been launched today.

 

Ten ways to boost breakfast sales

They say it’s the most important meal of the day. Sheila McWattie investigates how licensees can use breakfast to help drive sales.

 

Breakfast boosters: rise and let sales shine

Jo Bruce looks at ways licensees can crack a breakfast offer including menu ideas, healthier options and breakfasts to go.

 

Red Stripe promotes its music awards with Last.com

Red Stripe has signed a four-month deal with Last.fm to promote its Red Stripe Music Award (RSMA).

 

Aspall wins big at World's Best Cider Awards

Aspall Premier Cru has won the title of World’s Best Cider for the second year running.

 

Alcoholic drinks brands banned under TV rules

The Government will not allow alcoholic drinks to appear in TV shows under new product placement rules.

 

Pub poker firm Redtooth sees turnover rise

National pub poker and quiz specialists Redtooth has revealed a 20% uplift in turnover for 2009 to over £2m.

 

Oxford Hotels appointed to run Pubs 'n' Bars

Pubs ‘n’ Bars, the collapsed managed and tenanted pub operator, is being run by a temporary management firm set up by Oxford Hotels & Inns.

 

Eleventh site for Principle Leisure

North-east pub operator Principle Leisure is set to open its 11th site — in a former video store in Guisborough, Teesside.

 

Michelin star restaurant staff walkout over pub plan

Staff at The Goose at Britwell Salome have walked out because of an alleged dispute over turning the restaurant into a pub.

 

George & Dragon named Best Gastropub in Kent

The George & Dragon near Sevenoaks has scooped Best Gastropub in the Kent Restaurant Awards.

 

Ten ways to boost breakfast sales

They say it’s the most important meal of the day. Sheila McWattie investigates how licensees can use breakfast to help drive sales.

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