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Biggest fall in drinking for 60 years

The UK saw the biggest fall in alcohol consumption in 60 years, according to the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA). It was also the fourth annual decline in five years and UK drinkers are now consuming 13% less alcohol than in 2004.

 

Molson Coors: Diageo plans undermine responsible drinking

The furore over Diageo's controversial plea for the duty escalator to remain in place for all products except spirits continues apace.

 

Wetherspoon to create 1,000 jobs for school leavers

Pub operator JD Wetherspoon is to create 1,000 new jobs for 16 and 17 year-olds in the next 12 months.

 

Critics slam 45p minimum price in Scotland

A Scottish pub trade leader has hit out at the 45p a unit minimum price plan fearing it will damage the sector.

 

Wetherspoon threatens Diageo boycott

JD Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin says he’ll throw out Diageo products if the drinks giant stands by its 'anti-pub' stance on alcohol duty.

 

The slow death of the long lease

Tenants signing up to long leases need to have a very strong business strategy to survive the full term, says Paul Charity.

 

Smoke ban ‘is main cause’ of pub losses

New research claims shock proof that the smoking ban has been the main cause of pub closures in the UK.

 

Call for fairer approach to underage stings

A powerful alliance of different industries has called for a fairer and more consistent approach by authorities for tackling underage sales.

 

Get expert advice at Responsible Drinks Retailing conference

Valuable advice and updates on best practice will be delivered by a host of experts from across the industry at the RDR conference.

 

Tokyo Industries buys Luminar’s Tru nightclub

Nightclub company Tokyo Industries has bought Tru nightclub in York from Luminar. The club will be converted to its Tokyo brand.

 

Rare whisky duo launch

Two rare Japanese whiskies are set to hit UK shores this autumn. Both are available only as limited editions at around £70 to £80 a bottle.

 

Citrus cachaça set for UK

A citrus-flavoured Brazilian cachaça is ready to hit UK pubs and bars — Salto has a lower alcoholic strength than other cachaça brands, at 24% ABV.

 

Totally English wine list for south-west pub

English wine is to become a major feature of one south-west London pub from next month.

 

Longshot acquires Bel & Dragon from Orchid Group

Longshot has acquired the four-strong Bel & Dragon group of pub restaurants from the Orchid Group.

 

Lease length drops to record low

The average length of a lease has fallen to its lowest recorded level with 97% of small businesses having a lease less than 10 years long.

 

Ha Ha buyer given extra four weeks

Industry sources report that the putative buyer for Bay Restaurants’ Ha Ha Bar & Grill brand have been given another four weeks.

 

Wine seller: Boathouse in Tewkesbury

It’s four months since we first visited the Boathouse in Tewkesbury as part of our Wine Seller series.

 

Thirst among equals: students in pubs

Students can be a lucrative bunch, but do they have to come at the cost of the rest of your customers? Noli Dinkovski thinks not.

 

Pub furniture: sitting pretty

Sofas have become de rigueur in pubs, but fixed furniture is a far more efficient use of space. Either way, comfort is key, says Ian Boughton.

 

Time Out Pub Award finalists revealed

Meantime Brewery's new Greenwich site the Old Brewery is a finalist in two awards in Time Out London's annual Eating & Drinking Awards 2010.

 

Pubco plots second Pierre White site?

Pub company Powder Train is believed to be planning a second joint venture site with Marco Pierre White.

 

Council helps pubs launch seniors club

A council has launched a scheme to help pubs in its county set up lunch clubs for senior citizens.

 

Five biggest threats to pub trade: tough times, taxes & Theresa

The next 12 months may be every bit as “challenging” as the past 12 months, says Jay Smith as he outlines the five biggest threats.

 

The slow death of the long lease

Tenants signing up to long leases need to have a very strong business strategy to survive the full term, says Paul Charity.

 

X marks the hotspots among great pubs

Licensee Steve Haslam talks about how attention to service, quality, cleanliness, great food and well-served drinks can give a pub the X Factor.

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Smoke ban ‘is main cause’ of pub losses

Richard Yates - 03/09/2010 15:09:54

Phil...it's a little disingenuous to say "the smoking ban took away 68% of the pubs regular customers-the core base of the ...

RE: Biggest fall in drinking for 60 years

George Baker - 03/09/2010 15:06:44

Nick, there's a lot of confusion surrounding these figures, but as I understand it (and as reported on TV) the BBPA ...

Smoke ban ‘is main cause’ of pub losses

Phil Johnson - 03/09/2010 15:01:28

George/Richard you are quite right in what you say but you must remember that the smoking ban took away 68% of ...

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