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Trade raises concern about 50p minimum pricing plan for Scotland

The trade has raised concerns after the Scottish Government confirmed its preference for a 50p-per-unit minimum price for alcohol in Scotland — 5p higher than originally mooted.

Brewing veteran Dave Wickett passes away

Brewing and pub industry veteran Dave Wickett, founder of Sheffield brewery Kelham Island, has died.

Publicans urged to gather more trading info to help business rates appeals

Licensees are being warned to be more diligent with the information they gather when taking on a new pub, to help any future business rates appeals.

All-Party Save the Pub Group celebrates three years with its own brew in Strangers Bar

The All-Party Parliamentary Save the Pub Group has celebrated its third anniversary by holding a celebration in the Strangers’ Bar in the Houses of Parliament, with its own Save The Pub ale brewed by Ilkley Brewery.

Magners revenue grows in the UK

C&C Group, the Irish producer of Magners cider and Tennents lager, has reported a full-year growth in Magners revenue in Britain for the first time in five years, thanks to new variants of the brand.

Spirit puts package of leased pubs on the market

Spirit Pub Company has placed a package of 30 pubs from its leased estate on the market, M&C Report has learnt.

Oxfordshire brewer Hook Norton looks for pubs in Cotswolds heartland

Hook Norton, the Oxfordshire brewer and pub operator, has recruited Colliers International to look for pub acquisitions in and around its Cotswolds heartland.

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RE: Scotland confirms plans for minimum price for alcohol at 50p per unit

Bill Gibson - 15/05/2012 16:53:31

Here is the submission to the Scottish Government by The International Coalit...

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Here is the submission to the Scottish Government by The International Coalit...

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