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Pubs code test: Greene King starts its judicial review proceedings

Greene King begins judicial review proceedings over PCA advice note

Greene King has followed through on its threat to bring court action against the office of the pubs code adjudicator (PCA) over the legality of an advice note published on the 2 March 2018.

Government making a mint from your booze sales

The Treasury is continuing to make a mint from UK booze sales, despite a freeze on alcohol duty in November, showing the sector can remain fruitful without another hike.

Craft beer here to stay say 80% of consumers

Consumer demand for artisan beer is not likely to slow down any time soon, according to a new report from a global science company.

Tiny Rebel pulls out of Great British Beer Festival

Welsh craft brewery Tiny Rebel has announced it will pull out of this year’s Great British Beer Festival (GBBF), accusing the organisers of “dictating how we should represent ourselves and our beer”.

BT Sport and Google team up to offer digital training to pubs

BT Sport has announced a 4.9% price rise, but are balancing that with an increased package which promises more sport, loyalty capping and an innovative tie-up with Google to offer licensees expert digital help.

Which British city has the busiest half-time boozers?

Consumer spending data from major tournaments analysed by payment provider Worldpay revealed a five-fold spending increase in Bournemouth pubs during half time - the highest in the UK.

UKHospitality: Government must 'step up' to support sector

Trade body UKHospitality has called upon the Government to “step up” and support the hospitality industry at the second session of the UK Hospitality Commission 2030 on 12 June at the Houses of Parliament.

Why reducing pub waste makes sense

As consumer awareness and concerns about waste increases, smart hospitality businesses are already looking at how they can do more to reduce their environmental footprint.

TripAdvisor ‘influential’ when diners are choosing where to eat

A new survey has found that TripAdvisor is the most influential online dining resource in comparison to Yelp, Google and Facebook.

JDW to ditch Champagne in the run-up to Brexit

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon (JDW) will offer more drinks from the UK and non-EU producers and brewers across its 880-strong estate from Monday 9 July in the run-up to the country’s departure from the EU.

Machine gambling: the latest on stakes for fixed odds betting terminals

You will have no doubt seen the significant volume of publicity surrounding the recent changes to stake limits for fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs).

Minimum unit pricing on trade sales would breach EU law

Applying minimum unit pricing (MUP) legislation on sales to trade buyers would breach EU laws on competition and the free movement of goods, according to a global law firm.

Top operator restores confidence after nut allergy mistake

A customer with a severe nut allergy was recently served nuts at the Oxford branch of the Alchemist despite telling the waiting staff about her allergy and being told specifically that the meal she was ordering did not contain nuts.

Realities of a crisis management plan

Even the very best operators can have a serious incident of some description occur at their premises. This could be licensing related eg, a mass brawl or stabbing, or it could relate to another area of regulatory control such as health and safety or food...