All news articles for November 01, 2017

Joint venture between Charles Wells and Little Gems Country Dining unveiled

01-Nov-2017 By James Wallin

Charles Wells and Little Gems Country Dining have signed heads of terms to run a combination of the Little Gems and Charles Wells’ Apostrophe Pubs.

Slug & Lettuce Beckenham to re-open its doors after festive facelift

01-Nov-2017 By Stuart Stone

A re-vamped Slug and Lettuce in Beckenham, south-east London, will open on Friday 3 November after an extensive, £250,000 renovation that is expected to create 10 new jobs across front-of-house positions.

Wetherspoon launches beer mat manifesto for Brexit

01-Nov-2017 By Michelle Perrett

JD Wetherspoon has placed 500,000 beer mats in its 895 pubs, calling for the UK parliament to back its three-point Brexit manifesto.

Why pub chefs should never wash meat

01-Nov-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Pub chefs should not wash raw meat due to a risk of contamination in the kitchen, according the food safety experts.

Admiral agrees deal wth G1 for Heineken pubs

01-Nov-2017 By Michelle Perrett

Admiral Taverns, in partnership with G1 Group, is to acquire a number of pubs from Heineken’s Star Pubs & Bars business.

Pubs to lose out on gaming machine plans

01-Nov-2017 By Michelle Perrett

Pubs could find themselves losing out on a valuable income stream if the Government presses ahead with its plans for fixed odds betting machines, trade associations have warned.

PCA report on pubcos and MRO due in weeks

01-Nov-2017 By Michelle Perrett

The pubs code adjudicator (PCA) will publish a report in the "coming weeks" on the outcome of an investigation into the actions of pubcos regarding the market-rent-only (MRO) option.

BrewDog launches climate change protest beer

01-Nov-2017 By James Beeson

Scottish craft brewer and bar chain owner BrewDog has unveiled a protest beer to remind global leaders to prioritise issues relating to climate change.

Inquiry into hotel booking sites offers pubs opportunity to speak up

01-Nov-2017 By Stuart Stone

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into third-party hotel booking sites amidst concerns over the clarity, accuracy and presentation of their company information – including how they make money.

Campaign to cut beer tax debated in Parliament

01-Nov-2017 By James Beeson

MPs from all political parties spoke out in support of fairer tax treatment for the beer and pub industry in Parliament yesterday.

How to make the most of Great British Sausage Week

01-Nov-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The Morning Advertiser’s sister title Meat Trades Journal is running The Big Sausage Week from 31 October to 6 November and pubs should get involved to make some porky profits.