MPs will investigate illicit trade across a range of sectors, including alcohol, as part of a new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) formed to push the problem up the political agenda.
The pub industry seems to be leaning towards a continuation of Conservative Party rule according to the results of our general election survey, with many citing Brexit as the key battleground for their votes. Ed Bedington reports.
Operators have been warned they could be sentenced to a lifetime behind bars if a customer dies from drinking counterfeit alcohol bought and consumed on their premises.
The Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD) has urged pubs to be vigilant when purchasing alcohol following the introduction of tougher wholesale registration rules.
The Best Brewing Pub Company winner at this year's Publican Awards – North Brewing Co – has revealed a new sour beer, among a flurry of other launches.
BrewDog pleads “please don’t steal our trademarks” in a blog post following the dispute over a Birmingham pub name that left the brewer and pub operator criticised by consumers.
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has reiterated its message that the trade is keen to help tackle childhood obesity but without the burden falling on licensees.
Operators need to be flexible in order to survive Brexit, Barclays hospitality and leisure team relationship director Bob Silk told delegates at a panel discussion earlier this week (Monday 20 March).
Hop Stuff Brewery has hired former Meantime head brewer Andrew Dickson to oversee its £1.5m expansion plans and will announce two more big-league appointments soon.
Police are obstructing a Teesside pub’s bid to open until 5.30am because of its “violent past”, despite bosses claiming the site now attracts a more “cosmopolitan” clientele.
