European commissioner criticises UK alcohol taxes
High taxes on drink in Britain have been criticised by a European commissioner who was visiting Tony Blair.Internal market commissioner Fritz...
Archives for November 22, 2001
MP announces AWP prize hike
Trade welcomes news of gaming machine jackpots rising to £25 Jackpots on AWP machines in pubs will rise to £25 early in the new year, the...
Men warned about new "date-rape drug
Police have warned all male clubbers, party-goers and unsuspecting pub regulars to be more alert and cautious when accepting drinks from females. The...
E-marketing - the future of customer communication
An increasing number of pub operators are using electronic marketing techniques to keep in touch with their customers. Glynn Davis looks at the...
Dark spirits - the history of whisky, rum and brandy
While vodka has overtaken whisky as the pub trade's best-selling spirit, there is still plenty of life left in the dark spirits category. John Porter...
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The threat of a ban on smoking in pubs is not a new one. It has hovered over the trade for more than two years and even now represents a very real...
Trade holds up despite attacks
Companies boosted by strong sector performanceLeisure groups are standing defiant in the face of terrorist attacks and curbed travel. Companies...