S&N's great Scott: John Barras leads the way
Scottish & Newcastle's head of brands, Russell Scott, tells Mark Stretton why the John Barras chain is a leading light in the 'local pub'...
Archives for April 4, 2002
Revolution marches on - Inventive's £6m expansion fund
Inventive Leisure has raised £6m to finance further expansion of its vodka bars.Students and young professionals from Aberdeen down to Soho are not...
SAB confirms talks to buy Miller
South African Breweries has confirmed it is in talks to buy US beer maker Miller, a deal that would create the world's second biggest...
Brewers hope for duty announcement in Budget speech
Chancellor Gordon Brown is widely expected to announce the introduction of progressive beer duty in his Budget speech later this month.A sliding...
Landmark decision could open floodgates for rural pub conversions
More pubs in rural Wales could be converted into private houses after a licensee in Llantilio Crossenny, Monmouthshire, won a landmark planning...
St George's Day extensions granted as campaign gains ground
Pubs are winning the battle for extended hours to celebrate St George's Day with an unprecedented number of extensions approved already.Bedford...