Legal advice: Ongoing concerns
A recent case before a London Tax Tribunal will be of interest to those entering into new business opportunities in the licensed trade. The premises...
Archives for July 26, 2006
New fire rules cause licensees headaches
Preparations for the new fire safety regulations, due in October, are causing licensees major financial headaches. The changes, which affect all...
In Session... with Ben McFarland
Beer sales are supposed to be solar powered. Aside from England winning the World Cup (it seems laughable now doesn't it?), there's nothing that the...
The spice is right
Product Trial: Sharwood'sVenue: The Maypole Inn, Hayling Island, HampshireIndian and Asian is one of the UK's most popular food styles, particularly...
Drinks giant caught out over leaked email
Bosses at drinks giant Constellation have been left red-faced after a leaked email revealed they are encouraging employees to buy the firm's own...
Wine supplier urges staff to boost sales
Wine supplier Constellation Europe sent an email urging staff to buy the company's wine in JD Wetherspoons to help them win a supply contract to the...
Heatwave brings problems for pubs
While the hot weather has brought soaring profits for many pubs, licensees have also been experiencing some unexpected problems.The continuing...
City Comment: Hamish Champ
The Publican's City desk would like to pass on its congratulations to Messrs Turner, Emeny and Roberts over at west London brewer Fuller's regarding...
Licensing Act has not increased crime
Critics of the new licensing regime are continuing to be confounded as new government research shows it is not causing a rise in crime. Latest Home...
Pubs will be smoke-free by next summer, but still no precise start-date
Virtually all enclosed public places and workplaces, including pubs, will be smoke-free by summer 2007. Following the Health Bill receiving Royal...
DIY with a difference
On the face of it, accepting a dinner booking and then telling the diners they'll have to cook their own main course doesn't sound like a recipe for...
Calling all sausage makers...
The Foodservice Sausage of the Year Competition 2006 has been formally launched, with pubs urged top make sure their suppliers enter the trade's best...
The Crehan verdict
The "big man wins again" was how licensee Bernie Crehan summed up the loss of his landmark court case in a statement last week. The licensee had...
A brand with bite
Pulling back from a planned stock market flotation can be cause for a few raised eyebrows, but Karan Bilimoria, who as a 27-year-old accountant...
Scots MP targets supermarket bargain booze
The Scottish Parliament is considering targeting cheap supermarket booze promotions in a bid to beat binge-drinking. Liberal Democrat MSP Donald...