Five star success for Marston's pub
A Preston pub is to be a 'scores on the doors' ambassador after taking full marks in the city council's food safety scheme.Preston is one of many...
Archives for April 6, 2008
OFT denies agreement on minimum pricing
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has denied it has given government ministers the green light to introduce minimum pricing on alcohol. Weekend press...
What now for M&B?
As one long-running industry takeover saga drew to a close - to wit, Scottish & Newcastle finally succumbing to the Saxon hordes - interest in...
Geoff Newton: There's no magic solution to the economy's woes
Reading the Sunday papers has always been a rewarding experience for me - in a busy week I can make it last until the following Sunday unless my good...
Pubco boss cycles 350 miles for charity
A pub company boss is cycling hundreds of miles to raise money for soldiers hurt in war zones. Enterprise chief executive Ted Tuppen is joining a...
Speculation rife over minimum pricing
The Government is set to introduce a minimum price of £1 for a can of beer in shops, according to the Sunday People. The paper reported that the...
'Interest rate cut expected despite inflation'
The Bank of England is likely to cut interest rates this week despite the impact that such a move could have on inflation, according to City experts...
Profile: On an upward trajectory
There were many high-flying new entries into The Publican's top 200 Brands Report this year - but one that really stood out was St Austell Tribute,...
St Austell aims to be greenest brewer
Cornish brewer aims to cut its carbon footprint by a third in five years
Business failures rise as credit crunch tightens
The number of UK business failures has increased for the first time in more than a year, as the credit crunch tightens its grip on the...
BII launches shared training scheme
THE BII has urged pub companies to share resources to make sure new licensees are properly trained before taking on a pub.Speaking at the British...
Investor demands Adnams changes share structure
A row has reignited between Suffolk brewer Adnams and one of its shareholders, investment firm Guinness Peat Group (GPG).As well as calling for...