Back to Basics: Expanding your business
After the initial struggle of starting up, many pubs and other licensed trade businesses find themselves at a standstill and unsure of how to expand...
Archives for June 16, 2008
Westminster: no plans to ban outside drinking
A London council has branded as "ridiculous" claims it is planning to ban outside drinking.The claims, sparked by a licence review involving a Soho...
Ask An Expert: Viewing a pub
I¹m planning to buy a pub and have been offered several to view. What should I be looking at and what questions should I ask?First find out what,...
Court backs taxman in minimum wage tax row
The taxman has wonthe latest battle in the drive to prevent pubs and restaurants from calculating tips as part of minimum wage payments to staff.An...
Ad campaign launched to tackle binge-drinking
A £4m ad campaign warning 18 to 24 year-olds about the dangers of binge-drinking has been launched by the government today. The hard-hitting...
Scotland confirms minimum price plans
21 as legal purchase age in shops and social responsibility fee also included
Premium Bars & Restaurants' profits down
The smoking ban, pressure on consumer spending and a depressed property market will result in Premium Bars & Restaurants' (PBR) annual profits...
Brulines benefits from tough market
The tough trading environment for pubs is expected to prove a boost for cellar and AWP monitoring outfit Brulines as operators drive to become more...
Scottish alcohol crackdown set for 2009
The Scottish government has today confirmed plans to introduce a minimum price on a unit of alcohol and ban loss-leading promotions. As widely...