Archives for October 19, 2008

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DCMS backs national pub celebration

By Ewan Turney

The Department of Culture, Media and Sport has thrown its full support behind next year's national celebration of pubs — Pub in the Park. Licensing minister Gerry Sutcliffe says pubs have a hugely important role to play in the community.

SIA given £17.4m to plug financial hole

By Matt Eley Matt

Doorstaff licensing body the Security Industry Authority (SIA) has been given an extra £17.4million of public money so it carry out its work. The...

Merchant Inns reopens historic pub

A pub where Lord Nelson was known to stop for a pie and a pint on his way to Portsmouth has reopened after a major refurbishment.However, diners at...

SIA given £17.4m Government bail-out

By John Harrington

Doorstaff regulator the Security Industry Authority (SIA) has received £17.4m in extra public funding due to administration problems and "poor forecasting" of licensing demands.

Bushmills in £4m give-away

Diageo whiskey brand Bushmills is running a £4m give-away promotion in selected pubs nationwide this month.Consumers can win prize money of £8,...

The pubcos and the 'real economy'

By Hamish Champ

Nothing excites some pub industry watchers like the prospect of a big player going belly up. But apart from the odd firebrand licensee few people I...