Trade bosses: pubs are responsible
Leaders of trade groups defend pubs over accusations from MPs that they act irresponsibly — pubs were accused of encouraging drunkeness through drinks promotions during a hearing on the Licensing Act.
Archives for November 11, 2008
Stocks and sauces focus: A helping hand
...the reality is that time pressures, skill levels and staff costs do not always allow for this. Claire Sullivan, marketing director of Unilever...
Magners maker appoints John Dunsmore as chief executive
In a surprise move Magners cider producer C&C Group has appointed former Scottish & Newcastle boss John Dunsmore as its chief executive....
Sharkey urges live music licensing shake-up
Punk legend Feargal Sharkey today attacked the way the licensing of small-scale live music has been handled under the licensing regime and urged more...
'Society warns of legal hurdle in cheap drink clampdown'
The Scottish government could be overstepping its powers in its bid to tackle problems caused by excessive drinking, according to the Law Society of...
Mark Daniels: Is this the Wii forward?
There is no one area in my pub that could easily accommodate such a table, and the ensuing throng of pool players, their cues and the assorted space...
Adam Withrington: What can the pub industry learn from Barack Obama?
What is about Barack Obama that enthuses us all so much? His victory last week has seen an outpouring of optimism many of us can scarcely believe....
WSTA: Gov should build on partnership approach
The Government should build on the partnership approach rather than use price and tax to reduce alcohol-related harm, says WSTA.
'Minimum pricing is untested and untargeted'
Minimum pricing is an untested and untargeted tool and a ban on below cost selling of alcohol would be far more effective — that's the view of the...
BII unveils new chief executive
The BII has appointed the deputy regional director for economy in Tyne and Wear Neil Robertson as its new chief executive, the Morning Advertiser can...
Employment: I saw Maureen kissing Santa Claus
We've had our first snow, so Christmas must be just around the corner. If you're an owner or manager of a pub or restaurant, you may be planning your...
Smoke-ban-hit pubs could be in-line for rate cut
Licensees could save thousands of pounds in rates if they can prove their business has been directly affected by the smoking ban. And pubs that have...
CAMRA campaigns for local beer for local pubs
One industry initiative is proving The Publican is not the only pub trade voice calling for licensees to profit from addressing environmental...
Stocks & sauces focus: May the sauce be with you
"To improve the product in glass or can, you must improve it while it is still in the ground." That view, expressed by HJ Heinz over a century ago,...
The Big Cheese winning recipe: Really Cheesy Pork Provencal
Really Cheesy Pork Provençal Serves 4 Ingredients350g Diced, lean pork lightly dusted in flourA pinch of sea salt Black Pepper freshly milledA pinch...
Stocks & sauces focus: Time to take stock
Sauces are the building blocks of most cookery - and one of the first skills you should check when employing kitchen staff. But we all need a...