Archives for December 3, 2008

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Pub code set to ban all-inclusives

By Ewan Turney

The Government is set to unveil a ban on all-inclusive drinks promotions later today as part of a mandatory code for the trade — but supermarkets are likely to escape again.

'Family' trap for underage cig sales

By Tony Halstead

Licensees are being caught out by new-style entrapment tactics employed by trading standards officers to target underage tobacco sales. Officers are...

Country inn up for grabs in pub quiz

An entrepreneurial licensee has launched the ultimate pub quiz - offering the lease to his sixteenth century inn as the grand prize.The winner of the...

Darts tournament reaches final stages

By Matt Eley Matt

Darts star Bobby George was on hand to present Lee Williams with a £1,000 cheque for charity after he won the Southern England regional final of the...

Trade reaction to code

By MA Reporter

Trade leaders give their reaction to plans for the mandatory code announced in the Queen's Speech today: British Beer & Pub Association chief...

WKD returns to TV screens

RTD brand WKD returns to TV screens nationwide this month with a new advert - its fourth burst of TV advertising this year.The ad, "Warm Up", will...

Government confirms mandatory pub code

By MA team

Trade leaders say Government plans for a mandatory retailing code on pubs will make life harder for hosts. Code will ban all-inclusive deals but happy hours escape.