'Alcohol intake could be a ticking time bomb'
"Assuming that you are counting your units properly, what sort of level should ring the alarm bells? If an average-sized man is drinking 35 units a...
Archives for February 2, 2009
Government ministers agree to discuss pub crisis
Five government ministers are to meet with MPs to hear Parliamentarian's fears for the future of the pub trade.The senior government figures have...
The City, the pubcos and a glimmer of recovery, mebbe?
Remember when Thatcher was busy privatising everything that moved, turning us into a nation of short-term shareholders? Our TV screens were chock...
Hamish Champ: Service with a grimace
In these tough economic times you'd think businesses would be falling all over themselves to impress customers, potential or already captured.With...
Pub failure rate on the increase
The pub sector's problems have been highlighted in new research which shows the failure rate in the sector is on the increase.According to insolvency...
151% more pubs go bust over Christmas
The number of pubs going bust in the fourth quarter of 2008 rose a massive 151% on last year as the economic downturn hit and people began to stay at...
New BBN schemes hailed a success
Eight new Best Bar None (BBN) schemes have hailed their first year of operation a great success.
There's no business like snow business
Pubs have been working hard to keep business ticking over despite heavy snow falling across much of the country. Some pubs have even seen a boost to...
Dallaglio to visit thousands of pubs
Former England rugby captain Lawrence Dallaglio is set to make an appearance at thousands of pubs during the Six Nations tournament, thanks to Greene King.
Old Pulteney's sea legs
Old Pulteney used the London Boat Show as a launch platform for its latest campaign, which aims to reinforce its maritime links. The single malt...