Gerry's Big Decision pays off for O'Hanlons
Bosses of a small brewery have had their fortunes transformed after business mogul Sir Gerry Robinson chose to invest in their firm. Liz and John...
Archives for July 7, 2009
Lords question two-strikes rule on underage sales
Lords have challenged the Government to prove why a two-strikes-and-you're-out rule is needed for underage alcohol sales. The plan was agreed during...
MPs vote against axing duty escalator
A move to get alcohol duty rates slashed has been thrown out by MPs. Lib Dem MPs tabled a motion to have the alcohol tax escalator - that sees duty...
CAMRA offers hope for ban on restrictive covenants
Opponents of restrictive covenants on pubs have a "big opportunity" to push the government to ban the practice this year, according to the Campaign...
Manager tells of shock after buying pub lease for £1
A lucky couple have bought the lease of the pub they were running as managers for just £1. John Barden and his partner Jayne Anglesea were left...
Helping on-trade create nights to remember
This Friday (July 10), the Pet Shop Boys will perform at London nightclub Matter and revellers will be able to choose from more than 500 different...
Thwaites in Ashes battle of brands
Lancashire brewer Daniel Thwaites has teamed up with Waitrose for an Ashes battle of the brands. Customers will be able to buy Lancaster Bomber and...
Daniel Pearce: What pubs can learn from Michael Jackson
Where were you when you heard that Michael Jackson had died? For a few days the 'King of Pop's' sad demise was the story that dominated every news...
'Restrictive covenants on pubs a disgrace'
Restrictive covenants on pubs being sold are a "revolver to the head" of local authorities but small changes in planning could make a huge difference...
Punch says it will attend Fair Pint summit
Pubco giant Punch Taverns has confirmed it will be represented at an event organised by anti-beer tie campaigners next week. Fair Pint has invited...
Welsh brewer to open £1m Cardiff pub
A Welsh brewing and pub entrepreneur is to open a new £1m "traditional" pub in Cardiff — the first to be built in the city for 25 years. The...
Third pub for Flying Kiwi
A Kiwi chef has added a third pub to his group of Norfolk inns. Chris Coubrough, owner of Flying Kiwi Inns, has taken on a private lease at the...