Tap into WaterAid nears £20k mark
Cash raised by pubs in support of The Publican's chosen charity WaterAid is nearing the £20,000 mark. In just under a year since we linked up with...
Archives for March 9, 2011
Julian Grocock: 'It's time for beer, not mead'
A few weeks ago I returned home to be told by a daughter that I'd missed a phone call from a journalist - a well respected name in the world of food...
'Food prices rising faster in Britain than rest of Europe'
Food prices are rising three times as fast in Britain than the rest of Europe, raising fears that supermarkets in this country are taking advantage...
MP's beer tie Bill to get full debate in Parliament
An MP's bid to force the government to intervene on the beer tie is gathering steam after he received cross-party support in Parliament today....
Horwood's Bill gets cross party support
Ministers are under renewed pressure to introduce new laws to restrict the beer tie after a Bill to force changes received cross party support.
Government sticks to vending machine ban
The Government has stuck to plans to ban cigarette vending machines in England from 1 October. The Department of Health (DoH) today published...
MP introduces Bill to relax beer tie
An MP is introducing a Bill into Parliament today to force pubcos to give tenants a free-of-tie option combined with an open-market rent review. Tied lessees must also be offered a guest beer option under the Tied Public Houses Bill.
Making the best pub fish and chips
Sheila McWattie looks at ideas for driving sales of pub classic fish & chips including making better batter, top chips and running promotions.
Suffolk pubs warned over 'false food' claims
One in six pubs, restaurants and shops in Suffolk have been accused of "cheating" customers by making false claims about food being "organic",...
'Booze bus users should be fined'
Drunk people using Westminster's "booze bus" programme should be fined £80 to help prevent repeat behaviour, according to think-tank Demos. The...
Tchenguiz brothers arrested
Robert Tchenguiz has been arrested along with his brother Vincent as part of the investigation into the collapse of Icelandic investment bank Kaupthing.
Beer rate drop shows need for tax freeze, says BBPA
An overall drop in beer consumption is a further reason for the government to take it easy on the trade at the Budget, according to the British Beer...
Restaurant Group: pubs trading well
The Restaurant Group (TRG) has reported an increase in margins and profits at its pub restaurants for the 53 weeks to 2 January.