The Premier League's lessons for the pubcos
Multiple award winning lessee Steve Haslam compares Premier League football clubs with the pubcos.
Archives for May 31, 2011
Vivas: top tips on wine sales
As the weather starts to get warmer, consumers steadily spend more on wine — wine supplier Vivas has put together some top tips.
Michelin-starred chef joins Hawkshead Brewery
A top chef has joined Hawkshead Brewery at its new Beer Kitchen to help its beer and tapas concept take off.
UKIP calls for investigation into pub trade
A Royal Commission to investigate the pub industry is being recommended by the UK Independence Party. The proposal has been put forward by the...
Food origin more clearly labelled in retail
The majority of retail meat and dairy products now feature origin labelling, food minister Jim Plaice has announced. A survey looked at labels on...
Pub and butcher team up to make pies
A West Yorkshire microbrewery has teamed up with a local butcher to create homemade steak pies. Nookie Pies are now on the menu at J Brindon Addy...
Cider festival for Wetherspoon
J D Wetherspoon is launching a cider festival across all sites in July — the promotion will feature 12 cider festivals.
Pubs' duty of care to punters
A trial of two barmen who were accused of the manslaughter of a young English drinker has raised the whole issue of duty of care.
Police launch June crackdown on drink drivers
Police across the country have launched a month-long summer crackdown on people driving under the influence of drink or drugs. Police will be...
Don't miss our Tenanted Pub Company Summit
There is still a chance to get tickets for the must-attend Tenanted Pub Company Summit at London's Sheraton Park Lane on 28 June. The event, run by...
Banks slammed for strict pub loans criteria
Banks are being increasingly "pernickety" about lending to pubs, experts claim as figures released by the Bank of England show that Britain's top five banks fell short of their target to lend £19bn for the first three months of the year.
Video: Pub operators back VAT cut
Pub operators at the recent MA250 conference explain why they are supporting a cut in VAT for the pub industry.