Pubcos fail to act decisively on reforms
Anyone who witnessed the last Business, Innovation & Skills Committee hearing in July could see that the report was only ever heading one way.
Archives for September 29, 2011
Anger at 'gastro' term ban
The son of one of the pioneers of the gastropub has branded the Good Food Guide’s decision to ban the term from future editions as a “huge insult”.
Pumpclips: some big boobs
Fancy an Old Slapper? No, me neither. Neither does Jeff Pickthall. Jeff is an excellent beer judge and taster, and saviour of my quest to recreate the original sea route of India Pale Ale. (You’ll have to buy the book. Please.)
Brighton Council seeks VAT rise for off-licence sales
Brighton & Hove City Council is the first local authority to call for the Government to set differential rates of VAT for the on and off-trades to help combat the cheap booze fuelling binge drinking.
National Cask Ale Week kicks off tomorrow
National Cask Ale Week, kicks off tomorrow, with pub across the country supporting ‘Try Before You Buy’.
Lembit Opik backs British Pub Week
Former Liberal Democrat MP Lembit Opik has thrown his support behind British Pub Week, describing it as “the beginning of the fightback” for a struggling industry.
Warning issued over choosing a pub property agent
Licensees looking to sell their pub have been warned to be on their guard when choosing an agent.
BBPA meets Treasury over VAT cut
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) will meet Treasury officials this week to discuss the possibility of a VAT reduction across businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors.
Be vigilant: the lone moaners are out there
A month ago the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) had a pop at Heineken over its advert for Kronenbourg 1664, which it judged implied that the beer was brewed in France, which it isn’t. The ruling generated national media interest, including the...