Chickens are roosting for Alcohol Concern
I had a distinct sense of chickens coming home to roost when I heard that Alcohol Concern had lost its annual funding from the Department of Health.
Archives for November 3, 2011
Strongbow's advert roll-out after Facebook campaign
Strongbow is putting one of 30 different versions of the same TV advert out each day this month as part of its Hard Graft campaign.
GMB to survey pubs to fight hike in rent
The GMB is to undertake a survey of pub rents in the East Midlands area in a bid to fight a proposed 60% rent hike at a Punch pub.
Tim Sykes named Best Individual at MA250 Awards
Beds and Bars chairman Tim Sykes was crowned Best Individual at the MA250 Awards for independent multiple operators in London yesterday.
Time for change: an open letter to Bob Ivell
Dear Bob, I trust you’re well. Welcome back to the pub trade. You will have noticed that right now our industry’s collective voice is as fragmented as ever. I know there have been a few distractions at Mitchells & Butlers (M&B), Bob, but things need to...
Alcohol Concern likely to scale back activity
Alcohol Concern, the influential health campaign group that’s broadly viewed as anti-industry, looks likely to scale down its activities after the Government withdrew its funding for the body.
Pipe & Glass named Michelin Pub of the Year
The Pipe & Glass in South Dalton, near Beverley, East Yorkshire, has been named Pub of the Year in the Michelin Eating Out in Pubs Guide 2012.
11 Luminar sites to close, interest in estate
The administrators of Luminar and its subsidiaries have taken steps to close 11 loss making clubs as part of their ongoing strategic review of the business.
Bars could close if PPL fees increase
Late-night pubs, bars and clubs that host DJ nights and discos will be forced out of business if proposed changes to the way music royalties are paid are pushed through — that’s the clear message from a host of operators who laid bare the shocking extent...