Archives for November 21, 2011

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Applaud the trade for progress on racism

By Dave Daly

The Anton Ferdinand and John Terry case (in which Chelsea captain Terry has been accused of making a racist comment to the QPR centre-half) has got me thinking about this issue in the licensing trade.

Amber Taverns secures new funding

By Mark Wingett

Amber Taverns, the Preston-based operator of wet-led freehold pubs, has secured £5m in new funding to enable it to push towards its aim of operating a 100-strong estate by 2014.

Pubs warned over pre-Christmas robberies

By Michelle Perrett

The Metropolitan Police has urged licensees to be vigilant about robbery prevention in the lead-up to Christmas.The Met’s Flying Squad co-ordinator Mark Beale said prevention should be the focus for publicans and has urged them to take action now.