My lesson for the new year: it’s good to talk
So we welcome in the new year — the Olympic year — with great promise; a year that was always going to be recognised as exceptional (we will ignore the Mayan prophecies).
Archives for February 1, 2012
Tangled web of licensing law
The tangled web of modern licensing law has reached a new level recently, if the consultation document on early morning restriction orders and the late-night levy is anything to go by.
Net rate of pub closures hits 18 per week as beer duty escalator debate hits Parliament
The net rate of pubs closures has increased by 50% with 18 pubs a week closing - up from the previous figures of 12 per week - the latest CGA-CAMRA Pub Tracker has revealed.
Pubs get a chance to call for energy reform
Pubs are being urged to write to Ofgem, the electricity and gas regulator, calling for reform of the energy market.
Loan volume up as prices get realistic
Brokers reported a higher volume of successful loans for last year as the trade saw green shoots of recovery.
Walkabout refurb costs may hit £9m
Intertain is to spend around £7m to £9m on major refurbishments of 15-20 Walkabout bars, the PMA can reveal.