PM David Cameron confirms alcohol minimum pricing plan at 40p a unit
The Government will introduce a minimum unit price for alcohol expected to be 40p per unit but Prime Minister David Cameron has pledged this will not “hurt pubs”.
Archives for March 23, 2012
Theresa May promises support for the pub trade
Home Office minister Theresa May has issued support for the pub trade in her statement to the House of Commons this morning concerning the Government’s Alcohol Strategy.
Alcohol strategy doesn't target "hidden binge drinkers"
Alcohol awareness groups have given a lukewarm response to the Government’s Alcohol Strategy, published today, which proposes a minimum unit price for alcohol of 40p per unit.
Budget 2012: Transparent? It’s as clear as mud…
Twice during his Budget speech, George Osborne stated that he wanted a transparent tax system. He also said that it should be fair. But the swift dismissal of the pub industry in his budget was anything but transparent, or fair.
Alcohol promos crackdown 'won't hit pubs'
Drinks promotions in pubs won’t be affected in the short term by the Government’s new alcohol crackdown, although a fresh round of sting operations targeting sales to drunks could be imminent.
Why I’m calling time on (part of) the trade
For those who follow Kurnia Licensing on Twitter and Facebook you will already be aware of my plans to exit the retail side of the industry. Over the past few years I have reduced the estate down to four outlets — three freeholds and one leasehold.
Responsibility Deal: Companies pledge to cut 1 billion units
Drinks companies, brewers, wholesalers and supermarkets have pledged to cut a billion units of alcohol as part of the Responsibility Deal with the Government, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced today.
Magners' dark side
Magners has embarked upon a multi-million pound national advertising campaign featuring television, outdoor, digital and social media and supporting key drinking occasions such as the Queen’s Jubilee, Euro 2012 and The Olympics.