Licensee helps capture alleged fraudster targeting pubs
A licensee has helped capture a man allegedly fleecing publicans out of hundreds of pounds by trailing him to his next target’s pub.
Archives for May 16, 2012
Here comes the sun... time for a positive outlook
Foreign Secretary William Hague’s recent message to business to stop complaining about the parlous state of the economy and “work harder” has gone down like the proverbial lead balloon.
Marston's reports rise in revenues
Marston’s, the brewer and pub operator, has reported a 7.6% rise in revenues to £342.1m in the 26 weeks to 31 March after reporting growth in all its divisions.
Martin Grant resigns as chairman of the BII
Martin Grant has resigned as chairman of the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) following a “watershed” month for the organisation.
MPs elected to Beer Tax Fraud Inquiry Panel
A panel of 11 MPs has been elected to investigate the impact that duty fraud has on the sector.
Hall and Woodhouse head brewer Toby Heasman awarded brewer of the year
Hall and Woodhouse head brewer Toby Heasman was given the top accolade of brewer of the year at the All-Party Parliamentary Annual Beer Awards Dinner last night.
London Mayor Boris Johnson pledges to help BII get 5,000 apprentices working in London
London Mayor Boris Johnson has pledged to help the BII get 5,000 apprentices working in the capital within a year.
Health & safety in pubs: Top Tips
An unclean venue is undoubtedly a turn-off for consumers and operators can no longer conceal below-par conditions since the introduction of the food hygiene rating scheme (FHRS).
Pubcos warned by secretary of state Pickles to get house in order over tenant relationships
Pubcos have been warned to get their house in order over the pubco-tenant relationship, by secretary of state for community and local goverment Eric Pickles MP.