Islington reviews plans for late-night levy
Islington Council is reviewing proposals for a late-night levy after it emerged that not all of the money raised for policing will end up in the borough.
Archives for February 7, 2013
Murder on the Pubco Express (with apologies to Agatha Christie)
Poirot (in a Belgian accent): Ladies and gentlemen of the British tenanted and leased pub sector, I expect you are wondering why I have asked you to gather here in the buffet car tonight.
Exclusive: Minister Jo Swinson said Government intervened after evidence showed industry "stalemate" over pubco-tenant relationship
Minister Jo Swinson said the Government intervened in the pubco-tenant relationship after evidence submitted showed a “stalemate” within the industry.
Publicans, Politicians and Bankers
In a 2012 survey of the least trusted professions, politicians came bottom with bankers not far behind, this is probably not a great surprise to any of us, but our democracy used to be a source of national pride and the bank manager a well respected...
National Pub Food Challenge finalists announced
The 27 finalists in the Publican’s Morning Advertiser’s new National Pub Food Challenge have been announced.
Heineken launches a lower alcohol Foster's
Heineken is hoping to create a new lager sector with the launch of a new low-alcohol Foster’s, the PMA can reveal.
SABMiller calls on Government to reconsider minimum pricing
A minimum price for alcohol of 45p per unit will disproportionately affect responsible drinkers on low incomes, with little impact on heavy drinkers, according to new research commissioned by global brewer SABMiller.
Pub is the Hub urges Welsh pubs to introduce new services for local community
Pub is the Hub is urging more pubs in Wales to take advantage of the funding available to them for introducing new services to their local community.
Exclusive interview: Government hopes for speedy progress over statutory code consultation, says minister Jo Swinson
Minister Jo Swinson hopes for speedy progress on the consultation over plans for a statutory code. Michelle Perrett reports
Bowmark still in running for Drake & Morgan deal
Bowmark Capital, the private equity backer of Las Iguanas, the Latin American high-street restaurant chain, is one of the remaining bidders for Drake & Morgan, the highly-regarded bar-restaurant operator, M&C Report understands.