York latest council to consider late-night levy
Pubs in York could see the introduction of a late-night levy, as cabinet members at the City Council have been asked permission to begin a consultation.
Archives for May 1, 2013
TGI boss calls for standards on how firms treat employees
TGI Friday’s managing director Karen Forrester claims the industry should have a Scores on the Doors-style rating for how businesses treat their employees.
Report calls for licensing clarity in London's West End
The licensing policy for London’s West End should make a clear distinction between venues that trade in the “evening” - until about midnight – and late-night drinking outlets, and give more flexibility around licence conditions to the former.
Worthing Pubwatch chair pleas for Sussex Police to re-join its scheme
The chair of Worthing Pubwatch has made an impassioned plea for Sussex Police to re-join its scheme over fears the breakdown of their relationship could have safety implications for the wider community.
Building on the beer duty campaign success
The cut in beer duty was a great victory for beer and pubs. It was unexpected to many, and on a scale greater than most of us dared hope for, so a few reflections are timely, says BBPA chief Brigid Simmonds.
Heineken to paint London pubs green ahead of UEFA Championship League final
Fifty London pubs will be painted green as part of Heineken’s campaign to promote the UEFA Champions League final in Wembley on 25 May.
Salad days at Brewers Fayre Buffet
Whitbread has introduced salad bars at its Brewers Fayre buffet sites.
The Fair Deal for Your Local campaign launched by industry coalition
A new campaign “The Fair Deal for Your Local” has been launched calling on people to back a fair deal for local pubs.
JD Wetherspoon accepts £400,000 payment from property investor to settle legal claim
JD Wetherspoon has agreed to accept a payment of £400,000 from property investor Jason Harris to settle a legal claim.