GMB joins Fair Deal for Your Local
GMB, the union has become the latest organisation to formally back the national ‘Fair Deal for Your Local’ campaign calling for a fair deal for Britain’s tied licensees and pubs.
Archives for July 17, 2013
Star offers 30% Sky discount if tenants stock Heineken brand
Star Pubs & Bars is offering its tenants a 30% discount on Sky Ultimate for the next three years if they stock a specified range of Heineken products.
Pubs risk prosecution by hosting illegal poker games
Pubs are risking prosecution and could potentially drive official poker tournaments out of business by hosting illegal games.
New modern look for Young’s beers
A new look for Young’s beer, which aims to “modernise and rejuvenate” the brand, is on its way, says brewer Wells & Young’s.
Davy's London wine bar operator eyes growth
Davy’s, the historic London wine bar operator, expects to add about 10 sites over the next five years, possibly including new outlets for its fledgling diner, steakhouse or restaurant/bar concepts.
Luminar returns to profit
Luminar, Britain’s biggest nightclub operator, has returned to profit in its first full financial year under the Peter Marks-led consortium, as it saw returns on investment from its recent programme exceed 50%.
Latest PICA-Service licensees accuse process of being a 'tokenistic pantomine'
The licensees in the latest Pubs Independent Conciliation & Arbitration Service (PICA-Service) case have decided to wave anonymity to accuse the process of being a “tokenistic pantomine”.
Justice for Licensees urges tenants to report fraud if 'conned' by pubco
Justice for Licensees has called for tenants to report fraud if they have been “conned” by their pub company.
Pubs minister Brandon Lewis launches ministerial group for trade
Community pubs minister Brandon Lewis has launched a roundtable group across a range of Government departments to discuss the issues of the pub trade.
Pubs are not to blame for underage drinking, says PASS director
The director of the National Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) has said pubs should not be held completely responsible for underage drinking.
Top 10 pub jukebox tracks of 2013
French electro-pop duo Daft Punk top the list of the most-played tracks on pub jukeboxes so far in 2013, according to digital music supplier Soundnet.