CAMRA crowns its National Pub of the Year
A picturesque Lancashire village pub has fought off competition from 57,000 pubs to be named CAMRA's best in Britain.
Archives for February 12, 2014
Government dashes hopes for tourism VAT cut
The Government has “no plans” to introduce a VAT cut for the tourism sector, according to Treasury minister David Gauke, who also said reducing VAT to 5% for catering services could cost the Exchequer between £9bn and £10bn per year.
Charles Wells tenants face 13.3% Carling price hike
Charles Wells has stunned its tenants by increasing the price of Carling by an eye-watering 13.3%.
Flood-hit pubs count the cost of UK storms
Flood-stricken pubs are working around the clock to keep their doors open as the UK continues to be battered by heavy rain.
Accurate energy ratings vital for future leasings, warns EPC expert
Licensees looking to sell or lease their pub must make sure that an energy rating of the property has been carried out accurately in order to avoid breaking upcoming legislation.
Punch tenants' deposits 'not secure' as pubco withdraws debt restructure proposals
Punch Taverns is unable to guarantee that tenants’ deposits would be secure in the event of a default on its £2.3bn debt mountain, but suggested it would be highly unlikely that an administrative receiver would not protect the funds.
Anti-duty lobbyists meet Treasury minister to crank up campaign
Campaigners calling for the Alcohol Duty Escalator (ADE) to be scrapped met with the economic secretary to the Treasury last week to ramp up their crusade.