World Cup blamed for dip in leisure spend during June
Household spending on leisure fell by 6% in June, a decrease of £12 from the previous month thanks to a “stay at home World Cup”, according to the Greene King Leisure Tracker.
Archives for July 23, 2014
Half of publicans unaware of new allergen law
A new report claims that half of publicans are unaware of the new allergen law that comes into force in December.
Boy, 3, drives car down two 30ft banks and crashes in pub garden
A three-year-old boy managed to drive his father’s car down two 30ft embankments and into a pub garden – but walked away with just a bump to the head.
Brighton pub campaigners await ACV status appeal outcome
Campaigners hoping to save a Brighton pub face an anxious wait over whether they have successfully defended an appeal by the owner of the property to have its Asset of Community Value (ACV) status overturned.
Destination and Premium drive Marston's sales growth
Marston’s has reported a 4.1% rise in like-for-like sales in its Destination and Premium arm for the 41 weeks to 19 July, with the company describing the impact of the World Cup as “broadly neutral”.
M&B boss remains confident in strategy despite flat sales
Mitchells & Butlers has reported flat like-for-like sales in its third quarter (14 weeks to 19 July) – with a 0.6% rise in food sales offset by a 0.5% decline in drinks.
Underage drinking falls to record low, Government stats reveal
The rate of underage drinking has fallen to its lowest level since records began more than a quarter of a century ago, according to official government figures.
IFBB demands changes to 'insulting' pubs code proposals
The Independent Family Brewers of Britain (IFBB) has branded the proposed pubs code "fundamentally unacceptable” and demanded the Government makes changes.
Liverpool to consult on late-night levy while Islington announces implementation date
Liverpool City Council’s licensing committee has granted a consultation on implementing a late-night levy.
Punch licensees team up with Everards to create a new beer
Eight Punch Taverns licensees have worked together to produce their own beer in a joint initiative between the pubco and brewer Everards.
York pub searched as part of Claudia Lawrence investigation
A York pub is at the centre of fresh investigations into the disappearance of chef Claudia Lawrence.
Chelmsford levy approval could give other councils the green light
Chelmsford’s late-night levy approval could give other small towns and cities the green light to follow suit, licensing lawyers have warned.