Minimum unit pricing plans halted by European law
The campaign to bring in minimum unit pricing (MUP) on alcohol has suffered a blow after EU judges ruled the Scottish government's plans to introduce such a scheme is contrary to European law.
Archives for December 23, 2015
Floods
More devastating floods force pubs to close for Christmas
Pubs have been devastated yet again by floods, with many likely to struggle to open for Christmas Day.
Minimum alcohol pricing
The price is right? Minimum pricing is no panacea for the pub trade
The news that European judges have ruled Scottish plans to bring in minimum unit pricing for alcohol contrary to European law sounds like a good story for the drinks trade.
Pubs at Christmas gallery
The most generous and festive pubs this Christmas
Throughout the festive period, pubs drive Christmas spirit with decorations, parties and heart-warming tales of community spirit and generosity. The Publican's Morning Advertiser takes a look at some of the most Christmassy pubs out there.
Craft beer
BrewDog seeks to protect itself from "bland industrial beer" takeover
BrewDog is proposing amending its articles of association, ruling out a takeover by any “monolithic purveyor of bland industrial beer”.