The Inspiration for Pub Success Since 1794
Chancellor George Osborne’s alterations to business rates in his latest Budget has been welcomed by some in the industry but others think a complete overhaul of the system is needed to ease the ever-increasing tax burden on pubs. Emily Sutherland reports
Beer
Two gluten-free beer launches, Italian imports, an artisan ale called Legless Liz and the latest addition to the Caledonian Brewery’s portfolio of ales have all made it into this week's News of the Brews
Legislation
Pub workers are being urged to check their wage slips next month to ensure they are receiving the new National Living Wage (NLW).
New openings
Star Pubs & Bars has opened its newest north-east, tenanted, food-led pub following a £430,000 joint investment with operator Cosy Dove Limited.
THE KNIFE REPORT
Knives come in all shapes, sizes and styles and from right across the globe, so it is no wonder young chefs are sometimes unsure about which ones to select for a career in the kitchen. Daniel Woolfson cuts through the marketing hype to guide buyers in...
EU Referendum
Britain's alcohol industry will be safer and stronger if the UK votes to stay in the European Union (EU), Prime Minister David Cameron has promised ahead of the referendum later this year.
Sport
Sky will be only place to watch Formula 1 (F1) as the broadcaster has agreed a new deal for exclusive coverage between 2019 to 2024.
Operators
A new training package aimed at licensees wanting to move into multi-site operations has been launched.
Pubs that don’t provide facilities for disabled people should be shut down, according to a new report by a House of Lords committee.
Partnerships
Foster’s has become the Official Lager of England Cricket having signed a two-year deal with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
Awards
Punch licensees Alan Bryan and Nicola Kay of the Avenue Inn, Durham, have been recognised as Publican of the Year for the North East and Cumbria region.
Crowdfunding
Brewgooder, the world’s first craft beer to donate 100% of its profits to clean water projects in developing countries, has launched with a crowdfunding campaign.
Legislation
Trade associations has criticised Government proposals for even more powers to tackle alcohol-related disorder.