Legislation
Exclusive: Pubs Code Adjudicator reaches out to campaigners
Meetings planned by the new Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) Paul Newby to include those who have campaigned against his employment - but they have denied his request.
Archives for May 2, 2016
FOOD SAFETY
Councils: pubs 'should be forced' to display food hygiene ratings
All businesses that serve food should be forced to display their food-hygiene ratings to encourage a rise in standards and protect customers, council leaders have urged.
Tipping: industry welcomes Government crackdown on 'unfair' practices
The hospitality industry has largely welcomed Government plans to crack down on unfair tipping practices.
Legislation
Update: Campaigners refuse to meet new Pubs Code Adjudicator
The crisis over the new Pubs Code Adjudicator role deepened as campaigners have refused to meet with the man appointed to the role, Paul Newby.
Living Ventures' Tim Bacon passes away
Manchester hospitality legend passes away following a long battle with cancer.
Beer
Carling to be official beer partner of the Premier League
Carling is to become the official beer partner of the Premier League.
Wine
What’s on at the London Wine Fair?
Wine will flow in the capital today (3 May) as the London Wine Fair opens its doors to the trade, but what should operators look out for at the largest trade drinks show in the UK? Nicholas Robinson explores ahead of the event.
World-famous Leicester pub thrives following Premier League triumph
The Local Hero Pub near to Leicester City's home ground - and the focus of worldwide media attention over the weekend - has been celebrating the team's Premier League win during the Bank Holiday.
Summer of Sport
Poll: Pubs expecting bumper sales from 2016 sporting summer
Pubs are looking forward to a bumper few months with the vast majority expecting a big sales boost from the Euro 2016 tournament, exclusive research has found.
Beer
Beer master: ‘Sessionable beers are losing out to craft’
Sessionable beers are disappearing as stronger craft brews have become more popular, according to Pilsner Urquell's beer master Robert Lobovsky.
Summer of Sport
Comment: The sporting calendars have aligned
Summer 2016 promises to be a huge one for pubs when it comes to sporting action. Alongside the excitement of Euro 2016 and the Rio Olympics, there is wealth of top-quality action that pubs can use to drive footfall and increase profits.
Cider
Magners pumps millions into relaunch
Irish cider makers Magners is pumping millions of pounds into a new multimedia advertising campaign to launch its new packaging and a rip-top cap.
Cocktail masterclass
How to make the perfect White Lady
Gin is increasingly in demand from customers, who are seeking new ways to drink it. Nicholas Robinson caught up with City of London Distillery operations manager Luke Shackleton to find out how to make the White Lady.