Huge fine over illegal Sky Sports for ex-licensee of Birmingham pub
The ex-licensee of a pub on the doorstep of Aston Villa’s ground, Villa Park, has been fined almost £50,000 for showing sport illegally.
Archives for February 27, 2017
Irish craft brewery Brú eyes UK pub estate
Republic of Ireland craft beer brewery Brú plans to launch a UK pub estate this year, The Morning Advertiser (MA) has learned.
Full-time Fletch on Claudio Ranieri’s sacking from Leicester
Leicester’s decision to sack title-winning manager Caludio Ranieri is absolutely appalling yet sadly symptomatic of the modern game.
Big Interview
Camden Town boss on criticism, investment and innovation
Camden Town Brewery faced criticism of ‘selling out’ when it agreed to a takeover by AB InBev in 2015, but founder Jasper Cuppaidge reveals the brewery always had plans to expand as the company moves into a bigger brewhouse 10 miles from its original base.
Number of pubs showing illegal Sky continues to decline
The number of pubs showing Sky illegally is decreasing, the broadcaster’s head of commercial piracy has confirmed.
Licensees 'holding off taking any action' over rates uncertainty
Confusion over whether pubs will be entitled to transitional business rates relief has meant that licensees do not know what action to take from April.
Fuller's head brewer: reimagining London pride for a new generation
Traversing the bearded throng of last week’s Craft Beer Rising festival in London, you’d be forgiven for thinking the UK’s big brewers had sat this one out.
CAMRA reformist trio up for election to its national executive
In a bid to push through radical reforms within the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), three former members of the Revitalisation Project are standing for election to the organisation's national executive.
Brooklyn Brewery to launch limited edition sour beer
Brooklyn Brewery is set to launch its sour beer, Bel Air Sour, across the UK.
Business rates revaluation: furore over rises
With pubs facing a perfect storm of rising costs, the prospect of unprecedented hikes in rates bills has released a wave of resentment among licensees, some of whom are fearful for the future of their businesses.
Ground-breaking move means Cheltenham late-night levy will be canned
Cheltenham Borough Council has decided to scrap its late-night levy in favour of a business improvement district (BID), a decision that is the first of its kind.
New pub entries on Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies list
Pub employers have made a strong showing in the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies To Work For 2017 list, with several new entries from the industry.
Ex-Potting Shed and Rectory couple set up Welsh food pub
The couple behind famous Cotswolds pub and boutique hotel the Potting Shed and the Rectory have set about transforming a Welsh village pub into a food destination.