Ageing

Respect your elders: How to attract older customers to your pub

11-Aug-2017 By Phil Mellows

The ‘grey pound’ is worth £320bn in the UK and represents a growing age group with diverse needs. So how can pubs tailor their services to attract older people with money to spend and plenty of life to live?

Survey launched to get young people's views on pub trade

31-Jan-2014 By Michelle Perrett

A new careers survey has been launched by the team behind the Pub & Bar Careers programme to gain an understanding of young people’s views of the sector. 

Licensed Trade Charity launches new helpline and website

27-Sep-2013 By Gurjit Degun

The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) has launched a helpline and website to assist those working in pubs and breweries in difficult times.

Well-known Swindon licensee blames changes in the pub trade for retirement

05-Sep-2012 By Polly Bryan

A well-known Swindon licensee has said that changes in the industry have pushed him to retire from the pub trade.

'Middle aged women who enjoy a couple of glasses of wine a day 'have a healthier old age'

17-Nov-2010 By Matt Eley Matt

A couple of glasses of wine a day in mid-life could make women healthier in old age, research suggests. Scientists say moderate drinking can lead to...

Employment: When is it time to go?

08-Jul-2010

The coalition government has recently indicated that a consultation will take place in relation to a proposal to abolish the current default...

Easyjet boss to take over at Whitbread

03-Mar-2010 By Ewan Turney

Whitbread has announced Easyjet boss Andy Harrison will take over as chief executive from 1 September. Harrison will succeed Alan Parker who is to...

Chris Maclean: Helping the aged

25-Apr-2008 By Chris Maclean

The companion was to be paid seven pounds an hour just to be good company for an old boy. Heart warming stuff.It is clear the old boy cherished his...