The Conservative Party has vowed to protect Britain’s ailing towns and communities in a sweeping package of measures, including slashing business rates for pubs.
The drinks industry is being asked for its views on how a deposit return scheme for glass, plastic and metal containers could work after the Government launched a consultation process on the issue.
The trade has given George Osborne’s shake-up of business rates a cautious welcome, despite some fears that squeezed councils will use pubs as ‘cash cows’ to generate extra income.
Prime Minister David Cameron has confirmed that the business rates review will “back small firms” by ensuring there is clearer billing, better communication and a more efficient appeal system.
Amid the tsunami of verbiage in the wake of the earthquake that was the death of Margaret Thatcher, barely a drop has mentioned her impact on alcohol policy.
Prime Minister David Cameron’s plan for a minimum price of 45p a unit for alcohol suffered an embarrassing blow when it emerged that the Minister responsible for alcohol and crime prevention thinks it is wrong, unfair and won’t work, according to the...
The Shadow Cabinet needs a representative to speak for the pub industry as a first step towards the Government giving the industry a ministerial voice around the Cabinet table. That is the view of Enterprise Inns chief operating officer Simon Townsend.
I think we can safely say that anyone hoping for a better deal for pubs after the general election is now disappointed. From Theresa May's completely...
I was looking forward to hearing what advice Tim Bell had to offer the pub trade when he addressed last week's ALMR 'Business Day' conference. While...
Lord Tim Bell, Margaret Thatcher's former communications guru, has called on pubs to take their place at the heart of the commuinities in which they...
The Conservatives have backed calls for pubcos and brewers to offer tenants a free of tie option by June 2011 or face statutory regulation. The news...
New guidance on the mandatory alcohol retailing code has been removed from the Home Office's website due to the pre-General Election "purdah". The guide includes advice on the types of drinks promotions that were banned on Tuesday.
A Tory MP had half a pint of bitter thrown over her during a constituency meeting held in a pub in North Yorkshire. Anne McIntosh, a shadow minister...
Trade chiefs fear the Conservative Party's hard-line plans for alcohol and licensing will mean more pub closures and penalise responsible operators....
Shadow Business Secretary Ken Clarke has promised the Tories would "sweep away" the excessive amount of red tape businesses face and introduce a "one...
The Conservatives have promised to abolish tax on jobs created by new businesses if the party gets into power. Shadow Chancellor George Osborne said...
The Tories are aiming to raise awareness of the issues facing pubs by holding a "high profile" pub quiz at their annual party conference in October....
By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.u
The Conservative Party wants a "three strikes and you're out" rule for underage booze sales and a ban on selling alcohol below cost price. The Tories...
Could you run this Warrington pub? The Hawthorne is a thriving community sports pub in Warrington, showing live sport each day, along with live music every...
