Uk

Our survey said…

17-Nov-2005

You licensees know what you think about licensing reform, a smoking ban and binge-drinking issues - but what about your customers? Here's what...

I predict…

21-Sep-2005

So what does the future hold for the industry, then? Hamish Champ makes his predictions on The Publican Newspaper's 30th Birthday.Consolidation,...

Genuine Imported Beers: Import it

28-Jan-2005

Genuine imported beers are all set to fulfill their potential in 2005. Adam Withrington explains how and introduces us to NOFIBS.It has been touted...

Drinks spend will rise 10%' in next five years

30-Sep-2004

by Tony Halstead Britons are set to spend almost 10% more in bars and licensed premises over the next five years, according to a new report by...

AD secures UK rights for French liqueur

09-Sep-2004

Allied Domecq has taken on the rights to a French liqueur brand. The drinks giant said it would aim Hpnotiq at "discerning drinkers", adding that it...

UK market drives S&N growth

03-Aug-2004

Scottish and Newcastle has seen 'good progress' across the first half and the company starts to see the benefits of its focus on brewing.In the six...

Clear choice

02-Apr-2004

With consumers ever more health conscious and choice all-important do your pub a favour and offer a range of bottled waters, says Ben McFarland.It...

Hygiene is high on list' for diners

01-Apr-2004

A new report claims that 64% of people will not return to eat in a pub if they believe it is unhygienic. The Mori survey, which was carried out in...

Wheat's a treat

10-Mar-2004

Hoegaarden started a wheat beer trend in the UK that has grown steadily ever since. Ben McFarland sheds light on this burgeoning beer style.It's been...

The turn of the screw

05-Feb-2004

You've no doubt all read the predictions for 2004 that appeared in our national newspapers at the beginning of the year. Apparently this year, we'll...

Doctors call for smoking ban in UK pubs

27-Nov-2003

Letter to The Times from the president of the Royal College of Physicians and others calling for a smoking ban in the UK's pubs and bars.Sir, We...

Russian Revolution

26-Aug-2003

Trendiness and versatility are two of the main reasons for vodka being the fastest-growing spirit in the UK. Ben McFarland quizzes the 'vodka...

Tourism figures are up

21-Aug-2003

Licensees suffering the effects of a drop in tourists could be about to see a change in their fortunes.The latest figures have revealed that overseas...

Rise

07-Aug-2003

of the foreign legion Imported beers are fast becoming a stronger force in the UK market as their appeal as a trendy alternative grows. Tony Halstead...

Well, after all this time the Licensing Bill has finally got

31-Jul-2003

Please excuse the cynicism, but there still remain areas of the Bill that are anything but clear, such as the premises licence, surrender of the...

Jersey's alcohol tax plan flawed'

24-Jul-2003

By John Harrington A leading Jersey pub chain has slammed plans to increase drink duty above the rate of inflation in a bid to tackle alcohol abuse...

New Walkers to curry flavour

10-Jul-2003

The British passion for takeaways and spicy food is the inspiration for a new range of Walkers crisps. The limited edition Great British Takeaways...

Nation divided on beer prices

26-Jun-2003

The north west has the cheapest beer in the UK, a Campaign for Real Ale survey has revealed. The annual prices survey ­ carried out in March by...

MP urges government to help brewers promote beer

25-Feb-2003

The MP for Burton-on-Trent, widely regarded as the spiritual home of brewing, has called on the government to give the beer industry greater...

Bubbling over

30-Oct-2002

Sparkling wine has always been linked with France, however, bubbly from other countries is just beginning to take off. By Ben McFarland.UK sales of...

Read the smoke signals

18-Oct-2002

The industry has been accused of all sorts of things over its stance on smoking in pubs - not least dismissing concern over the effects of passive...

UK staff could sue employers over passive smoking

17-Oct-2002

Licensees in the UK face a growing threat of legal action by their staff over passive smoking following a test case in Canada.A Canadian waitress was...

The euro: pub industry must decide

18-Sep-2002

A leading British economist has warned the licensed industry its "make your mind up time" over Britain's participation in a single European currency....

Industry at the forefront of eating out revolution

10-Jul-2002

As publicans are aware, eating out is big business in the UK today and pubs are at the forefront of this food revolution.Last year, The Publican...

EU to call time on pub happy hours?

18-Jun-2002

Pub happy hours could be banned if a new European directive calling for the end of price-led promotions on alcoholic drinks is passed by the European...

UK and Ireland hit hardest by terrorist attacks

03-Dec-2001

The UK and Ireland have been the European countries hit hardest by the slump in tourism since the terrorist attacks on the United States in...

Trade prepares for further tourist fall after Monday's air crash

14-Nov-2001

Latest air crash likely to have further repercussions for tourismThe tourism industry is bracing itself for further losses after the Queens air crash...

Wages

03-Oct-2001

With the rate of the national minimum wage rising next month, we take a look at the basic rules and regulations that must be followed when paying...

Shots 'n' shooters - the fastest-growing drinks category in the UK

05-Sep-2001

Shooters and shots are a marketer's dream. Ben McFarland explores how this burgeoning sector has become the fastest-growing drinks category in the...

Building a quality wine list

15-Mar-2001

Branded wines have a lot of advantages to offer the pub trade.The days when "house red" and "house white" could be considered enough of a choice to...