Cider styles to suit regional tastes
24-Jul-2003
Just like beers and lagers, regionality plays a part in the style of cider enjoyed around the UK. Matthew Clark Cider has found that its Special Vat...
My last duty before Parliament goes into recess will be to a
17-Jul-2003
According to figures produced by the British Beer and Pub Association, Sky raised its prices between 224% and 625% in the five years to 2001, with...
Trade backs fight against Sky's subscription hike
17-Jul-2003
An MP's campaign to get Sky to review the prices it charges publicans is being backed by the United Kingdom and Ireland Licensed Trade...
EU suspends move for Isinglass labels
10-Jul-2003
By Tony Halstead UK beer and drinks producers have persuaded the European Union to suspend a move to force manufacturers to label all food products...
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...
Licensing reform close to reality
10-Jul-2003
The Licensing Bill was this week finally expected to complete its journey through Parliament. Trade leaders are warning that this is where the hard...
North of the border
03-Jul-2003
Scottish drinkers have been relatively slow on the uptake in the premium draught lager market, but there are signs that the major brands are now...
Licensees need to get prepared for rugby World Cup
24-Jun-2003
Licensees who want to show rugby World Cup matches should start to apply to magistrates for licence extensions. The event, which is being held in...
Stockbrokers' analysts are a power in the land. They researc
15-May-2003
Recently I was killing some time in a City watering hole when I overheard a conversation between two analysts who cover the leisure sector. One was...
Easter sales boost for UK pubs
24-Apr-2003
Pubs enjoyed a bumper Easter weekend as many Brits got out and about in the sunshine instead of travelling abroad.Pubs reported soaring sales over...
Customs targets 'bargain' cigarettes
24-Apr-2003
Customs officials are cracking down on a new breed of website which claims to offer imported cigarettes and tobacco at cheap prices. The websites...
Leeds United dram up sponsorship from Whyte and Mackay
11-Apr-2003
Whyte and Mackay has secured the multi-million pound sponsorship of Leeds United.The Scotch whisky is set to replace Strongbow cider on the shirts of...
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...
Hosts alerted over
30-Jan-2003
TV licence needs Licensees have been reminded that separate licences are required for televisions used in their private accommodation and the pub....
Christmas crackdown on tipping
02-Dec-2002
Pubs are facing a crackdown on counterfeit spirits over Christmas. Trading Standards Officers across the UK are focusing on the party season to catch...
Training boost for pub trade as qualification is launched
17-Sep-2002
The UK could soon boast service standards in pubs and bars that mirror those on the continent after the launch of a new training qualification for...
Customs arrests members of drinks trade in fraud bust
22-Aug-2002
Customs and Excise have arrested some senior members of the drinks trade in a clamp down on smuggling.Customs said that the fraud which involved...
Interbrew loses lager brand Heineken from its portfolio
16-Aug-2002
International brewing rivals Heineken and Interbrew are to end the incongruous agreement whereby Interbrew makes and distributes the "opposition"...
Promotion problem
25-Jul-2002
by Richard Williams, part of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson WilsonI read with interest a report on this site,...
Glendola to float Waxy O'Connors
24-Jul-2002
Glendola Leisure, the managed pub company that owns the Waxy O'Connors brand, is preparing to float the Irish bar concept.The group is in talks with...
Portman Group denies corrupting Government over drink-drive limit
10-Jul-2002
The Portman Group has dismissed accusations that it corrupted the Government by convincing officials not to lower the drink-drive limit.Ministers...
Three way merger for Ann Street Group
05-Jul-2002
Ann Street Group - which owns Conquest Inns and Lionheart Inns - has merged with C.I. Traders and Le Riche Group.The move will see the Jersey-based...
JDW may scrap 'no TV' policy 4 football
04-Jul-2002
JD Wetherspoon, the managed house business, may introduce television screens to its pubs during future World Cups.JDW pubs were reported to be empty...
Trade group to campaign for review of business rates for pubs
16-May-2002
Trade group Licensed Victuallers (Wales) is launching a campaign for a complete review of the business rates system for pubs.After winning mandatory...
Sports Café granted 6am licence for every World Cup match
01-May-2002
The Sports Café in Haymarket, London, claims to be the first outlet in the country to be granted a licence to open early for every World Cup match...
Apply yourself to the Cup
24-Apr-2002
Licensees must still make applications for extended hoursby Richard Williams, one of thePublican.com's legal team from London solicitor Joelson...
Licensees urged to take action on foot-and-mouth compensation
04-Mar-2002
Licensees who suffered financially as a result of foot-and-mouth disease are being urged to join a group action against the Government.The legal...
Approval given for integration of Bass and Tennent's into Interbrew UK
06-Feb-2002
The full integration of the Bass and Tennent's businesses into Interbrew UK has begun after the UK competition authorities approved the sale of...
Welsh rural pubs use the internet to attract tourists
13-Dec-2001
Rural pubs in Wales have been using the internet to help attract tourists back to the region in the wake of the foot-and-mouth crisis and the...
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...
European commissioner criticises UK alcohol taxes
22-Nov-2001
High taxes on drink in Britain have been criticised by a European commissioner who was visiting Tony Blair.Internal market commissioner Fritz...
Foreign affair for trendy bars as tastes change
07-Nov-2001
Foreign vodkas are top of the hit list for customers in the UK's most fashionable bars, according to new research.A team at Newcastle University...
Drinks analyst warns of Price of segmentation
01-Nov-2001
Stuart Price, drinks analyst at WestLB Panmure, has warned of a grim reality facing the UK licensed retail sector.Speaking at The Publican Conference...
Coke steps up sports drinks battle with relaunch of Powerade
24-Oct-2001
Coca-Cola Europe (CCE) has stepped-up its battle with Lucozade Sport, owned by GlaxoSmithKline, in the sports drink sector with the relaunch of its...
Tourism minister to be responsible for licensing
26-Jun-2001
Tourism minister Kim Howells has been given responsibility for licensing in its new home at the Department of Culture, Media and Sport.Dr Howells,...
Sky faces axe over summer
25-Jun-2001
Companies pull satellite TV from majority of their pubsPub companies are pulling Sky out of a majority of their outlets over the summer because they...
Bass sells pubs and wholesaler to Ann Street
18-Jun-2001
Ann Street Group has strengthened its pub estate by buying a package of pubs from Bass along with its Channel Islands wholesale business.The £10m...
Inventive steps up Revolution roll-out with predictions of vodka salesgrowth
26-Mar-2001
Inventive Leisure is to step up expansion of its Revolution bars because it predicts further growth in the UK vodka market.It is about to open its...
Bidders line up for Britvic sale
14-Mar-2001
Matthew Clark, Cadbury Schweppes and Cantrell & Cochrane are expected to join PepsiCo to bid for parts of Britvic.The soft drinks company is set...
Nationalism and cut-prices from drinks companies for Euro 2000
12-Jun-2000
Nationalism and cut-price drinks are being promoted as brewers and soft drinks companies seek to cash in on Euro 2000.Coca-Cola Enterprises is...
Red Bull lowers its price
03-Apr-2000
The price of leading energy drink Red Bull has been lowered to bring it in line with European levels.Red Bull UK has taken the decision because of...
UK is facing charge of the light brigade
05-Apr-1999
First it was Bud Light, now Coors Light is set for trials in the UK. But while Anheuser-Busch chose Manchester for its dummy run, Coors is focusing...
Bass buys German bar chain
15-Feb-1999
Bass Leisure Retail (BLR) has expanded its pub market outside of the UK for the first time by buying a chain of German bars.The Birmingham-based...
