United Kingdom

MP raises concern over beer duty stamps

MP raises concern over beer duty stamps

All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group chairman Andrew Griffiths raised “major concerns” about the Government’s plans for duty stamps on beer in the House of Commons yesterday.

Olympic Torch Relay detailed map revealed

Olympic Torch Relay detailed map revealed

By Gurjit Degun

A detailed map of the Olympic Torch Relay and the torchbearers have been announced, enabling pubs to plan their events in the run up to the Games.

BISC: Bailey questions Prime Minister over pubco deal

BISC: Bailey questions Prime Minister over pubco deal

By Michelle Perrett

Business Innovation and Skills Committee (BISC) chairman Adrian Bailey demanded action from David Cameron over the pubco-tenant relationship during Prime Minister’s Questions today.

Soft drinks giants back regeneration

Soft drinks giants back regeneration

By Noli Dinkovski

Britvic and PepsiCo UK are to help pubs forge closer links with their local communities in a nationwide cross-brand initiative to transform neglected green spaces.

PMA's Freehouse Club event line-up

PMA's Freehouse Club event line-up

By Jo Bruce

The former editor of the Michelin Great Britain & Ireland Guide is among speakers at the PMA’s next Freehouse Business Club event.

Date set for High Court pub football hearing

Date set for High Court pub football hearing

By John Harrington

The High Court hearing into how the European Court of Justice’s (ECJ) ruling on the use of foreign satellite football systems in pubs applies in the UK has been set for 24 February.

Mark Hunter is new BBPA chairman

Mark Hunter is new BBPA chairman

By Adam Pescod

Molson Coors chief executive Mark Hunter has replaced Ralph Findlay as the chairman of the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA). Marston’s boss Findlay is stepping down after the completion of his two year term of office.

Helping you meet the needs of customers

Helping you meet the needs of customers

By Andrew Cowan

Having recently returned to the UK from my role as Commercial Director for Diageo in Ireland, my first impression of pubs over here at the moment is of a sector that is vibrant and responsive to meeting the needs of today’s pub visitor.

Peroni drives SAB Miller UK lager volumes by 6%

Peroni drives SAB Miller UK lager volumes by 6%

By John Harrington

SABMiller has shrugged off the difficult comparatives with the 2010 football World Cup to report a 6% growth in UK lager volumes in the six months to 30 September.

Britvic in line with full-year expectations

Britvic in line with full-year expectations

Britvic, the soft drinks maker, said this morning that its trading was in line with full-year expectations as it reported a slight increase in fourth-quarter sales.

Three cheers to Karen Murphy

Three cheers to Karen Murphy

By David Elliott

The announcement recently that Karen Murphy had won the latest round of her ongoing battle with the Premier League and Sky really was music to my eyes!

TV Licence warning for Rugby World Cup

TV Licence warning for Rugby World Cup

By Adam Pescod

Licensees have been reminded to apply for a TV Licence if they want to show the remainder of the Rugby World Cup in their pubs.

Wetherspoon deal to screen Racing UK in pubs

Wetherspoon deal to screen Racing UK in pubs

Managed pub operator JD Wetherspoon is to make live Racing UK horse-racing coverage available in just under 10% of its estate after a successful trial in a Nottinghamshire town.

Brewers to share Budweiser name

Brewers to share Budweiser name

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that brewing companies A-B InBev and Budweiser Budvar can both use the Budweiser name in the UK.

Barcrest deal creates pub gaming

Barcrest deal creates pub gaming "powerhouse"

By Michelle Perrett

Barcrest, the designer and maker of gambling games and games machines to the UK pub and amusement arcade market, has been acquired by Scientific Games Corporation, a US-based business with significant pub operations in the UK, in a deal thought to be...

A-B InBev in free-trade axe

A-B InBev in free-trade axe

Stella Artois and Budweiser brewer A-B InBev UK plans to close its independent free-trade business, with a number of staff facing redundancy.

MPs across parties backing the trade

MPs across parties backing the trade

MPs across political parties are getting behind the pub and brewing industry, All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group chairman Andrew Griffiths assured brewers at a parliamentary reception last week.

Pubwatch warning on public bodies

Pubwatch warning on public bodies

By Michelle Perrett

National Pubwatch has issued another warning against getting public bodies involved with decisions to ban offenders, after schemes in North Wales teamed up with hospitals.

Northern Irish pubs face tough choices

Northern Irish pubs face tough choices

By Ewan Turney

Pubs in Northern Ireland face some tough choices over the coming year as a new survey revealed two-thirds had seen a drop in trade over the past year.

Police: getting thanked for their hard work

Riots: pubs vow to 'buy a bobby a beer'

By Michelle Perrett

Pubs across London have joined a campaign called 'Buy a Bobby a Beer' — pledging to thank the emergency services for their help during the riots....

Clear-up operation: the aftermath of the riots in Ealing, west London

Riots: Trade associations called to riot meeting

By Michelle Perrett

Trade associations were called to a crunch meeting with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and the Metropolitan Police over the effect of the rioting across the UK, yesterday.

Turney: invite your MP to your pub

Back Thrive on 5 and preserve our pubs

By Ewan Turney

Get behind Thrive on 5, get behind British Pub Week and get behind securing the future of a national institution, says Ewan Turney.

Crowd-puller: a Red Bull event at Battersea Power Station

Red Bull marketing hits profits

By John Harrington, M&C Report

Red Bull Company, owner of the energy drink brand in the UK and Ireland, saw pre-tax profits nearly halve in 2010 due to an increase in marketing...

Olympics: big opportunity

'Two in three will watch Olympics in pub'

By John Harrington, M&C Report

More than two thirds of British people plan to watch Olympic events from the pub if they don't get tickets to the 2012 games themselves. That's...

Growing: Jamie's Italian

Jamie all set to be a Brit hit

By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Union Jack's, Jamie Oliver's restaurant concept in waiting, will use only produce sourced from the UK. Speculation has indicated that Union Jack's...

Britvic: GB and Ireland markets contracted sharply

Poor June weather hits Britvic volumes

By Ewan Turney

Britvic has reported a 5.3% decline in soft drinks volumes in Great Britain for its third quarter on last year blaming the poor June weather.

Calls for a VAT cut

BBPA calls for VAT cut

By Michelle Perrett

British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has called on the UK government to consider dropping VAT to aid recovery, boost jobs, and help consumers.