2011 January « Ale and Beer

Drop in alcohol related deaths

But health body says it is down to the recession

Source:Drop in alcohol related deaths

O2 to launch new bespoke Wi-Fi service

Firm promises ‘simple, fast and secure’ service for pubs

Source:O2 to launch new bespoke Wi-Fi service

'Scottish alcohol tagging scheme goes live'

Your round-up of the national news – January 26, 2011

Source:'Scottish alcohol tagging scheme goes live'

May claims below-cost ban will cut alcohol incidents by 7,000

Home Secretary also hints that government will stick with duty plus VAT definition

Source:May claims below-cost ban will cut alcohol incidents by 7,000

'Call to abandon alcohol duty rise'

Your round-up of the national news – January 25, 2011

Source:'Call to abandon alcohol duty rise'

148,000 UK businesses in dire financial straits, says new research

Creditors getting tough as business confidence slides

Source:148,000 UK businesses in dire financial straits, says new research

Major industry conference to focus on new laws

Tickets available now for Central London event, part hosted by the Home Office

Source:Major industry conference to focus on new laws

Bacardi launch new 'cocktails in a bottle'

Drinks giant wants pubs to be able to cash in on demand for premium cocktails

Source:Bacardi launch new 'cocktails in a bottle'

Whisky group calls for 'fairer' duty system in Budget

Controversial equalisation measure would stop tax discrimination between drinks, claims SWA

Source:Whisky group calls for 'fairer' duty system in Budget

Wiltshire Beer beats the 'Entire' lot!

Entire Stout from Hop Back Brewery has today been crowned the Supreme Champion Winter Beer of Britain 2011 by a panel of judges at the National Winter Ales Festival in Manchester.

Source:Wiltshire Beer beats the 'Entire' lot!