2011 January « Ale and Beer

Ban below duty plus VAT will stop worst deals, claims minister

As government confirms plans, Home Office minister James Brokenshire says definition is the ‘best starting point’

Source:Ban below duty plus VAT will stop worst deals, claims minister

Your rpund-up of the national news – January 18, 2011

Source:'Ministers accused of bottling decision to ban low-cost alcohol'

Company also plans to be fossil fuel free within 10 years

Source:Pepsico aims to stop using landfill

2010 ended on a low, according to FPB

Source:Confidence in small business sector hit by VAT rise and bad weather

Multiple operator’s profits up 62 per cent in last 12 months

Source:Chameleon reports profits boost

The cloistered Trappist breweries of Belgium are being joined by a crop of cutting-edge breweries and welcoming beer bars.

Source:Following a Trail of Beer in Belgium: Journeys

But boffins don’t offer an opinion either way after series of probes on flow monitoring kit

Source:Brulines claims tests show equipment is 'fit for purpose'

Sale and leaseback package sold to property company

Source:Enterprise Inns sells 29 pubs for £42m

Your round-up of the national news – January 14, 2011

Source:'A pint of beer a day keeps the doctor away'

Advice for pubs on improving wine offer

Source:National Wine Month website launched