2011 February « Ale and Beer

'Alcohol policy in tatters as health experts revolt'

Your round-up of the news – February 17, 2011

Source:'Alcohol policy in tatters as health experts revolt'

Licensing boards taking conflicting approaches over granting extensions

Source:Scots pubs face postcode lottery over Royal wedding extra hours

Your round-up of the national news – Wednesday February 16, 2011

Source:'Million jobs depend on pub trade'

Licensee said move was expected but fears ‘disaster’ for industry if Budget results in further hikes

Source:Enterprise Inns raises its beer prices by 3.8 per cent

Bank of England may raise interest rates in response to increase

Source:Inflation hits four per cent

Derbyshire brewer on the look-out for site in the capital

Source:Thornbridge Brewery plans a London pub

Year-on-year sales up nearly 11 per cent as softer comparables kick in

Source:Mild January boosts managed pub chains

Brewery and beer-information apps for the BlackBerry.

Source:App Smart Extra: BrewBerry

Lib Dem’s private members’ Bill to be discussed next month

Source:Live music reforms to be debated by peers

Ex Hamleys boss Simon Burke replaces John Lovering at managed operator

Source:M&B appoints new chairman