2011 March « Ale and Beer

Adam Fowle quits Mitchells & Butlers

CEO leaves “by mutual consent”

Source:Adam Fowle quits Mitchells & Butlers

Newly-created post goes to brewer’s director

Source:Thwaites names Richard Bailey as its new chief executive

BBPA to use regional breakdown in bid to put government off duty hike

Source:London pubs and brewers pump more than £3bn into economy

Celebration of cask will feature beers from Jamaica for first time

Source:Wetherspoons launches global beer festival

But Heineken reveals it will develop a lower strength version of one its major brands, as part of the deal

Source:Six health groups refuse to sign up to alcohol responsibility deal

Your weekend newspaper round-up

Source:'Supermarkets to sign voluntary 'responsible alcohol retailing' deal with government'

But more companies are seeking advice on advertising responsibly

Source:Complaints to Portman Group plummet

Society of Licensees will focus on showing pubs in a positive light

Source:Trade group formed to give licensees a voice

Tied Public Houses (Code of Practice) Bill has potential to offer simple solution to counteract loss of valued community pubs

Source:CAMRA backs pub reform Bill

Small country towns are in managed group’s sights

Source:Wetherspoon to target rural communities