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MP calls for more tax on super-strength cider

The former chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group has called on the Government to crack down on super-strength cider because producers are targeting the drinks at young people.

Source:MP calls for more tax on super-strength cider

Stonegate reveals training and assessment programme

Stonegate has launched a training and assessment programme to identify staff with the potential for promotion to area manager.

Source:Stonegate reveals training and assessment programme

SIBA announces award winners

Oakham Ales, Bristol Beer Factory and Hepworth & Company have won the Society of Independent Brewers’ (SIBA) Supreme Champion Awards for cask ale, bottled beer and craft beer in keg, respectively.

Source:SIBA announces award winners

Consumers support calls to end duty escalator

More than 4,600 consumers have emailed their local MPs in support of suspending the duty escalator on beer.

Source:Consumers support calls to end duty escalator

BBPA in Olympics transport warning

The summer of 2012 cannot be treated as ‘business as usual’, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has warned the Transport Select Committee in its call for evidence on transport and the Olympics.

Source:BBPA in Olympics transport warning

Accidents in pubs down over last year

Pubs are becoming better with health and safety procedures as fewer accidents have been reported in venues over the last year.

Source:Accidents in pubs down over last year

Ex-licensee to pay PRS £9k in damages

A former licensee of the now-shut Remix Bar in Woking, Surrey, will have to fork out £9,000 in damages to PRS for Music for failing to have a licence to play music for two years.

Source:Ex-licensee to pay PRS £9k in damages

Carling's new lower-ABV Zest

Molson Coors has unveiled 2.8% ABV limited edition Carling, and is pitching it as a alternative to popular summer drinks such as rosé and cider.

Source:Carling's new lower-ABV Zest

Tory U-turn in Scotland over minimum pricing

The Scottish Conservative Party has dropped its opposition to minimum unit pricing for alcohol – in a deal that would see it scrapped in five years if it fails to work.

Source:Tory U-turn in Scotland over minimum pricing

Sports Bar & Grill to diversify into pubs with rooms

London-based sports-bar operator Sports Bar & Grill is planning to diversify into boutique pubs with rooms, having secured its first site for the new format in Tottenham Court Road.

Source:Sports Bar & Grill to diversify into pubs with rooms