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Beware of the appeals 'lottery'

We are now into the 11th year since ‘licensing reform’ and the old system is becoming a dot on the horizon; anyone involved in the industry for fewer than 10 years is likely to think a ‘transfer session’ means a football transfer window-inspired drinking bout.

Source:Beware of the appeals 'lottery'

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Brexit might not led to less red tape for trade, licensing expert warns

Leading licensing solicitor Robert Sutherland has warned that leaving the European Union might not cut down on the amount of red tape and bureaucracy facing the UK pub sector.

Source:Brexit might not led to less red tape for trade, licensing expert warns

Edinburgh Gin launches 2.5m G&T distillery

Edinburgh Gin’s new Port of Leith-based distillery, which has been built on the site of a former biscuit factory, will be able to produce enough gin for 2.5 million G&Ts a year.

Source:Edinburgh Gin launches 2.5m G&T distillery

Harry Ramsden's and Punch team up for pub partnership

The pubco and restaurant have joined forces to reopen a pub with the benefits of Harry Ramsden’s reputation for fish and chips.

Source:Harry Ramsden's and Punch team up for pub partnership

Pub food and drink sales fell in April, while restaurants’ rose

Food and drink sales in pub groups declined by 2.7% in April when compared with the same period last year, which is in contrast with an increase in sales of 2.5% in restaurants.

Source:Pub food and drink sales fell in April, while restaurants’ rose

Food and drink sales up in first quarter

Food and drink sales in the UK’s foodservice sector hit £10.8m for the first quarter of this year, up 2.3% year-on-year, according to Horizons.

Source:Food and drink sales up in first quarter

Europe: the debate so far

Operators will have the chance to make known their views on Britain’s potential exit from the European Union at next week’s PMA500 event, where Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers chief executive Kate Nicholls will chair a debate on Brexit. In the leave corner, serial entrepreneur and former PizzaExpress chairman Luke Johnson will argue why […]

Red Square launches new pre-mix flavours into on-trade

Red Square Vodka pre-mix cans have been launched into the on-trade by owner Halewood Wines and Spirits for the first time.

Source:Red Square launches new pre-mix flavours into on-trade

Booker’s sales up 5% to £5bn

Booker has reported a rise in total sales of 5% to £5bn (including tobacco) for the 52 weeks to 25 March, driven by the continued development of the group.

Source:Booker’s sales up 5% to £5bn

Pub's ban after 20 dogs drive customers barking mad

A pub has been forced to ban dogs after customers were sent barking mad when the venue filled with up to 20 pets at the same time.

Source:Pub's ban after 20 dogs drive customers barking mad