Ale and Beer

Mitchells & Butlers to hold craft beer festival across 115 sites

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has announced the launch of a craft keg festival to showcase British breweries at its 115 Castle sites.

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Rare burger risk warnings ‘not enough to save you in court’

Warning pub customers about the potential dangers of ordering and eating high-risk foods – such as oysters and rare burgers – is unlikely to be enough of a defence to stave off prosecution in the event of legal action.

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Could Pret replace the pub?

There are plenty of obstacles in the way of pubs, and it’s not just coming from Government taxation, there’s also coffee shops and fast-food businesses to beat. Emily Sutherland reports.

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5 things to know before buying knives

With the huge quantity of knives available, it can be tricky finding the knife – or set of knives – to suit your particular needs. Read on for the Publican’s Morning Advertiser‘s top tips for first-time knife buyers.

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Award-winning Enterprise pub still destined for demolition

The Bree Louise has won plenty of awards – but its future could be one of demolition thanks to the development of High Speed Rail 2 (HS2).

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Enterprise: Community rallies round licensee after lease is terminated

An Enterprise Inns licensee has thanked his local community for its ‘overwhelming’ support after the pub company ended his lease.

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Will pubs pay for Osborne’s sugar levy?

Pubs must not pay the price for George Osborne’s new sugar levy, trade bosses have warned, while soft drinks makers fear the plans could cripple innovation in the category.

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George Osborne announces sugar levy on soft drinks

Chancellor of the exchequer George Osborne has announced the introduction of a new sugar levy on the soft drinks industry in this week’s budget.

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Allergens: ‘May contain’ labelling unlikely to protect against prosecution

‘May contain’ warnings on pub menus to alert customers to potential food allergens in dishes may not be enough to safeguard operators against prosecution, an expert has warned.

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Pubs adjudicator: RICS argues appointment is not a conflict of interest

The Government has brushed off claims the newly appointed pubs code adjudicator Paul Newby has unduly influenced the final draft of the pubs code and that his role is untenable due to conflict of interests.

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