Ale and Beer

Asahi Group Offers to Buy Peroni and Grolsch for $2.9 Billion

The deal would be the latest effort by Anheuser-Busch InBev to sell parts of SABMiller as it hopes to convince regulators to approve their merger.

Source:Asahi Group Offers to Buy Peroni and Grolsch for $2.9 Billion

Landmark Greene King bingo decision spells trouble for 'high stake' gambling in pubs

The Upper Tribunal has ruled that the Gambling Commission acted within its powers when it refused to grant Greene King a bingo operating licence.

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Younger staff or fewer opening days: Licensees mull national living wage options

National living wage requirements are fast approaching, and for many pubs “something’s got to give” as licensees weigh up their options to compensate for extra costs. Oli Gross spoke to pubs up and down the country to discover the industry’s plans and concerns for the upcoming changes.

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Greene King reports positive results across estate

Greene King
has reported like-for-like sales up 2.2% in its retail estate with the Spirit managed pubs seeing like-for-like growth of 1.1%, for the 40 weeks to 7 February.

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Punch licensee gets a visit from Al Murray's 'The Pub Landlord'

A Punch licensee received a visit from the ‘pub landlord’, Al Murray.

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So you want to run a pub in London? Pub property in the capital explained

London remains the epicentre of the UK hospitality industry but with its constantly evolving property landscape, staying up to date on the current hot spots and considerations is vital before making your move. Ben Winstanley takes a closer look

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Licensee celebrates pulling his millionth pint

A Norwich licensee and Great British Pub Awards winner is celebrating pulling his millionth pint after more than 28 years’ service at his pub.

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Nine things you need to know about desserts in pubs

Consumers are pickier than ever, especially when it comes to foods that are perceived to be bad for health and the waistline. Here are nine things you need to know to put a succesful dessert offer on in your pub.

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10 tips to a successful pizza offer in your pub

Italian classics have been a big part of the UK’s food scene for decades, but now more pubs are beginning to cash in on pizzas with rising success. Here are 10 things you should consider before launching your offer.

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PMA500: Six things we learnt

The PMA’s business club for multiple operators landed in Nottingham last month with a fresh new look – the PMA500. Operators from across the country enjoyed a day of presentations from top industry experts and suppliers, followed by a networking study tour of the city’s best venues.

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