Ale and Beer

Apprenticeship levy could cost sector £100m

Failure by the hospitality industry to have its say on proposals to introduce a levy on apprenticeships could lead to a “complex and unmanageable system”, according to charity People 1^st.

Source:Apprenticeship levy could cost sector £100m

Is it a good market for first-time buyers?

Nicholas Baker provides us with his thoughts on the current environment for pub finance and tips for applying for finance as a first-time buyer.

Source:Is it a good market for first-time buyers?

Wet-led pubs hold a "special place in British culture" despite decline

The chief executive of the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has spoken out in support of wet-led pubs following recent statistics indicating their decline
, suggesting they “still hold a special place in British culture”.

Source:Wet-led pubs hold a "special place in British culture" despite decline

"Massive" changes needed to keep pace with cask boom

Enterprise Inns’ divisional director Nathan Wall has urged the pub industry to focus on training and quality of equipment in response to the growing trend towards cask beer.

Source:"Massive" changes needed to keep pace with cask boom

Smartphone use can stop diners fully appreciating meals, says new study

Using smartphones at the table can desensitise diners and stop them from fully appreciating food when eating out, according to new research by Digital Blonde.

Source:Smartphone use can stop diners fully appreciating meals, says new study

Pub launches Twitter mission to reunite lost phone with its owner

Licensees have been urged to embrace social media-but one Chiswick pub has taken it a step further and launched an online mission to reunite a lost phone with its rightful owner via Twitter.

Source:Pub launches Twitter mission to reunite lost phone with its owner

Top chefs converge on City Hall for Big Hospitality Conversation

Chefs from across the hospitality industry took part in the British Hospitality Association (BHA)’s annual Big Hospitality Conversation at London’s City Hall on Monday (21 September).

Source:Top chefs converge on City Hall for Big Hospitality Conversation

It's cask-ing for trouble not training bar staff

As Cask Ale Week begins, Mike Berry asks the important question: Do your staff know about cask?

Source:It's cask-ing for trouble not training bar staff

UK beer tax 14 times higher than German rate

UK beer tax rates are still among the highest at 14 times the German rate, as revealed today in a British Beer and Pub Association report.

Source:UK beer tax 14 times higher than German rate

More than quarter plan to spend more this Christmas

More than a quarter of UK adults plan to increase their spend on Christmas this year and over half will match last year’s spending, according to the latest Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker.

Source:More than quarter plan to spend more this Christmas