Ale and Beer

Pubs warned over business rates info request

Licensees have been urged to respond quickly to requests for information from the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) about their pub’s trading performance, if they want to avoid fines and unnecessary red tape.

Source:Pubs warned over business rates info request

New ONS basket highlights changing spending habits

E-cigarettes and craft beer have been added to the basket of goods and services used to calculate UK inflation, by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Source:New ONS basket highlights changing spending habits

Two pub chefs to compete in Royal Academy of Culinary Arts’ Annual Awards of Excellence.

Jack O’Sullivan, of the Angel Inn in Hetton and Amelia Thornhill, of the Plough Inn in Longparish, will be assessed on their kitchen ability with a multitude of other young chefs, pastry chefs and waiters across March and April.

Source:Two pub chefs to compete in Royal Academy of Culinary Arts’ Annual Awards of Excellence.

Publican Awards: Tonight's the night

It’s only a few hours until the biggest awards night in the industry, presented by David Walliams at the Grosvenor, Mayfair. Find out all you need to know about the event here.

Source:Publican Awards: Tonight's the night

Fuller's launches Oliver's Island ale

Fuller, Smith & Turner has brought out a new permanent ale, named Oliver’s Island.

Source:Fuller's launches Oliver's Island ale

Sustainable Restaurant Association to launch sustainability training initiative

The Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) has announced plans to launch a new training programme to improve sustainability practices across the hospitality sector.

Source:Sustainable Restaurant Association to launch sustainability training initiative

Third duty cut will grow brewing sector says SIBA

A third cut to beer duty will enable the continued growth in beer production, fuel sales growth, encourage investment and boost employment the Society of Independent Brewers Association (SIBA) has argued.

Source:Third duty cut will grow brewing sector says SIBA

Ex-Gordon Ramsay head chef to open Kent Pub

Mark Sargeant, Gordon Ramsay’s former right hand man and former Head Chef of Claridge’s, is to open his first pub, M&C Report understands.

Source:Ex-Gordon Ramsay head chef to open Kent Pub

Sustainability and food waste tips: innovation and working with suppliers is key

Hospitality and foodservice Industry figures have shared their experiences and top tips for cracking down on food waste.

Source:Sustainability and food waste tips: innovation and working with suppliers is key

Comic Relief: CPL offer 'digital selfies' for charity

A creative twist on raising money for Comic Relief has been undertaken by CPL Online, with the firm offering digitally sketched ‘selfies’ for donations to the charity.

Source:Comic Relief: CPL offer 'digital selfies' for charity