Ale and Beer

New energy audit programme could save licensees thousands

Pubs could save thousands of pounds on their energy bills by taking part in a new energy audit programme from NatWest and RBS.

Source:New energy audit programme could save licensees thousands

Top 50 Gastropubs Awards winners to be revealed

The winners of the special awards in the Budweiser Budvar Top 50 Gastropub Awards 2014 will be announced on Monday in a lunch time ceremony.

Source:Top 50 Gastropubs Awards winners to be revealed

Cambridgeshire pub landlord fears bankruptcy if licence conditions imposed

A pub landlord in Cambridgeshire fears he will go bankrupt if conditions are put on his licence to employ door staff.

Source:Cambridgeshire pub landlord fears bankruptcy if licence conditions imposed

Drinkaware announces 'radical' changes to address transparency concerns

Drinkaware, the industry-funded alcohol awareness charity, has announced “radical” changes to its governance to address concerns that it lacks transparency and independence from the industry.

Source:Drinkaware announces 'radical' changes to address transparency concerns

Six tips on taking a pub lease or tenancy

Licensing law firm Poppleston Allen provides six top tips in relation to taking a lease or tenancy agreement of a pub.

Source:Six tips on taking a pub lease or tenancy

MPs awarded ‘Beer Champions’ for pub industry support

Over 100 MP ‘Beer Champions’ have been presented with a new beer in honour of being supportive of the pub industry.

Source:MPs awarded ‘Beer Champions’ for pub industry support

GP Generator: Rugby Six Nations

The eagerly-anticipated Six Nations rugby union tournament kicks off in just over a week’s time and licensees should make the most of the opportunity. As The Publican’s Morning Advertiser finds, there is plenty they can do to entice the fans

Source:GP Generator: Rugby Six Nations

BBPA produces World Cup guidance for pubs

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has produced guidance for pubs to help them make the most of this year’s World Cup which is being held in Brazil.

Source:BBPA produces World Cup guidance for pubs

Statutory Code: Brewer aims 'Mugabe' taunt at ex-pubs minister Bob Neill

The managing director of the brewer McMullen, Peter Furness-Smith, has written an open letter to former pubs minister Bob Neill, slamming his support of the Government’s planned statutory code and saying: “Robert Mugabe would be proud of you.”

Source:Statutory Code: Brewer aims 'Mugabe' taunt at ex-pubs minister Bob Neill

Greene King offers licensees cut-price Sky Sports deal

Pub operator and brewer Greene King has offered its licensees a cut-price deal to reduce the costs of their Sky Sports TV package.

Source:Greene King offers licensees cut-price Sky Sports deal