Ale and Beer

Statutory Code: Labour to hold debate on 21 January

Labour is set to hold an Opposition Day Debate in Parliament on the new statutory code for pubcos on the afternoon of 21 January.

Source:Statutory Code: Labour to hold debate on 21 January

Former Yummy Pub Co manager jailed for £19,000 theft

Yummy Pub Co has said its trust was betrayed in one of the “most shocking ways” as its former general manager Aron Sheridan was sentenced to eight months in jail for the theft of £19,000 from the Grove Ferry Inn, near Canterbury in Kent.

Source:Former Yummy Pub Co manager jailed for £19,000 theft

Huge response from trade over stem cell donation plea for Margot Martini

More than 12,000 people in the licensed trade have registered their interest in stem cell donation over the New Year, after the industry was urged to ‘Register. Swab. Save a life’ to help save the life of a child with leukaemia.

Source:Huge response from trade over stem cell donation plea for Margot Martini

Chancellor cautious on minimum wage rise

Chancellor George Osborne has warned that any increase in the minimum wage “has to be done in a way that doesn’t cost jobs”.

Source:Chancellor cautious on minimum wage rise

Arc Inspirations launches super food menu

Leeds based Arc Inspirations has teamed up with chef Anthony Flinn to launch a ‘super food menu’.

Source:Arc Inspirations launches super food menu

BII appoints new director of brand and business development

The BII has appointed former Publican editor-in-chief, Caroline Nodder, to the executive board to head up its membership and communication divisions.

Source:BII appoints new director of brand and business development

Oakman Inns reports rise in like-for-like sales

Oakman Inns and Restaurants, the Hertfordshire-based group led by Peter Borg-Neal, has reported a 14.5% rise in like-for-like sales in the year to 31 March as turnover grew 18.8% to £9m.

Source:Oakman Inns reports rise in like-for-like sales

Nottingham launches levy consultation; Blackpool sets new hearing date

Pubs, bars and clubs in Nottingham will be able to submit responses to a possible late-night levy from Monday 13 January, as the council becomes the latest authority to consult on whether to introduce the fee.

Source:Nottingham launches levy consultation; Blackpool sets new hearing date

Petition to save London pub

A community in St John’s Wood, London have rallied together to keep their beloved local pub the same.

Source:Petition to save London pub

Charles Wells congratulates licensee for recognition in New Year's honours list

Charles Wells has congratulated its licensee Peter Meads from the Cross Keys in Pulloxhill for being awarded a British Empire Medal for services to the community and charity in the New Year’s honours list.

Source:Charles Wells congratulates licensee for recognition in New Year's honours list