Ale and Beer

Punch Taverns writes to Prime Minister refuting Mulholland beer price allegations

Punch Taverns has written to Prime Minister David Cameron refuting accusations made against the company by MP Greg Mulholland during Question Time in the House of Commons last week.

Source:Punch Taverns writes to Prime Minister refuting Mulholland beer price allegations

Cheltenham Council second to approve late-night levy

Cheltenham Borough Council is the second local authority in England and Wales to approve proposals for a late-night levy.

Source:Cheltenham Council second to approve late-night levy

Statutory Code: Spirit may be forced to reintroduce upward-only rent reviews

Spirit Pub Company has told the Government that it may be forced to introduce upward-only rent review (UORR) clauses to leases if a free-of-tie option is made mandatory.

Source:Statutory Code: Spirit may be forced to reintroduce upward-only rent reviews

Slug and Lettuce set to launch low-calorie menu

Stonegate Pub Company brand Slug and Lettuce is launching a low calorie limited edition menu for January.

Source:Slug and Lettuce set to launch low-calorie menu

Statutory Code: Resounding support for action over pubcos in BIS survey

A resounding 96.2% of people who took part in the survey about the relationship between pub companies and tenants agreed that the Government should regulate the relationship between pub companies and tenants.

Source:Statutory Code: Resounding support for action over pubcos in BIS survey

Christmas campaign for Crabbie's

Halewood International is hoping to reach over 6 million people with a Christmas campaign for Crabbie’s.

Source:Christmas campaign for Crabbie's

Nottingham considers late-night levy

Nottingham City Council is considering introducing a late-night levy, a move that could cost local pubs £446,000.

Source:Nottingham considers late-night levy

Eighth case heard by PICA-Service

The eighth PICA-Service hearing took place at the Sheffield Cathedral Conference Centre on Friday, 22 November, 2013.

Source:Eighth case heard by PICA-Service

Publicans see weekly earnings decline by 2.8%

Publicans and managers of licensed premises saw their average weekly earnings decline by 2.8% to £394.10 in the year to April 2013, while restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors saw their average weekly earnings increase 2% to £392.70, according to the latest annual survey of hours and earnings by the Office of National Statistics (ONS).

Source:Publicans see weekly earnings decline by 2.8%

Carlsberg UK boss Benet Slay to leave the company

Carlsberg UK has announced that Benet Slay is to leave the company as chief executive and will be replaced by current sales director James Lousada.

Source:Carlsberg UK boss Benet Slay to leave the company