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National Pubwatch pilots new initiative to aid police investigations

National Pubwatch (NPW) is piloting a new initiative to aid police investigations into serious crimes affecting the pub and hospitality trade.

Source:National Pubwatch pilots new initiative to aid police investigations

Scottish Beer and Pub Association hits back at Aberdeen 'overprovision' claims

The Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA) has expressed reservations over suggestions that areas of Aberdeen should be designated as “overprovided” with licensed premises.

Source:Scottish Beer and Pub Association hits back at Aberdeen 'overprovision' claims

Walkabout operator Intertain sees earnings rise

Intertain, the Walkabout bar operator, has reported a 60% rise in pre-exceptional operating profit in the year to 2 February, with EBITDA up 7.9% to £5.3m, as it saw the benefit of its estate investment programme and surrender of leases on unprofitable sites.

Source:Walkabout operator Intertain sees earnings rise

Competition to get turkey on pub menus all year round

A Hampshire pub has won a competition to get turkey onto menus all year round.

Source:Competition to get turkey on pub menus all year round

Pub drinks sales grew 12% during heatwave

Pub drink sales grew 12% during the hottest week in recent years, the week ending 13 July, according to a survey of 5,000 managed pubs by CGA

Source:Pub drinks sales grew 12% during heatwave

Smirnoff goes for Gold in the shot market

A gold flecked, cinnamon infused liqueur is the latest addition to the Smirnoff flavoured vodka line-up.

Source:Smirnoff goes for Gold in the shot market

Blackpool licensees support enquiry into 'compromised' EMRO consultation

Blackpool licensees have praised a leading councillor’s enquiry into the practices of an early morning restriction order (EMRO) consultation after he claimed council staff were “colluding” with the police.

Source:Blackpool licensees support enquiry into 'compromised' EMRO consultation

PM Cameron cool on hospitality VAT cut

David Cameron has said the leisure and hospitality industry has made a “very good argument” for a reduction in VAT but was cool on the prospect of such a tax cut occurring.

Source:PM Cameron cool on hospitality VAT cut