Ale and Beer

Pudding-flavoured vodka could be big in 2013

New vodka flavours are old news these days. However, there is a trend developing in the US for more unusual tastes.

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BII joins forces with Manchester Metropolitan University to provide BIIAB qualifications

The BII (British Institute of Innkeeping) has teamed up with Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) to provide students with a range of BIIAB qualifications to boost their employment credentials in the hospitality industry.

Source:BII joins forces with Manchester Metropolitan University to provide BIIAB qualifications

Young people drive pub food and drink trade across all day parts

Younger pub-goers are driving pub visits across all dayparts, according to research by food market consultancy firm Technomic.

Source:Young people drive pub food and drink trade across all day parts

Pipers unveils its first meat-flavoured crisp

Gourmet crisp brand Pipers has added its first meat-flavoured crisp to the range.

Source:Pipers unveils its first meat-flavoured crisp

Local councils cool their interest in late-night levy

Two local councils have pulled back from plans to introduce a late-night levy (LNL) despite expressing an interest in the controversial measure earlier this year.

Source:Local councils cool their interest in late-night levy

InnBrighton hails positive year on back of new acquisitions

InnBrighton, the south-east-based multiple operator, has reported a 17.7% surge in EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) to £3m in the year to the end of June on the back of new acquisitions.

Source:InnBrighton hails positive year on back of new acquisitions

SIA: Home Office issues consultation on new private security regime

The Home Office has published proposals for a new regulatory regime for the UK’s private security industry which will shift the focus away from individuals and onto doorstaff suppliers.

Source:SIA: Home Office issues consultation on new private security regime

Government plans to overhaul legal objections for planning applications

The Government is looking to cut down on legal objections to the way planning applications are handled, as the Prime Minister announced his intention to “get a grip” of the judicial review process.

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Kensington and Chelsea council to present pub protection plan to Government

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) is set to present its proposed planning policy to protect pubs to the Government next month, with a view to introducing it next year.

Source:Kensington and Chelsea council to present pub protection plan to Government

McManus Pub Group examines funding options

McManus Pub Group, the Northamptonshire-based pub operator, is looking into funding options as it plans expansion, commercial director Chris Wright has told M&C Report.

Source:McManus Pub Group examines funding options