Ale and Beer

Treasury confirms it has 'no plans' for beer duty escalator review

The Treasury has confirmed that it has no plans to review the beer-duty escalator just days after a debate in the House of Commons saw MPs vote unanimously for a reassessment.

Source:Treasury confirms it has 'no plans' for beer duty escalator review

Beer Duty: Andrew Griffiths puts pressure on Treasury to review escalator with early day motion

All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group chairman Andrew Griffiths MP has tabled an early day motion (EDM) calling for a review of the economic and social impact of the beer duty escalator before the 2013 Budget.

Source:Beer Duty: Andrew Griffiths puts pressure on Treasury to review escalator with early day motion

Greene King launches kitchen training programme for tenants

Greene King has introduced a kitchen management training course for its tenants.

Source:Greene King launches kitchen training programme for tenants

Cirrus Inns acquires two pubs from British Country Inns

Cirrus, the investment vehicle launched to back a premium estate of freehold pubs with rooms, has acquired two pubs from British Country Inns (BCI), the Enterprise Investment Scheme-backed pub company, for an undisclosed sum.

Source:Cirrus Inns acquires two pubs from British Country Inns

Greg Mulholland MP welcomes Government review of the self-regulation deal

Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Save the Pub Group, Greg Mulholland MP, has welcomed news that the Government is looking into the self-regulation deal over the pubco-tenant relationship, giving the industry until 23 November to respond.

Source:Greg Mulholland MP welcomes Government review of the self-regulation deal

Industry given 23 November deadline to prove self-regulation deal on pubco-tenant relationship is working

The industry has until the 23 November to assure the Government that the self-regulation deal on the pubco-tenant relationship is working.

Source:Industry given 23 November deadline to prove self-regulation deal on pubco-tenant relationship is working

Molson Says Its Income Is Steady

Molson Coors said cost controls and its acquisition of StarBev this year helped its profit.

Source:Molson Says Its Income Is Steady

Choice is very important for pub customers

You definitely have to be a people person to work in this industry, don’t you? Customers are so awkward! Chefs spend hours devising menus with dishes full of complementary flavours and working out beautiful ways to present the food — and then the customer comes along.

Source:Choice is very important for pub customers

Miller Brands adds a new Belgian beer to its St Stefanus range

Miller Brands is expanding its world beer range with a second offer under its Belgian Abbey ale brand, St Stefanus.

Source:Miller Brands adds a new Belgian beer to its St Stefanus range

BHA accuses Government of backtracking over hotel bars EMRO exemption

The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has accused the Government of backtracking on plans to exempt hotel bars from being subject to Early Morning Restriction Orders (EMROs).

Source:BHA accuses Government of backtracking over hotel bars EMRO exemption