Ale and Beer

Labour MP calls for minimum pricing 'as a matter of urgency'

A Labour MP has called on the Government to bring in a minimum unit price for alcohol “as a matter of urgency” to tackle alcohol harm through a petition among politicians.

Source:Labour MP calls for minimum pricing 'as a matter of urgency'

Westons adds mulled flavoured cider for winter

Cider maker Westons has added a new mulled cider to its Twist range of flavoured ciders.

Source:Westons adds mulled flavoured cider for winter

More than two-thirds of football fans will watch their teams from their local pub this season

More than two-thirds (68%) of football fans will watch their teams from their local pub this season, with a
quarter of those doing so at least once a week.

Source:More than two-thirds of football fans will watch their teams from their local pub this season

Portman Group's Independent Complaints Panel dismisses Alcohol Concern's complaint about Absolut Vodka campaign

The Portman Group’s Independent Complaints Panel has dismissed a complaint by Alcohol Concern about a campaign for Absolut Vodka, owned by Pernod Ricard UK.

Source:Portman Group's Independent Complaints Panel dismisses Alcohol Concern's complaint about Absolut Vodka campaign

Pub tenants and lessees will be responsible for new machine games duty

Pub tenants and lessees with gaming machines will be responsible for the upcoming change in the way the machines are taxed, according to the British Beer & Pub Association’s (BBPA) new guidance.

Source:Pub tenants and lessees will be responsible for new machine games duty

Sky urged to “to call a halt to its campaign of prosecutions" against licensees on domestic card use

A high-profile lawyer has urged Sky “to call a halt to its campaign of prosecutions against the licensed trade” on domestic viewing card use.

Source:Sky urged to “to call a halt to its campaign of prosecutions" against licensees on domestic card use

Brandon Lewis MP is likely to be Community Pubs Minister

Brandon Lewis, the MP for Great Yarmouth, is thought likely to take on the role of community pubs minister.

Source:Brandon Lewis MP is likely to be Community Pubs Minister

Stonegate chief Ian Payne looks to expand Slug & Lettuce and Yates's concepts

Slug & Lettuce and Yates’s are among the concepts that Stonegate is looking to expand over the coming year, according to chairman Ian Payne.

Source:Stonegate chief Ian Payne looks to expand Slug & Lettuce and Yates's concepts

Pub food tips: 7 ways to use tapas on pub menus

Sheila McWattie takes a look at some of the exciting and innovative ways to incorporate tapas on pub menus.

Source:Pub food tips: 7 ways to use tapas on pub menus

Pubs and bars with history of violence should use polycarbonate bottles claims MP

An MP has called for legislation to do more to ensure that local authorities encourage use of polycarbonate bottles in bars where there is a history of violence.

Source:Pubs and bars with history of violence should use polycarbonate bottles claims MP