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Nearly half (47%) of businesses, including pubs, are overlooking simple opportunities to cut their energy bills, despite more than two thirds (68%) making operational efficiency their top priority in 2012, according to new research by British Gas. Source:Businesses are missing out on opportunities to cut energy bills Licensees are being encouraged to apply to defer the Retail Price Index increase (3.2%) on their business rates over a three-year period. Source:Licensees urged to apply to defer RPI increase on business rates Nobody can accuse Portman Group’s chief executive Henry Ashworth of not having enough experience of the harm that alcohol misuse can cause. As Adam Pescod discovers, he is the ideal man to encourage responsible drinking. A radio advert for Budweiser has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for linking the consumption of alcohol to sexual success. Source:Budweiser radio advert banned for linking alcohol consumption to sexual success A council in Surrey, which issued its own consultation on the controversial late-night levy (LNL), has come under fire for potentially “acting outside the law”. Source:Woking Borough Council accused of 'jumping the gun' with late-night levy consultation Pubs could be losing out on diners’ bookings if they are employing old “pen and paper” systems. Source:Pubs could be losing out on diners’ bookings if they use old “pen and paper” systems Licensees and property agents selling or leasing a pub are being reminded that they will need to include an energy performance certificate (EPC) with all marketing material. Source:Pub sales materials must contain energy performance certificates Barracuda Pub Company, the circa 200-strong managed pub group, is exploring a restructuring, although it is still in discussions with equity funds. Molson had been looking to raise its profile in international markets. And StarBev, whose markets include the Czech Republic and Croatia, was a perfect target. A Worcestershire licensee has said he will never stock John Smith’s in his pub again after claiming he was “misled” and “deceived” over a horse-racing promotion. Source:Worcestershire licensee in John Smith’s boycott vow over 'misleading' horse-racing promotion |
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