Ale and Beer

Host’s electricity reprieve after PMA intervention

A Staffordshire licensee has had an outstanding electricity balance of £4,991.60 written off by energy supplier NPower after intervention by the Publican’s Morning Advertiser.

Source:Host’s electricity reprieve after PMA intervention

BISC: Bailey will reserve judgement on PICAS panel chair

Business, Innovation and Skills Committee (BISC) chairman Adrian Bailey has said he will “reserve judgement” on the decision to elect Rodger Vickers as panel chairman of Pub Independent Conciliation Advisory Service (PICAS).

Source:BISC: Bailey will reserve judgement on PICAS panel chair

The Big Interview: Roy Ellis

Inventive Leisure has consistently expanded its business for more than 20 years. Chief executive Roy Ellis tells Lesley Foottit how he weathers the storms and keeps the brand fresh.

Source:The Big Interview: Roy Ellis

Licensee's polycarbonate plea

A Cornwall licensee has called for the Government to introduce legislation forcing all pubs to use only polycarbonate glasses and bottles in their premises.

Source:Licensee's polycarbonate plea

Pubs urged not to buy TV cards after ruling

Licensees have been warned not to buy European satellite TV decoder cards until a definitive ruling on copyright has been made.

Source:Pubs urged not to buy TV cards after ruling

'Londoners most likely to watch Olympics in pub'

People in London are the most likely to visit the pub to watch the 2012 Olympics, according to new research commissioned by electronics company Casio Projectors.

Source:'Londoners most likely to watch Olympics in pub'

Major operators back Games safety

Major pub operators have signed up to a new information-sharing initiative which aims to improve security across London in the run-up to the Olympic Games.

Source:Major operators back Games safety

Pub Mentors: Soft sell pays dividends

Martin Sampson, out of home shopper marketing controller at Coca-Cola Enterprises, keeps tabs on his protégés’ progress at the College Arms. Stratford.

Source:Pub Mentors: Soft sell pays dividends

Character and team spirit see us through

With so many new faces in the England squad for the 2012 Six Nations campaign ( making the average age of the players 25 ) plus a new coaching team in place led by Stuart Lancaster it was no surprise to us all that the approach to preparation for the first game at Murrayfield was different to previous years.

Source:Character and team spirit see us through

Jascots seals Pannier deal

Jascots, the on-trade specialist wine merchant, has formed a partnership with Champagne Pannier to distribute its range throughout the UK.

Source:Jascots seals Pannier deal