Ale and Beer

CAMRA puts pressure on MPs over pub debate

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is putting pressure on MPs to attend the pubco/tenant debate in the House of Commons on 12 January.

Source:CAMRA puts pressure on MPs over pub debate

MP petition urges licensees to accept PASS cards

The Government should make it compulsory for licensees to accept the Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) cards as a valid form of identification – that’s according to a new petition supported by MPs.

Source:MP petition urges licensees to accept PASS cards

Nightclub circular ruled offensive by ASA

A circular for a nightclub in Newcastle has been ruled as likely to cause “serious and widespread offence” by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).

Source:Nightclub circular ruled offensive by ASA

Liverpool reject plans to restrict openings

Licensing officials in Liverpool have rejected a plan to restrict openings of new bars across the city centre, opting instead to implement the policy in limited areas.

Source:Liverpool reject plans to restrict openings

Punch launches new year recruitment drive

Punch Taverns has placed adverts on the back of Carlsberg delivery trucks as part of a recruitment drive aimed at attracting potential licensees from a range of backgrounds to the company.

Source:Punch launches new year recruitment drive

Brewdog ups roll out plans

BrewDog, the fast-growing Scottish brewer and bar operator, has increased its expansion plans for 2012 and is now looking to open 10 pubs this year, including the possibility of its first site abroad.

Source:Brewdog ups roll out plans

FLVA calls for pubco transparency over beer price increases

The Federation of Licensed Victuallers Associations (FLVA) has called for pubcos to be transparent over beer price increases.

Source:FLVA calls for pubco transparency over beer price increases

Minimum pricing 'will cut consumption'

The introduction of a minimum pricing policy for the sale of alcohol could see a significant reduction in consumption, according to researchers in Canada.

Source:Minimum pricing 'will cut consumption'

Groundbreaking case highlights unclear DCMS licensing guidance

A groundbreaking case has highlighted the Department for Culture, Media and Sport guidance on licence reviews is unclear, as a District Judge has ruled that during an appeal a nightclub had the right to stay open.

Source:Groundbreaking case highlights unclear DCMS licensing guidance

Frozen food retail market jumps 5.2%

The frozen food retail market is up 5.2% year-on-year in value.

Source:Frozen food retail market jumps 5.2%