The Government needs to help the pub and brewing industries rather than sucking them dry, argued Ralph Findlay, chief executive of Marston’s and chairman of the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA), last week.
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The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has said it is encouraged the Government is committed to its pub friendly tag but warned that more progress is needed on cheap supermarket alcohol and beer duty. Businesses will have to pay an additional £1.35 billion in business rates next year as a consequence of September’s 5.6% increase in RPI announced yesterday. Palmers Brewery pub the New Inn at Cerne Abbas, Dorset, has closed for a six-month refurbishment — just weeks after licensee Jeremy Lee was crowned the Good Pub Guide 2012 Landlord of the Year. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg paid a visit to Bradfield Brewery in Sheffield to officially open the new 40 barrel brew plant. Trade bodies have united to oppose PPL’s plans to increase music royalty fees by up to 4,000%. CG Restaurants (CGR) has acquired a second site for its Dirty Martini bar concept in London’s Hanover Square. Source:CGR seals Dirty Martini site Three pubs that have gained new Michelin stars are already reaping the business benefits. The announcement recently that Karen Murphy had won the latest round of her ongoing battle with the Premier League and Sky really was music to my eyes! Source:Three cheers to Karen Murphy Two-thirds of pub diners think operators should provide more nutritional information on food menus. Source:Pubs should provide more nutritional information, claim consumers |
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