Ale and Beer

Brains snaps up coffee chain

SA Brain, the Cardiff-based brewer and pub operator, has bought the 15-strong high street coffee chain Coffee#1 for an undisclosed sum.

Source:Brains snaps up coffee chain

Premier League: pub foreign satellite broadcasts still illegal

The Premier League believes that the screening of football matches in pubs via foreign satellite systems is still illegal because the broadcasts contain some copyrighted material — such as the Premier League logo and anthem — which require its authorisation before use.

Source:Premier League: pub foreign satellite broadcasts still illegal

'Courts unlikely to stop use of European decoder cards in pubs'

A leading competition lawyer claims it is unlikely the UK courts will stop the use of European decoder cards being used in pubs.

Source:'Courts unlikely to stop use of European decoder cards in pubs'

Five key changes for pubs now in force

Licensees are reminded that five important changes to the way pubs operate, serve drinks and pay their staff came into force on Saturday.

Source:Five key changes for pubs now in force

The frontline operator

You might be the son and heir of the 5th Baron Parmoor of Frieth (motto: Fronti nulla fides — do not trust in appearances) and great nephew of Sir Stafford Cripps, Chancellor in the post-war Labour government. You might have married actor and designer Katherine Wogan, daughter of legendary broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan. But that doesn’t mean you can run a good pub. Let alone three.

Source:The frontline operator

Blow for Premier League in pub football case

The Premier League has suffered a blow to its attempts to curb foreign satellite screenings at pubs.

Source:Blow for Premier League in pub football case

Milestone adds more courses to meet demand

The Milestone Cookery School has added more courses to its repertoire after a significant uptake in people signing up.

Source:Milestone adds more courses to meet demand

Lobbyist link of MP seeking beer tax cut

David Cameron is facing calls to toughen up rules governing the influence of businesses in politics after two of his MPs were accused of a potential conflict of interest, according to the Sunday Times.

Source:Lobbyist link of MP seeking beer tax cut

Black Sheep control goes to son Rob

The founder of Masham-based Black Sheep Brewery, Paul Theakston, has handed over the reins of day-to-day control to his son Rob Theakston.

Source:Black Sheep control goes to son Rob

Food Business Boosters

Lesley Foottit looks at ideas for driving food and drinks sales at your pub, including asparagus festivals, garden tours and a summer party and hog roast.

Source:Food Business Boosters