SA Brain, the Welsh brewer and pub operator, has secured a £77.5m funding package to refinance, expand and grow its business.
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Billionaire Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) shareholder Joe Lewis has rebutted claims made in the Publican’s Morning Advertiser (PMA) leader last week, written by group editor Paul Charity, that claimed he is exerting a negative influence on the company. The Business, Innovation & Skills Committee (BISC) report on the pubco and tenant relationship is not “intellectually sound”, according to British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) chief executive Brigid Simmonds. Source:BBPA attacks report on pubco and tenant relationships National Cask Ale Week, kicks off tomorrow, with pub across the country supporting ‘Try Before You Buy’. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is consulting on plans that could see hosts charged for enforcement visits, even when they do not result in court proceedings. A Cardiff pub chef has been crowned Brains Chef of the Year 2011. Over 1,000 pubs have signed up to the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) cider pub accreditation scheme. The Black Sheep Brewery is set to launch a range of seasonal beers this autumn to coincide with the recent revamp of its Black Sheep logo. Licensees looking to sell their pub have been warned to be on their guard when choosing an agent. Brighton & Hove City Council is the first local authority to call for the Government to set differential rates of VAT for the on and off-trades to help combat the cheap booze fuelling binge drinking. Source:Brighton Council seeks VAT rise for off-licence sales |
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