Ale and Beer

M&B wins licence conditions case

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has won a ground-breaking appeal against a premises licence condition.

Source:M&B wins licence conditions case

Crown Carveries launches bank holiday activities

Mitchells & Butlers brand Crown Carveries are running a family-focused extravaganza over the August bank holiday.

Source:Crown Carveries launches bank holiday activities

Liberation seeks new sites

Liberation Group, the Jersey-based pub and drinks business, is setting its sights on new pub acquisitions on the Channel Islands.

Source:Liberation seeks new sites

Apply now for Rugby World Cup licences

Licensees are being advised to submit temporary event notices in advance of the Rugby World Cup, which kicks off on 9 September.

Source:Apply now for Rugby World Cup licences

Licensees forced to lower flag

Two licensees have been forced to take down a Hungarian flag outside their pub after suffering repeated threats of violence.

Source:Licensees forced to lower flag

Geronimo transformation for Half Moon

Young’s music pub the Half Moon in Putney, London, is set to be transformed into a Geronimo Inns site.

Source:Geronimo transformation for Half Moon

Host slams Punch internet charge

A licensee has hit out at Punch Taverns for charging £25 for every internet money transfer she makes to pay her rent and other fees.

Source:Host slams Punch internet charge

Nonalcoholic Beer Aids Marathon Recovery

A new study reports that beer is an excellent recovery beverage for marathon runners. But you may not want to start a raucous celebration just yet. The beer was effective only if it contained no alcohol.

Source:Nonalcoholic Beer Aids Marathon Recovery

'Per drink surcharge' could help fund councils

The Liberal Democrats have cited a ‘per drink surcharge’ as a possible means of covering the costs that drinkers impose on local councils.

Source:'Per drink surcharge' could help fund councils

Drinks firms asked for labelling updates

Drinks companies will be asked to give annual updates on how they have complied with alcohol labelling commitments made with the Government.

Source:Drinks firms asked for labelling updates