Ale and Beer

Magners Specials bring on the flavour

A new range of flavoured ciders called Magners Specials have been launched to both the on and off-trade this month.

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A world of difference

Advertising executive Brad Atherton had never pulled a pint when he spotted the Kings Arms for sale in a popular Cornish tourist spot. He and his wife Molly were ready to hit the ground running, says Sonya Hook.

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New Jam House for No Saints

Steve Thomas, the Luminar founder who now heads the No Saints cabaret bar/restaurant group, has secured approval to open a site in Cambridge under his Jam House live-music brand.

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Cut VAT to 5%: sign the official petition

The PMA has launched an official petition with the Government calling for a reduction in VAT to 5% for the hospitality industry.

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Pubs and restaurants see 1% rise in July

Despite unhelpful weather and the continuing squeeze on consumer spending, pubs reported a slight rise in like-for-like sales in July.

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Brewers sign pubs up to food provenance campaign

Brewers and pub operators Wadworth and SA Brains have signed up their managed houses to the RSPCA Freedom Food Simply Ask campaign.

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SBPA hits out at Dundee bottle scheme

The SBPA has called for the City of Dundee Licensing Board not to proceed a bottle marking scheme for licensed premises.

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Imperial Tobacco drops cig machine campaign

Imperial Tobacco has dropped its campaign to reverse the imminent cigarette vending machine ban.

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Licensed trade administrations fall

The number of administrations in the licensed trade fell almost one third in the second quarter of 2011 against Q1, according to new figures from Baker Tilly that suggest a “remarkable recovery” for the sector.

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