Ale and Beer

Al Murray pipped to the post in crisps challenge

Stephen Fry romps home as Walkers promotion raises £1m for Comic Relief

Source:Al Murray pipped to the post in crisps challenge

MPs back disability campaigners pub access bid

Barred! campaign’s Mark Cooper looks to get law for disabled pub-goers in rest of the UK

Source:MPs back disability campaigners pub access bid

Ban on strong beer for Tourism Week venue

Draught beer above five per cent not allowed at Weston-Super-Mare’s Grand Pier

Source:Ban on strong beer for Tourism Week venue

Power Saver helping licensees save thousands

Scheme has already provided tips on savings up to £100,000

Source:Power Saver helping licensees save thousands

Free online help to promote your Royal Wedding party

Website Inapub is giving licensees a hand to make most of bumper weekend

Source:Free online help to promote your Royal Wedding party

EXCLUSIVE: Luxardo adds Chilli and Spices flavour to sambuca range

Launch of new flavour follows a trial in Marston’s pubs

Source:EXCLUSIVE: Luxardo adds Chilli and Spices flavour to sambuca range

Adam Fowle quits Mitchells & Butlers

CEO leaves “by mutual consent”

Source:Adam Fowle quits Mitchells & Butlers

Thwaites names Richard Bailey as its new chief executive

Newly-created post goes to brewer’s director

Source:Thwaites names Richard Bailey as its new chief executive

London pubs and brewers pump more than £3bn into economy

BBPA to use regional breakdown in bid to put government off duty hike

Source:London pubs and brewers pump more than £3bn into economy

Wetherspoons launches global beer festival

Celebration of cask will feature beers from Jamaica for first time

Source:Wetherspoons launches global beer festival