Ale and Beer

MPs debate Pubs and Planning Law

On Wednesday MPs debated Government policy on Pubs and Planning law in a 90 minute debate in Parliament.

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'Ministers too cosy with the alcohol trade as doctors warn extra 250,000 lives are at risk from liver disease'

Your round-up of the national news – February 21, 2011

Source:'Ministers too cosy with the alcohol trade as doctors warn extra 250,000 lives are at risk from liver disease'

A Quest to Add Sophistication to Beer’s Appeal

Ray Daniels is on a crusade to see that beers gain the status of wine in the fine-dining experience.

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Pub operators fined £66,000 over football web streaming

Father and son hit with fines of £33,000 each for offences at 11 of their Hull pubs

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Pubs failing on up-selling, study shows

Many staff not being trained to make recommendations, according to research

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Diners demand to know more about what's in their food

Report shows 73 per cent want to know nutritional information

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Triple whammy could put 20p on a pint

Company hikes, VAT and duty all put pressure on pub prices

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Marston's customers in a spin over dinner with 'The Cat'

Dining with cricket star Phil Tufnell was top prize in scratchcard comp with Hardy’s

Source:Marston's customers in a spin over dinner with 'The Cat'

'Alcohol policy in tatters as health experts revolt'

Your round-up of the news – February 17, 2011

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Scots pubs face postcode lottery over Royal wedding extra hours

Licensing boards taking conflicting approaches over granting extensions

Source:Scots pubs face postcode lottery over Royal wedding extra hours