Publican UK « Ale and Beer

Plan to change empty property business rates under fire

FSB writes to pubs minister over government proposals

Source:Plan to change empty property business rates under fire

But BBPA points out UK alcohol taxes are already among ‘highest in the developed world’

Source:Fears duty hikes will be used as alternative to minimum price

Room at the inn for class after burst pipes hit classroom

Source:Pub comes to school's rescue

Your round-up of the national news – January 19, 2011

Source:'SNP refuses Britain-wide alcohol minimum price'

Walks and bike rides that end at pub help bring trade to the George and Dragon

Source:Pub co-op's guide to success

Your rpund-up of the national news – January 18, 2011

Source:'Ministers accused of bottling decision to ban low-cost alcohol'

As government confirms plans, Home Office minister James Brokenshire says definition is the ‘best starting point’

Source:Ban below duty plus VAT will stop worst deals, claims minister

2010 ended on a low, according to FPB

Source:Confidence in small business sector hit by VAT rise and bad weather

Company also plans to be fossil fuel free within 10 years

Source:Pepsico aims to stop using landfill

Multiple operator’s profits up 62 per cent in last 12 months

Source:Chameleon reports profits boost