Publicans on high alert after con artist targets pub trade
Tue, 18 Dec 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Publicans have been warned to be on the lookout for a heavy-drinking conman who vanishes after running up eye-watering bills during visits. more...

Government code of practice to tackle sexual harassment in the workplace
Tue, 18 Dec 2018 10:21:00 +0000

The Government has announced a package of commitments to tackle sexual harassment in the workplace ' something that 40% of hospitality workers have experienced according to ComRes. more...

BEIS consultation on ‘restrictive’ wage conditions welcomed
Tue, 18 Dec 2018 10:12:00 +0000

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has welcomed a consultation by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial strategy (BEIS) on national minimum wage conditions. more...

Labelling on sugary drinks dubbed a 'public health scandal'
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:12:00 +0000

The labelling of sugary drinks has been lambasted as a 'scandal' by politician Tom Watson and campaigners. more...

Will canned wine replace bottles?
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:00:00 +0000

Canned wine looks set to become one of the biggest alcohol trends of 2019 as Millennials opt for smaller measures to avoid binge drinking. more...

Mallets nails Glastonbury partnership
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 12:46:00 +0000

Somerset cider Mallets has announced an exclusive four-year partnership with Glastonbury Festival. more...

Could you eat ‘world’s biggest’ Christmas dinner?
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 12:29:00 +0000

A pub has rustled up what it claims is the 'world's biggest' Christmas dinner ' a 16,500-calorie feast featuring a 'turkey heavier than a baby'. more...

How Coca-cola plans to paint the world red
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 11:20:00 +0000

When you hear the words 'holidays are coming' on TV, you know exactly what the advert is without looking and that Coca-Cola is driving that big red rig. Here is how the soft drinks behemoth is looking to the future. more...

Strike staff claim 'win for workers' after JDW pay rise
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 14:46:00 +0000

JD Wetherspoon employees at pubs in Brighton said their pay rise of 60p per hour proved their strike action had been a success. more...

Finding the right solution to demand for great mixers
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 10:58:00 +0000

When you add a tonic or soft drink to a spirit, the majority of the beverage is now the mixer so it makes sense to use the best that is available. It's been a good year for mixers and there is no end to the innovation taking place. more...

This pub wants to pay you £500 for pigs in blankets 'taste test'
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 11:07:00 +0000

A pub has announced it is searching for a taster for its pigs in blankets and has offered £500 as payment for taking the 'taste test'. more...

Hospitality businesses to help staff avoid ‘payday poverty’ cycle
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Hospitality and leisure businesses have pledged to tackle staff anxiety over festive finances by rolling out a 'get-paid-as-you-go' flexible income service to around 4,500 staff nationwide. more...

Close to 2,000 Welsh pubs to benefit from rates relief scheme
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 09:29:00 +0000

The Welsh government has announced that it will invest £23.6m to extend its high street business rates relief scheme in 2019-20. more...

Disability group calls for pub 'culture change'
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 09:24:00 +0000

More than eight in 10 (86%) disabled people face difficulties in pubs and bars, according to research from a disability charity. more...

Burning Night subsidiary companies placed into administration
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 16:55:00 +0000

Burning Night's nine subsidiary companies have been placed into administration as buyers are sought for the bar company. more...

How many people go to the pub on Christmas Day?
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 16:50:00 +0000

More customers are heading to the pub to eat on Christmas Day and this decision is saving them money, according to new analysis. more...