Alcohol

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Exports of Scotch Whisky hit record high

whiskyExports of single malt and blended Scotch whisky increased 4% in 2006 valuing the market at a record £2.5b, according to the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA).
Posted: 05 April 2007 | 12:30

Wives and girlfriends move up the list as top subject men talk about in pubs

men drining in a barBritish men are talking about their wives and girlfriends more than ever before down the pub, according to the latest research from the Beautiful Beer campaign.
Posted: 03 April 2007 | 16:42

Scottish pubs face new responsible drinking guidelines

binge drinkingScottish pubs and bars face new guidelines from today to ensure the responsible promotion of alcoholic products.
Posted: 02 April 2007 | 14:35

Enterprise Inns trading on track

Pub operator Enterprise Inns “traded well” in the first half of its financial year, and said that both operating and pre-tax profit for the six months to 31 March would be in line with its expectations.
Posted: 30 March 2007 | 10:15

Mark Angela to leave Greene King in reorganisation

Greene King pub company managing director Mark Angela is to leave the brewer and pub operator after three years as it reorganises its managed house operations into two divisions.
Posted: 26 March 2007 | 12:55

Crowther takes charge at London Town

Mark Crowther has today taken up his position as chief executive of pub operator London Town.
Posted: 26 March 2007 | 10:31

Industry bodies slam rise in duty

buying a drink in a pubIndustry bodies have slammed the increase in duty on alcohol, which was announced in yesterday’s Budget.
Posted: 22 March 2007 | 10:00

Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality news

Chris DruceTrying to walk a straight line when someone mentioned cheap wine. Have a drink on me.
Posted: 16 March 2007 | 16:28

Industry leaders criticise level of gambling licence fees

Industry leaders have expressed disappointment at the high level of gambling licence fees set by the Government.
Posted: 01 March 2007 | 10:24

Scottish pub groups warn against early introduction of test purchasing

A group of hospitality trade groups have written an open letter to the Scottish Executive expressing opposition to plans to allow the early introduction of the Test Purchasing of alcohol north of the border.
Posted: 15 February 2007 | 14:49

Winners and losers emerging as the Scottish smoke clears

buying drink in pubIt is nearly a year since smoking was banned in pubs and bars across Scotland and some establishments have fared better than others. With the English and Wales bans imminent, what lessons have been learnt? Nic Paton reports
Posted: 15 February 2007 | 00:00

Greene King trading boosted by hot summer

Greene King was given a boost by soaring summer temperatures which helped lift profits by 6.9% in the first half.
Posted: 29 January 2007 | 11:51

Scottish pub has to pull free-drink promotion

A Scottish pub has been forced to withdraw plans to hold a "drink free till first wee" marketing promotion following a spate of complaints.
Posted: 29 January 2007 | 11:37

Government U-turn on 24-hour drinking

buying drink in pubThe Government set to make a u-turn over its 24-hour drinking policy and make it harder for pubs and bars to get licences to stay open later.
Posted: 29 January 2007 | 11:00

Ark for Business service launched to advise operators on drug and alcohol policy

alcohol abuseMinster for Sport Richard Caborn MP has urged hospitality employers to consider the moral and commercial imperatives of addressing drug and alcohol abuse among employees.
Posted: 25 January 2007 | 16:30

New alcohol licensing consultation launched

people buying a drinkThe Government has launched a consultation seeking views on proposed changes to the alcohol licensing guidance governing the 2003 Licensing Act.
Posted: 16 January 2007 | 16:50

Licensing regime review expected this month

nightclub drinkingThe Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) has denied media reports that the Elton Panel report into England and Wales’s new alcohol licensing laws will be published this week.
Posted: 09 January 2007 | 12:45

The Campaign for Real Ale attacks supermarket alcohol pricing

binge drinkingThe Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) is the latest body to attack Britain’s supermarkets for their rock-bottom alcohol prices.
Posted: 08 January 2007 | 15:00

MP calls for health minsters to take on supermarkets over cheap booze

John Grogan MPMP John Grogan has urged the Health Minister Patricia Hewitt to investigate the effect of cheap supermarket booze on binge drinking, reports the Morning Advertiser.
Posted: 05 January 2007 | 14:10

Hospitality's year ahead

woman gazing into crystal ballAlways first with the big stories, the Caterer news team turns its attention to what 2007 might hold for the various sectors of our diverse industry
Posted: 04 January 2007 | 10:49

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