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Pride of the Valley hotel revamps image

Andrew Colley and Robin Knight have turned the Pride of the Valley into somewhere affluent local residents are happy to go. Janet Harmer reports on how the hoteliers are attracting a new market of discerning customers
Posted: 13 March 2008 | 00:05

Tories propose high taxes on strong alcohol

pubThe Conservatives have proposed a two-tier tax on booze to tackle problem alcohol use and binge-drinking.
Posted: 07 March 2008 | 15:48

Binge-drinking

No sooner had the air cleared from the smoking ban than the dangers of alcohol reared its head. Overall levels of alcohol consumption by the general public have increased rapidly over the past 10 years as we all drink more wine, spirits and alco-pops (but we all drink less beer) and the term binge-drinking has entered the national vocabulary.
Posted: 27 February 2008 | 16:10

BMA alcohol report 'flawed and flimsy', says BBPA

barmanThe British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has derided the British Medical Association’s (BMA) report on alcohol as “flawed and flimsy”.
Posted: 22 February 2008 | 11:26

Local beer sales on the up

pints on the tableBeer from local breweries is bucking the trend of falling volumes with strong sales growth, according to a report by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA).
Posted: 05 February 2008 | 15:27

BHA boss sparks row over “unemployable” Brits - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: BHA boss sparks row over “unemployable” Brits, Little Chef sale to be replaced by disposal of 20 sites...
Posted: 14 January 2008 | 12:04

Caterer's predictions for 2008

Caterer's predictions for 2008How will the changes to capital gains tax affect the hotels sector? Who's in line for a Michelin star? What will the Government do about binge-drinking? And will school meals recover? The Caterer team takes a look at the year ahead
Posted: 01 January 2008 | 07:00

Support for rise in alcohol purchasing age

supermarketPopular support for raising the legal drinking age from 18 to 21 years old is growing, according to a new report.
Posted: 14 December 2007 | 11:44

Finding a solid foothold in the pub food scrum

How difficult will next year be for the pub sector? With many operators moving their focus to food, is this the end for the traditional wet-led pub?
Posted: 29 November 2007 | 11:38

Shepherd Neame boss lobbies MPs over beer duty

Shepherd Neame logoThe boss of UK’s oldest brewery has lobbied MPs on behalf of the pub industry for a freeze in beer duty in next year’s Budget.
Posted: 27 November 2007 | 17:02

UK pub sector to lose £80m-plus after England fails to qualify for Euro 2008

The UK pub sector will lose out on a minimum of £80m - £100m of extra income as a result of England failing to qualify for the 2008 European Championships, it was predicted today.
Posted: 22 November 2007 | 16:21

BBPA calls for beer tax freeze

Beer pumpsThe British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has called on the Government to freeze beer duty for the second time this year as beer sales in the UK slump to their lowest on-trade level since 1969.
Posted: 20 November 2007 | 10:25

Greene King buys New Century Inns

Greene King beer pumpsBrewer and pub operator Greene King has splashed out £32.6m on the 49 tenanted and leased pubs that comprise New Century Inns.
Posted: 14 November 2007 | 12:15

Scottish & Newcastle unveils the Discovery Pub Company

Scottish and Newcastle Pub Enterprises (S&NPE) has formally unveiled the Discovery Pub Company, the brand name for the estate of pubs it operators for commercial property investor Active Asset Investment Management (AAIM).
Posted: 02 November 2007 | 16:29

Don't rely on food to rescue pub profits

A week after the Good Pub Guide criticised operators for overcharging for meals, Eddy Passey, retail director at pub-with-rooms group St Christopher's Inns, argues that food might not be the answer to falling profits after all
Posted: 25 October 2007 | 00:00

Brits consume less alcohol since Licensing Act

British drinkers have consumed less alcohol since the Licensing Act was updated in 2005, according to new figures compiled by the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).
Posted: 11 October 2007 | 12:08

Marston’s food sales drive growth despite affect of summer flooding

Marston's logoBrewer and pub operator Marston’s has reaped the benefits of strong food sales at its managed division over the past year.
Posted: 04 October 2007 | 10:48

Industry bodies warn on violence in pubs

people in a pubPub and club owners have been urged to identify the causes of violence on their premises by industry trade bodies to protect employees.
Posted: 04 October 2007 | 07:00

National Cider Pub of the Year winner revealed

The Valley bar in ScarboroughThe Valley bar in Scarborough, Yorkshire, has been named National Cider Pub of the Year by the Campaign For Real Ale (Camra).
Posted: 01 October 2007 | 08:00

Pubs urged to improve promotions and target families

inside a pubThe number of adults visiting a pub during a typical week has fallen to just 15% over the past nine months but they still want a good atmosphere and a quite drink with friends when they nip down to the boozer.
Posted: 14 September 2007 | 14:31

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20th August 2008