Alcohol
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Government plans to change Britain's boozing culture and crack down further on binge-drinking announced in a report this week have been criticised as excessively harsh on the hospitality sector.
Posted: 07 June 2007 | 10:51
The Government is to conduct an independent national review into the pricing and promotion of alcoholic drinks as part of a nationwide crackdown on binge drinking.
Posted: 05 June 2007 | 17:20
The Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA) has called for a delay in the Scotland-wide rollout of the test purchasing of alcohol by underage drinkers after it uncovered discrepancies in the scheme during a trial in Fife.
Posted: 31 May 2007 | 00:00
Three-quarters of drinkers would stop visiting a pub if it served drinks in plastic vessels rather than glasses, according to a survey from market analysts Retail Eyes.
Posted: 29 May 2007 | 14:41
By the end of 2008 all alcoholic drinks packaging will carry warnings about the number of units of alcohol within, as well as tips on safe drinking limits.
Posted: 29 May 2007 | 12:00
The Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA) has called for a delay in the national roll-out of the test purchasing of alcohol by underage drinkers in Scotland after it uncovered loopholes in the scheme during a trial in Fife.
Posted: 23 May 2007 | 14:00
The outcome of the Scottish Parliament election last week has left Scottish licensed retailers with the prospect of a sixth minister in six years responsible for handling licensing reform.
Posted: 10 May 2007 | 11:36
JD Wetherspoon has warned that preparations for the smoking ban in England will lead to its full-year profits being “marginally below” expectations.
Posted: 09 May 2007 | 17:44
Brewers looking to cash in on the projected growth in female pub-goers post UK smoking bans are too bring new beer flavours to market including fruit, flowers and milk.
Posted: 26 April 2007 | 08:30
Red Carnation hotel group’s Nicolas Clerc has been named the winner of the Champagne Ruinart UK Sommelier of the year competition.
Posted: 25 April 2007 | 14:51
Alex Salussolia, chairman of the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR), will make a speech at their annual conference today attacking the policing of current under-age drinking laws.
Posted: 25 April 2007 | 13:58
The Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA) has demanded a level playing field in the promotion of alcohol sales north of the border, claiming that the Scottish Executive is unfairly targeting the pub sector.
Posted: 19 April 2007 | 18:15
French champagne house Gosset has unveiled a new addition to its Celebris portfolio – a Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut.
Posted: 19 April 2007 | 11:26
Introducing a voluntary minimum pricing agreement to pubs and bars will not tackle the problem of binge drinking, says Patrick Browne, chief executive of the Scottish Beer and Pub Association
Posted: 18 April 2007 | 10:04
Leaflets promoting a Glasgow pub crawl around the city’s cheapest bars with drinks from £1 have been withdrawn after criticism.
Posted: 17 April 2007 | 10:30
As many as 5,000 pubs and bars in the UK could cease trading by 2011 through a combination of the smoking ban, a clampdown on drinks promotions and declining beer sales, experts have warned.
Posted: 12 April 2007 | 16:30
Restaurants including Heston Blumenthal’s three-Michelin-starred Fat Duck and Raymond Blanc's two-Michelin-starred Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons have been criticised by a food and drink writer for charging "hideous" amounts for the fizzy drink.
Posted: 12 April 2007 | 11:19
Pubs and bars found guilty of persistently selling to minors face a three month close or £10,000 fine under a Home Office Spring crackdown.
Posted: 05 April 2007 | 16:44
Exports 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
British 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
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