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BBPA calls for Scottish government to rethink alcohol tax policy

Brigid SimmondsThe British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has called on the Scottish government to rethink its alcohol policy, amid concerns that politicians want to rebalance alcohol taxes in favour of higher-strength drinks.
Posted: 23 May 2011 | 13:19

The Coalition Government one year on – what the industry thinks

David Cameron and Nick CleggAmong the first acts of David Cameron's premiership was a speech on the great value of the tourism industry to the UK economy. So is he helping or hindering? Caterer asked a cross-section of industry leaders to give us their assessment after the coalition Government's first year in power
Posted: 20 May 2011 | 10:52

The Coalition Government one year on – what the supplier associations think

Among the first acts of David Cameron's premiership was a speech on the great value of the tourism industry to the UK economy. So is he helping or hindering? This is what the supplier associations think
Posted: 19 May 2011 | 14:55

The Coalition Government one year on – what the contract caterers think

Among the first acts of David Cameron's premiership was a speech on the great value of the tourism industry to the UK economy. So is he helping or hindering? This is what the contract caterers think
Posted: 19 May 2011 | 14:55

The Coalition Government one year on – what the pub companies think

Among the first acts of David Cameron's premiership was a speech on the great value of the tourism industry to the UK economy. So is he helping or hindering? This is what the pub companies think
Posted: 19 May 2011 | 14:55

The Coalition Government one year on – what the restaurateurs think

Among the first acts of David Cameron's premiership was a speech on the great value of the tourism industry to the UK economy. So is he helping or hindering? This is what the restaurateurs think
Posted: 19 May 2011 | 14:55

The Coalition Government one year on – what the hoteliers think

Among the first acts of David Cameron's premiership was a speech on the great value of the tourism industry to the UK economy. So is he helping or hindering? This is what the hoteliers think
Posted: 19 May 2011 | 14:55

The Coalition Government one year on – what the BHA thinks

Among the first acts of David Cameron's premiership was a speech on the great value of the tourism industry to the UK economy. So is he helping or hindering? This is what the BHA thinks
Posted: 19 May 2011 | 14:54

The prime minister can't just rely on big events to sell tourism

Mark LewisAn estimated global audience of two billion watched last week's Royal Wedding. Once again, we proved that when it comes to the pomp and ceremony of a state occasion, no other country can touch us. Around the world, viewers were reminded of just how blessed with breathtaking buildings and parks we are.
Posted: 06 May 2011 | 08:00

Budget 2011: Angostura bitters set to become more expensive as special tax relief lost

Black beer and Angostura bitters are both set to lose their special tax relief as part of this year's Budget . Angostura...
Posted: 23 March 2011 | 14:50

Budget 2011: Pub and brewing bodies slam Budget

Beer producers have hit out at today's Budget after Chancellor George Osborne ignored calls for a freeze on the beer duty escalator. That means a scheduled...
Posted: 23 March 2011 | 14:26

Barclays brothers buy 25% stake in Maybourne - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

The weekend papersA round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: chief executive appointed to head up demerged La Tasca; Lovering to quit as M&B chairman, Chop Chop unveils expansion plans and more...
Posted: 24 January 2011 | 09:30

Here’s how to help tourism, Mr Cameron

Mark LewisThere were some unequivocal statements of intent in Prime Minister David Cameron’s speech on tourism last week. “I want to see us in the top five destinations in the world”, he said. “I want to have the strongest possible engagement with the tourism industry,” ...
Posted: 20 August 2010 | 12:36

David Miliband pledges to save British pubs

David MilibandLabour leadership hopeful David Miliband has launched plans to save Britain's local pubs as part of his bid to take control of his party. On his blog, Miliband criticised the coalition Government for failing to install a dedicated pubs minister - a role Labour handed to John Healey before the General Election.
Posted: 02 August 2010 | 11:13

Immigration crackdown will damage dining diversity in the UK

Theresa May: proposing to cut immigratin of skilled migrants into the UK by 5%The Government's cap on the number of non-EU workers entering the UK could have a dire impact on London's standing as a world leader in gastronomic diversity, industry figures have warned.Home Secretary Theresa May this week announced that the number of skilled migrants...
Posted: 02 July 2010 | 12:04

Hospitality budget at DCMS to be slashed

John Penrose: looking to cut the DCMS entertainment budgetThe official hospitality budget for entertainment at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, is likely to be slashed. In a written reply to a question from the Labour MP for Bassetla, John Mann, asking about the allocation for entertainment...
Posted: 21 June 2010 | 16:10

New hope for the troubled on-trade

Trevor WatsonThe new coalition Government's policy on licensing will help redress the balance between the on and off trades, says Trevor Watson, director of valuations at Davis Coffer Lyons.
Posted: 17 June 2010 | 17:42

Punch apologises after Labour's gay pub-goers refused service

Punch TavernsPunch Taverns has offered an apology to the Labour party's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) society after staff at a Westminster pub refused to serve them. The group, which went to the pub carrying a banner following its AGM, complained on Twitter ...
Posted: 07 June 2010 | 10:46

Cut VAT on hospitality to create more jobs

Grant HearnWith the new tourism minister now in place, chief executive of Travelodge Grant Hearn calls for the coalition Government to consider a VAT cut for hospitality businesses to help stimulate the economy.
Posted: 04 June 2010 | 12:53

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