All articles by Ellie Bothwell – Page 6
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Restrictive covenant announcement 'imminent'
The outcome of the consultation on restrictive covenants on pub sales will be published “in the coming weeks”, new community pubs minister Kris Hopkins has claimed
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Spirit to double apprentice numbers
Spirit Pub Company plans to double the number of its apprentices to more than 2,000, it has announced as it launches a new programme aimed at those looking for a career in the kitchen
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Southampton strident on late-night levy
Southampton City Council has claimed it does not need to provide “forensic data” outlining the specific costs of policing the night-time economy in order to justify the introduction of a late-night levy
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Average pub pint reaches £3.31
The average price for a pint of beer in Britain is now £3.31, a 3.4% increase on last year, according to the latest Good Pub Guide
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Pub visionaries revive sector's fortunes
Pub visionaries that have adapted to changing pressures are to thank for the nationwide improvement from “decrepit boozers with dull beer” to thriving businesses with innovative ideas. That is the message of the Good Pub Guide 2015
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Training bodies team up to tackle underage sales
Three of the UK’s top licensing training organisations have teamed up with Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC) to help staff tackle the issue of underage sales
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Business uninformed over rates refunds
More than 90% of councils have not informed firms that they are still able to back-date a claim under the Small Business Rates Relief scheme
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Pubs most common type of community assets registered by councils
Pubs are by far the most common type of community assets registered by councils, making up more than a third of the total listed
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Greater Manchester launches new alcohol strategy
Councils, health services, and police in Greater Manchester have officially teamed up to tackle alcohol abuse under a new strategy that includes the review of licensing powers
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Campbell named new SLTA chairman
Donald Campbell, sales director at wine and spirits merchants Inverarity Morton, has been announced as the new chairman of the SLTA
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Manchester pubs could face licensing crackdown
Pubs in Greater Manchester could face a crackdown on licensing from police and councils, following a new report that reveals excessive drinking costs the region £1.2bn each year
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Spirit launches degree programme for GMs
Spirit Pub Company has launched a degree programme for its general managers as part of its ongoing partnership with Leeds Metropolitan University
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Government approves new chef apprenticeship standards
New chef apprenticeship standards developed by the hospitality industry’s Trailblazer Group have been approved by Government
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Analysis & Insight
Sector creates 118k new jobs in a year
The hospitality industry now employs more than two million people, after creating 118,000 new jobs in the past year, new statistics reveal
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Craft Beer Co to host second beer festival
Craft Beer Co is set to showcase 100 beers from the best breweries across the UK at its second festival next month
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BrewDog secures Islington site
BrewDog, the Scottish brewer and pub operator, has secured its fifth London site in Islington
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Around 15,000 outlets to take part in Tax Equality Day
Around 15,000 outlets are expected to reduce their prices on Tax Equality Day on 24 September
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Drink drive deaths at record low
Drink drive fatalities and injuries are at their lowest level since records began, latest figures from the Government have revealed
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Council explores single business licence plan
Cornwall Council has been issued a Government grant in order to explore the possibility of creating a single business licence