All MCA Insight articles in March 2014 – Page 23
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News
Adnams names Hobbs CEO as non-exec
Adnams, the Suffolk-based brewer, pub operator and distiller, has appointed Nicky Dulieu, chief executive of upmarket fashion retailer Hobbs, as a non-exeutive director
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News
100 MPs back beer duty freeze
More MPs have signed the Early Day Motion (EDM) calling for a freeze in beer duty than any another tax-related EDM
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NewsM&B pledges 1,000 new apprenticeships
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has pledged it will recruit 1,000 new skills-based apprentices over the next two years, to work across its brands as part of its commitment to developing young talent
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NewsBath Ales unveils Colston Hall concepts
Bath Ales, the brewer and pub operator, has unveiled its two new venues housed at Bristol’s Colston Hall
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Analysis & Insight
Net pub closures reach 28 per week
The number of net pub closures in the UK has risen from 26 to 28 per week, with leased and tenanted pubs accounting for 16 of those closures, according to figures from the latest CGA-CAMRA Pub Tracker
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OpinionTime to beat the drum on jobs
There has been some fine work carried out on highlighting the career possibilities available across the sector over the last couple of years, but with the campaign to cut VAT seemingly being moved into the sidings by the Government for the time being, it is time to ramp up an issue it can’t afford to ignore, job creation. The sector just needs a figurehead to lead the way in highlighting the breadth of the careers now available
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OpinionHow democracy works
Tim Martin, chairman of JD Wetherspoon, provides an update on the latest from the VAT Club and how progress is being made with politicians on some of its key points
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NewsGaucho names new MD
Gaucho, the Argentinean steakhouse concept, has promoted Tracey Matthews from group HR director to managing director, after the departure of Martin Williams
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NewsCarlson in talks to sell TGI Friday’s
Carlson, the US-based parent company of TGI Friday’s, is in advanced talks to sell the casual-dining brand to buyout firm TriArtisan Capital Partners in a deal believed to be valued at around $850m
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News
Abv Training rolls out sector e-learning courses
Abv Training has rolled out a range of 28 e-learning courses designed for professionals in the licensed and hospitality trades who do not have the time to attend tutor-led programmes.
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NewsCaffe Nero to make US debut
Caffè Nero will make its debut in the US, in Boston this spring, which is thought will be the precursor to a number of sites the group plans to open in the region over the coming 12 months