Greene King, the country’s leading pub retailer and brewer, has been recognised by the government for its commitment to apprenticeships and helped celebrate the launch of the new Apprenticeship Delivery Board. Rooney Anand, Greene King’s chief executive officer, and two of Greene King’s apprentices Mark Robinson and Jenna Stewart, attended a reception hosted by Prime … [Read more...]
The Clarence undergoes major refurbishment
Geronimo Inns has re-launched The Clarence in Whitehall following a £1.3m refurbishment. The property has undergone a complete makeover throughout and introduces a new dining space – the Tin Belly Dining Room. Geronimo Inns’ interior design team have created a light and bright space throughout still ensuring a traditional pub feel but with a subtle nod to the ‘Best of … [Read more...]
Budget 2016 – Trade bodies urge MPs to back Beer Duty cut and sign Early Day Motion 919
The chief executives of the campaign coalition calling for a cut in beer duty this year (CAMRA, SIBA, and the BBPA), have written jointly to Members of Parliament urging them to support a new Parliamentary motion calling for a one penny cut in beer duty in the Budget on 16th March. Early Day Motion 919 has been tabled by Nigel Evans MP, and already has the support of 24 MPs … [Read more...]
Bob Ivell becomes president of the ALMR
The ALMR has appointed one of leisure and hospitality’s best-known leaders to be its president. Bob Ivell, chairman of Mitchells & Butlers (M&B), will join the senior team of the trade association, marking another significant milestone in the on-going development of the ALMR, which has grown 30% each year for the past three years. Steve Richards, chairman of the … [Read more...]
NTIA and I’M IN team up to promote venues
Viral marketing and ticketing app I’M IN and the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) are launching a new industry campaign to champion the night time industries across the country and expand membership. As part of this initiative I’M IN will offset between £200 and £375 of the cost of any NTIA member undertaking a campaign(s) on their platform. NTIA membership will be … [Read more...]