Inspired by the recent change in Scotland’s drink driving laws, BrewDog has launched a designated driver discount, to make it even easier for people to enjoy themselves in its network of bars before driving home safely and legally. BrewDog is offering a 15% discount on soft drinks as well as its low alcohol beer, Nanny State in all UK BrewDog bars To qualify, customers … [Read more...]
Budget 2015: new report adds to call for freeze in beer duty
There is growing evidence of the compelling case for a third, historic cut in beer duty in the Budget, as a new report shows that that an astonishing 870,000 jobs depend on British beer and pubs – and almost half (44 per cent) are younger workers under 25. Significant economic benefits to the national economy The new report, by economic experts Oxford Economics for the … [Read more...]
Daniel Davies appointed Chairman of the Institute of Licensing
Daniel Davies is the new Chairman of The Institute of Licensing. Davies is founding Director and Chief Executive of CPL Training Group, the leading provider of face-to-face training and e-learning online to the licensed retail and hospitality sectors. Daniel brings with him over 20 years’ of experience in licensing training, having established CPL Training Group in 1991. The … [Read more...]
Wine now favoured drink for 60% of UK adults
Wine drinking is no longer just for connoisseurs, with new polling commissioned by the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) showing it is now the favoured alcoholic drink for 60% of UK adults, compared to all other alcohol products. Over half (60%) of UK adults, including the majority in each age group and across all regions of the UK, now choose wine over other … [Read more...]
Sky Sports awarded exclusive live coverage of The Open
In a move that will undoubtedly dismay many current viewers, Sky Sports will offer exclusively live coverage of The Open from 2017 thanks to a new five year partnership with The R&A announced today. Sky Sports has been awarded the exclusive live rights to golf’s oldest Major from 2017, meaning pub and club goers can now receive a live golf schedule offering over 100 … [Read more...]