Both the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA), and the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) have hailed the debate and vote in the House of Commons on Beer Duty as a success in presenting the case for review of the beer duty escalator. Now, the Government needs to take action and change the policy... SIBA: review is vital Commenting after the three-hour, … [Read more...]
Camerons Brewery to install social interactive TV in pub estate
Camerons Brewery and Challenger Technologies, the developer of in-venue social interactive TV, have agreed a partnership to place the market-leading ivuTV platform in the company’s pub estate. Camerons has become the first chain to put the technology into its pubs, and is confident that it will enhance the customer experience, thanks to its interactivity with live sports … [Read more...]
Apprenticeship takes hospitality into management
People 1st has launched the first ever Level 4 apprenticeship framework designed specifically for the hospitality industry. The Higher Apprenticeship in Hospitality Management has been developed to bridge the gap between the supervisory skills gained in an apprentice’s early career and the strategic management skills required to work at a senior level. People 1st … [Read more...]
Graze with Bath Ales
Bath Ales has signed the lease for its biggest outlet to date, next to Bath Spa Station. The new outlet – Graze Bar, Brewery and Chophouse - needs a full team of skilled people for the 5,000 sq ft site, and will create up to 50 new jobs. The new flagship outlet joins The Hop Pole and The Salamander in the Bath Ales portfolio in Bath, and plans for it include a small … [Read more...]
Debate on beer duty: SIBA summons support
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) is galvanizing its 800+ members into action ahead of next week’s Parliamentary debate on beer duty. SIBA has tasked its entire membership - which includes not just brewers but over 100 SIBA Locals pubs, a number of brewers with pub estates as well as suppliers to the industry - with urging their local MP to support the debate, and to … [Read more...]