NEWS & VIEWS – 23rd September 2024
Ban the Pint?
Even though April Fool’s Day is over six months away, researchers from Cambridge University have the British public up in arms this week, by daring to suggest that the venerable pint is not the best serving size for beer.
Even though April Fool’s Day is over six months away, researchers from Cambridge University have the British public up in arms this week, by daring to suggest that the venerable pint is not the best serving size for beer.
Outdoor Smoking Ban Likely
It seems increasingly likely that smoking is to be banned in outdoor public spaces, including pub gardens, with many pubs that are only borderline profitable predicting that this might be the death-blow for them.
It seems increasingly likely that smoking is to be banned in outdoor public spaces, including pub gardens, with many pubs that are only borderline profitable predicting that this might be the death-blow for them.
Every Little Helps?
The Pub Curmudgeon gives his thoughts on the news that Tesco are planning to use Clubcard data on purchasing habits to issue advice to customers on potential health improvements. He is probably not the only person regretting buying all those 4-for-3’s!
The Pub Curmudgeon gives his thoughts on the news that Tesco are planning to use Clubcard data on purchasing habits to issue advice to customers on potential health improvements. He is probably not the only person regretting buying all those 4-for-3’s!
Tight Margins
Finally this week, hospitality trade body BBPA is calling for a duty cut in the upcoming budget, with claims that pubs currently only make 12p on a pint, after all costs are deducted. Good luck with that…!
Finally this week, hospitality trade body BBPA is calling for a duty cut in the upcoming budget, with claims that pubs currently only make 12p on a pint, after all costs are deducted. Good luck with that…!
