Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin hits out at corporate governance rules
Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin has launched a scathing attack on corporate governance rules and advisers which he said are causing companies to collapse.
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Extended pub opening hours proposed for VE Day anniversary bank holiday
Bank holiday pub-goers will be able to enjoy a few extra hours until last orders under plans announced by the Home Secretary to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
Former Bake Off winner in bid to save village pubs from ‘astronomical’ beer tax
Candice Brown has called on the Government to protect the “lifeline” of local pubs by cutting “astronomical” levels of beer tax.
Marston’s shares slip as its warns on profits after weak food sales
Pub group Marston’s has seen shares slide after weaker food sales weighed down on its annual profits.
Get inn! Three Perth pubs celebrate being crowned best in Scotland
Pub landlords across Perth have been cracking open the champagne to celebrate being crowned the best Scottish watering holes.
Pub sales will soar on October 31 in no-deal Brexit, says Wetherspoon boss
JD Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin has said partying pub-goers will send bar sales soaring on October 31 if the UK leaves the EU – with or without a deal.
Football pundit Jim Spence prepares for legendary city pub crawl as he is installed as Dundee University rector
A Tayside football pundit is being installed as the new rector of Dundee University.
Perth pub’s £500,000 revamp set to start this week
Work will this week on a £490,000 refurbishment of a Perth pub which is set to bring a handful of jobs to the neighbourhood.
OPINION: Minimum alcohol pricing fails to stop pub closures in Courier Country
As Amber Lights readers will be aware, I have opposed Scotland’s minimum pricing policy from Day One.
Perth loses prestigious Purple Flag nightlife accreditation
Perth has missed out on renewing its Purple Flag status, the council has confirmed.