Score draw as both sides claim copyright victory
SKY and the Premier League were declaring victory after last week’s High Court ruling on how UK copyright law relates to the use of European satellite decoders to show English Premier League games in UK pubs. But while they pledged to take action against suppliers on copyright grounds, their opponents argued “the majority of claims against our clients are to be dismissed” after several copyright claims were overturned.
Cash is king as funding stays tight
Pub prices stay firm but market is ‘over-supplied’, agent says
CASH buyers will hold the upper hand when it comes to buying pubs, restaurants and...
Members’ club moves up a level
THE firm behind Glasgow private members’ club 29 has taken the venue to another level with the launch of a new events space.
Located on...
Forth snaps up Fife wholesale rival
The appeal of removing a local competitor and the opportunity to grow the business in a challenging period were among the main reasons which motivated Forth Wines to snap up rival wholesaler JA Glass of Dysart, Fife. Forth, the Milnathort-based wine and spirits merchant, acquired the family-owned drinks supplier, established by Duncan Glass and cousin Donald, for an undisclosed fee late last month. The deal promises to extend Forth’s product range and customer base.
SIBA’s new Landlord
YORKSHIRE brewery Timothy Taylor, perhaps best known for its Landlord ale, has joined the Society of Independent Brewers.
SIBA said the coup reflects its growing...
Outlook remains cloudy
AS the Tories and SNP go to war over the independence referendum, the rest of us have no choice but to focus on how...
Belhaven putting it all on black
Brewer has stout market in sight as it adds to beer
BELHAVEN has made its first foray into the stout market in the UK with...
Budvar ends yeast beer ‘rationing’
CZECH brewery Budweiser Budvar is to make its yeast beer available to the UK on a year-round basis, following demand from consumers and stockists....
Curry crown for Prestwick restaurant
A FAMILY-owned Prestwick restaurant has been named the best Indian restaurant in Scotland at a major UK awards ceremony.
Taj Tandoori won the Best In...
Tourism there for the taking
Operators can cash in on growing visitor spend, writes Robin Worsnop, chair of Edinburgh Tourism Action Group
THE last 20 years have seen a remarkable...
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