Speaking as he unveild a good upturn in company profit, here's how Jonathan Neame described government tax policy towards pubs: fiscal violence... more
The value of pub properties has slumped by a third in two years, placing further pressure on the balance sheets of big pub groups Punch Taverns and Enterprise Inns... more
In launching his putsch on the Financial Services Authority and overhaul of City regulation, George Osborne paid tribute to Sir James Sassoon as the Shadow Chancellor’s adviser. This is most odd... ... more
Shepherd Neame, which has controversially traded on invoking the spirit of the Second World War, said Londoners are happily drinking their way through the financial blitzkrieg... more
The Bishops Finger has got a good range of Shepherd Neame ales to work your way through and a decent range of pub food to fill up on while drinking.... more
Health: A picture is emerging of how consumers plan to see out the credit crisis and a possible recession: drinking and, well, having an early night... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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