http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=whatsnewCopyright (c) 2010 The Campaign for Real Ale Subscribe to RSS feed <P/> http://www.camra.org.uk/images/rss-logo.gifhttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=whatsnewen-gbFri, 30 Jul 2010 12:53:05 GMT60The Coalition Government has launched a consultation on the 2003 Licensing Act for England and Wales.Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=whatsnew1http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=whatsnew1Secretary of State Vince Cable confirms that the Government will revisit the Codes of Practice of the Large Pub Companies if they were not found to be acting properly.Tue, 20 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=whatsnew2http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=whatsnew2This morning the Prime Minister gave a speech on endorsing pubs as local assets and promising Government support to save threatened pubs. Sun, 18 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=whatsnew3http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=whatsnew3CAMRA is delighted to read of a report revealing how Britain's beer drinkers can serve as role models for the nation as it struggles to emerge from recession.Sun, 18 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=323414http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=323414Nigel Adams MP has an article explaining his motivations to introduce the Protection of Local Services Bill which CAMRA is supporting. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=323205http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=323205A public meeting will be held at Walsall Town Hall on Wed 14 Jul 2010 in an attempt to save Highgate BrewerySun, 11 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=323124http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=323124Welsh Assembly calls for action to promote beer and cider industries in Wales Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=322974http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=322974CAMRA has strongly supported moves by Nigel Adams MP to bring forward a Parliamentary Bill to help protect community pubs. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=322648http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=322648Highland brewery's Orkney Blast named CAMRA's Champion Beer of Scotland 2010Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=322393http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=322393CAMRA, has today predicted that the 20% VAT hike will force the rate of pub closure to increase above the current devastating rate.Mon, 21 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=322290http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=322290A recent poll showed that 68% of people think that beer is Britain's national drink.Sun, 20 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=322243http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=322243CAMRA is asking members to email their MP and ask them to sign an Early Day Motion, which calls to bring forward measures to support our community pubs. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=322146http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=322146The post election re-launch meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Save the Pub Group saw Greg Mulholland MP elected as the Chair.Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=321938http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=321938Otley's O-Garden named Champion Beer of WalesThu, 10 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=321861http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=321861Yesterday in Parliament, 20 MPs were selected to bring forward their own Private Members' Bill on an issue of their choosing.Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=321833http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=321833Greg Mulholland MP calls on the new Government to commit to take action to reform the beer tie next year if the industry fails to reform itself. Thu, 03 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=321518http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=321518The Queen announced the Government's legislative programme and among the bills were two that will particularly affect beer drinkers and pub goersMon, 24 May 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=321082http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=321082Supermarkets such as Tesco have announced that they support a ban on alcohol sold below cost price.Sun, 23 May 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=320968http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=320968The Government have published their full programme for the next five years, including pub measures as part of coalition agreement. Wed, 19 May 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=320853http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=320853This morning, CAMRA wrote to the new Prime Minister, seeking the appointment of a Minister for Pubs.Wed, 12 May 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=320534http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=320534This morning, the CAMRA Public Affairs Team announced that, '150 supportive candidates have become MPs.'Sun, 09 May 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=320324http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=320324On Friday morning, the CAMRA Public Affairs Team announced that, 'So far, 140 supportive candidates have become MPs, with 18 results still to be announced.'Fri, 07 May 2010 08:09:19 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=320319http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=320319CAMRA has today announced that over 650 election candidates have signed up to show their support for CAMRA's Election Charter.Mon, 03 May 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=320157http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=320157CAMRA have today welcomed the Liberal Democrats ‘Pubs Manifesto.' The document includes Liberal Democrat policies to support and save the British Pub. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=319876http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=319876Take the 30 second survey for national research and you could WIN a case of Mild beers or a copy of the Good Beer Guide 2010!Sun, 25 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=319751http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=319751CAMRA has today announced that over 500 election candidates have signed up to show their support for CAMRA's Election Charter.Sun, 18 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=319466http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=319466Over 400 MPs and PPCs from all the main political parties have signed up in support of CAMRA's Beer Drinkers and Pub Goers Charter.Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=318688http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=318688CAMRA helps to celebrate FemAle Day with women from the beer and pub trade coming together to promote real ale and encourage more women to try it.Mon, 05 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=318124http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=318124CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, are hoping to secure as many signatures as possible on a crucial Early Day Motion before the General Election.Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=317916http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=317916To help launch National Cask Ale Week, CAMRA held the first ever Twitter Beer Tasting in a pub last night and were delighted with how well it went!Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=317752http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=317752Over 300 MPs and PPCs from all the main political parties have signed up in support of CAMRA's Beer Drinkers and Pub Goers Charter.Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=317606http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=317606‘With nearly 6 pubs a day still closing, what community pubs and pub goers needed today was a lifeline, not a death knell.' (Mike Benner, CAMRA Chief Executive)Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=317416http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=317416CAMRA is to hold the first ever online beer tasting in a pub - with beer expert and Good Beer Guide editor, Roger Protz!Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=317352http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=317352Pubs Minister John Healey announces a major package of reforms to support pubs, reflecting the many issues CAMRA has been campaigning hard on for years. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=317190http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=317190CAMRA and the Save the Pub Group successfully hosted their question time style debate in Parliament, with over 150 people attending.Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=317098http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=317098Over 250 MPs and PPCs from all the main political parties have signed up in support of CAMRA's Beer Drinkers and Pub Goers Charter.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=317064http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=317064234 MPs and PPCs from all the main political parties have signed up in support, with over 700 CAMRA members lobbying their election candidates. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=316870http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=316870CAMRA, has welcomed the Business, Innovation and Skills Select Committee Report on Pub Companies which demands major reform in the way the Large Pub Companies operate.Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=316588http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=316588CAMRA has teamed up with the All Party Parliamentary Save the Pub group to host a Question Time style debate.Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=316499http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=316499CAMRA has today expressed its discontent at the move by Carlsberg UK to ship its iconic Tetley's cask brand from its Yorkshire heartland to Marston's of Wolverhampton. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=316393http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=316393Last week, a number of MPs took part in a parliamentary debate regarding the issues currently facing British pubs.Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=316358http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=316358CAMRA hold a reception in the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, hosted by Alasdair Morgan MSP.Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=316164http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=316164MORE than 25 pubs have already been signed up to CAMRA's new national, real ale discount scheme, which was successfully launched in Jan 2010.Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=316013http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=316013CAMRA's new Beer Drinkers and Pub Goers Charter seeks to encourage Candidates in the forthcoming General Election to support CAMRA's campaigns.Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=315891http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=315891CAMRA has recently met the Treasury to discuss the forthcoming budget and budget submission, voicing concerns that further beer duty increases will put further strain on Britain's pubs. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=315688http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=315688The Kelham Island Tavern in Sheffield, Yorkshire, enters CAMRA's history books today by winning National Pub of the Year 2009 for the second year running.Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=315641http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=315641Last night CAMRA hosted another successful Parliamentary Reception, with guest speaker Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (and long-time CAMRA member) Ben Bradshaw.Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=315303http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=315303CAMRA launched its Beer Drinkers and Pub Goers Charter last night at its Annual Parliamentary Reception attended by over 100 MPs, Peers and Special Advisors.Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=charterlaunchhttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=charterlaunchCongratulations to Mr Armitage from Lancashire, who is the lucky winner of the superb three night Canal Break, courtesy of Hire A Canalboat.Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=315055http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=315055A new and updated version of a CAMRA best-seller, 300 Beers to Try Before You Die! by Roger Protz is now available to buy in the CAMRA Shop.Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=315022http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=315022To further raise money for the appeal process, CAMRA is auctioning off one bottle of House of Commons Blended Scotch Whisky, signed by Prime Minister Gordon Brown.Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=314977http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=314977CAMRA kicked off their biggest celebration of winter beers this week at a new venue, the Sheridan Suite, Manchester, with 200+ real ales, foreign beers, cider &amp; perry.Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=314588http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=314588Pub goers remain disappointed as the British Beer and Pub Association issue their long awaited Code of Practice for tied tenanted &amp; leased pubs fails to address competition issues.Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=314532http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=3145321872 Porter from the Elland Brewery has today been crowned the Supreme Champion Winter Beer of Britain 2010 by a panel of judges at the National Winter Ales Festival in Manchester.Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=314366http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=314366