Fighting Fit

Greene King holds dividend as profits fall

Pubs operator maintains its investor pay-out but admits the current environment is the 'toughest for a long time'

PwC sent in to advise on Orchid restructuring

Lenders put accountancy firm on stand-by to act as administrators for the privately owned pub and restaurant group

Pontin's chipper about 20% rise in bookings

The holiday park operator claims that summer bookings for 2009 are up 20% as more people rely on traditional British holiday

Chelsea signs up Thomas Cook in £7m deal

Premier League club extends arrangement with travel group over four years while others struggle to cement partnerships

Food for thought

A cure for laptop shoulder | Pink elephant on parade | All change in restructuring | Game of will they, won't they

Diageo chief warns against whisky tax rises

The drinks company says another increase in duty would hurt exports by discouraging other countries from cutting tariffs

Diageo boss brews up plan to stay ahead of the game

Paul Walsh believes effective marketing will keep the global drinks giant strong in 2009

A rare slice of good news

Selfridges enjoyed a 30% rise in trading profits in its last full financial year, while Gondola delivered a 7% rise in turnover and earnings

TUI Travel cuts UK holiday capacity by 16%

Thomas Cook expected to follow tour industry leader's example, killing hopes of reduced-price holidays for getaway Britons

Companies cutting back on business travel

Low-cost airlines, trains, and overnight trips rather than extended stays are the rule-of-thumb for today's executives

Should alcohol carry health warnings? No

With a government review about to publish its findings, Jeremy Beadles explains his opinion on curbing alcohol misuse

TUI Travel cuts capacity by 16 per cent

Thomson and First Choice owner slashes number of holidays but insists main vacation is still considered an essential

Chancellor in low spirits as PBR blunder rectified

Darling was forced to backtrack on his Pre-Budget Report admitting the Treasury had raised the duty on spirits too much

Recession is rethink time for fast-food

Recessions are not bad for everyone, some industries thrive, and fast-food restaurants are a case in point

Ethical approach of Starbucks is hard to swallow

Starbucks has lost more ethical customers than rival coffee shops after environmental controversies damaged its reputation