For all those that didn't know...

Below is a round-up of the latest facts and figures to sum up this week's news

Almost one third of pubs closed permanently are being demolished, while 36% are converted to shops, cafes and restaurants, and 33% to some other use, mostly residential.

A survey commissioned by The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) in December 2007 shows that 27% of people who prefer to drink at home said price was the main influence on their decision. The survey also revealed that 72% of people agree that it is unfair that responsible drinkers have to pay for an irresponsible minority through high taxes.

Spotted dick, the pudding dating back over 200 years, has only been prepared by 5% of under 40's – a fall of 64% in a generation, and steak and kidney (13%), cooked by 60% less under-40's than the generation above.

A study in 1996-7 found that 4% of raw milk contained harmful bacteria that could make people ill.

People are more likely to trust the advice of a friend or a family on health issues than scientists.

The Barracuda pub group has experienced a 16% hike in sales during 2007.

Barracuda saw sales reach £148.7m – up from £127.1m in 2006. Food sales were also up by 32.4% to £25.2m.

Around 27 pubs are closing every week – nearly four a day – over the past year, according to the latest figures by the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA)

The current closure rate is seven times faster than in 2006, and 14 times faster than in 2005.

Gross operating profit at London hotels grew by 4.9% in the capital to reach £47.97 per available room – up from £48.72 in January 2007. Meanwhile room rates have soared by 6.5% to £111.02, up from £104.28 during the same period last year. There was no change in occupancy.

Premier Inn now has over 500 hotels nationwide and Beefeater has an estate of 129 restaurants across the country.

Bernard Matthews Cooked Meats saw sales fall by £64 million to £110.6 million last year.

ARAMARK is now serving breakfast every day to over 400,000 students nationwide.

Children who eat breakfast in school have fewer absences, higher math grades, and fewer incidences of problems.