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Prestigious award: Operators of town pub receive Star pub dedication award, marking 10 years at the helm (Credit: Star Pubs ACJ Media)

Licensees recognised for two decades at pub

By Felicity Giles

Licensees of Newcastle-under-Lyme-based pub, the Waggon & Horses have been awarded Star Pubs prestigious ‘dedication award’ to mark their 20th anniversary as operators of the site.

Flawed plans: William Lees-Jones says autumn Budget was anti-business

Budget blasted as 'anti-business'

By Ed Bedington

A leading family brewer has blasted the Budget as “anti-business” and left his seventh-generation business facing the “greatest challenge of our lives”.

Norfolk pub launches viral Christmas card

Pub to rival John Lewis with Christmas spoof

By Ed Bedington

A Norfolk-based pub operator is hoping to go head to head with John Lewis on the Christmas advert front with the launch of its own video card for customers.

Company update: Young's CEO Simon Dodd was pleased with the group's performance during the period (image: Getty/CHARTCHAI KANTHATHAN)

Budget to cost Young’s £11m

By Nikkie Thatcher

The Government’s Budget will mean significant cost hikes for Young’s in the near term, the London-based business has stated in its interim results.

Moving forward: B&K to launch new concept

Brewhouse & Kitchen to launch Craft House concept

By Georgi Gyton, Deputy Editor, MCA

Brewhouse & Kitchen (B&K) is to launch a new concept called Craft House, which will be rolled out to four of its existing high street locations over the next six months, with the potential for further conversions.

Sweat your assets: Dianne Irving says the brunch crowd have departed before the regular afternoon trade begins

OPINION

OPINION: Find something to fill the traditional ‘down time’

By Dianne Irving, operator of Drouth Ltd sites the Crown Inn at Stanwix and the Milbourne Arms, Carlisle

I own two good old-fashioned boozers, both of my which were built in the Victorian era and have survived many changes over the decades and years.

Great asset: JDW to open Mile Castle Hotel at the end of this month (Credit: David Webb Photography)

New JDW hotel to open this month

By Rebecca Weller

JD Wetherspoon (JDW) is set to open a new hotel at the end of this month following a £2.8m redevelopment project.

What's in the news 25 October?

Review of the Week

'They're making an enemy of us'

By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with Our Yummy Collection founder Anthony Pender to get his take on the week's news.

Changes at the top for Beds & Bars management

Beds & Bars top team changes as Roberts steps down

By Ed Bedington

Beds & Bars, the leading backpacker hostel, pub and bar operator, has announced a top team shake up following the announcement that managing director Murray Roberts is taking retirement.

New opening: Cahoots: Postal Office opened in October (image: Johnny Stephens)

Cahoots: Postal Office 'first of many'

By Nikkie Thatcher

The latest opening from multisite operator Inception Group is the 'first of many', co-founder Charlie Gilkes told The Morning Advertiser.

Group name change: the group's brands will retain their names. Pictured is Revolucion de cuba in Manchester

Revolution Bars Group changes name

By Gary Lloyd

Revolution Bars Group, which operates more than 60 sites mainly under the Revolucion de Cuba, Revolution and Peach Pub brands, is changing its name to The Revel Collective.

New opportunity: Thornbridge & Co to open first London pub

Thornbridge & Co to open first London pub

By Phil Mellows

Thornbridge & Co, the joint venture between Derbyshire brewer Thornbridge and wholesaler and bar operator Pivovar, is to open its first pub in London.

Success: Tamworth Tap awarded Freeman of the Borough by council (Pictured: George and Louise Greenaway being presented with the honour / Credit: Tamworth Borough Council)

Tamworth Tap awarded Freeman of the Borough

By Rebecca Weller

The owners of Britain’s Best Beer Pub have been awarded Freeman of the Borough in recognition of their innovative entrepreneurship and championing of their local area.

Marston's results: food sales have been particularly encouraging

Marston’s reports 5.8% boost in retail sales

By Gary Lloyd

Marston’s has stated the sale of its 40% share in Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) has been a contributory factor in strong results for the 52 weeks ended 28 September 2024.

Key acquisition: Breal and Calveton procure TGI Fridays (Credit: Getty/Adam Gault)

Breal Capital and Calveton acquire TGI Fridays

By Shwetali Sapte, MCA

TGI Fridays UK has been acquired by Breal Capital and Calveton UK following the completion of a successful sale process through acquisition vehicle Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group Limited.

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