15-May-2009 By Ewan Turney
Pubco power report, mandatory code on alcohol retailing and a review of the Licensing Act — it has been a truly momentous week.
14-May-2009 By Ewan Turney
The BII has expressed its "disappointment" over claims by the BEC that lessees have very little confidence in it because of a conflict of interests.
Chris Maclean: A pox on the scrimpers and savers
14-May-2009 By Chris Maclean
In this week's BII magazine there is a short article on saving money. Its a popular topic in the magazine. But in this instance it is about the costs...
Mark Daniels: Sometimes, it's better the devil you know...
14-May-2009
In Formula One at the moment, there's a heady political game being played. The FIA, the sport's governing body, have decided that a budget cap must...
BII welcomes BEC support for rent review scheme
14-May-2009
The BII has welcomed supprt for an Independent Expert Determination Service in the Business and Enterprise Committee report into pub companies.The...
Miller Brands UK posts record results
14-May-2009 By Hamish Champ
Spending by so-called 'Generation Y' consumers - people in their 20s and 30s - have helped Miller Brands UK deliver its best set of financial results...
13-May-2009 By The PMA Team
Tadcaster-based entrepreneur Jim Walsh is set to complete another phase in development of hotel group.
13-May-2009 By John Harrington
Read what the pubco report had to say about Brulines, Thorley, Tuppen, AWPs and transparency on rental valuations.
13-May-2009 By Ewan Turney
Many of the issues with the tie can be resolved without the interference of the competition authorities, says the ALMR.
13-May-2009 By Ewan Turney
The Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) has warned a lengthy Competition Commission investigation will cause "huge disruption".
13-May-2009 By Andrew Pring
The conclusions of the Business and Enterprise Committee's report must form the foundations of a fresh start for the industry, says Andrew Pring.
13-May-2009 By The PMA Team
The Business and Enterprise Committee published a highly critical report on the pubco/tenant relationship today. The Morning Advertiser reports the...
Publican Local Focus - Brighton rocks
13-May-2009
A few weeks ago The Guardian printed a multicoloured map showing Britain's unemployment hotspots. On the south coast, directly below London, was a...
Brulines seeking legal advice over BEC report claims
13-May-2009 By Hamish Champ
Brulines, the company which manufactures beer flow monitoring equipment, said today it was taking legal advice on comments made about its products in...
BBPA: competition probe "would not be constructive for industry
13-May-2009 By James Wilmore
The British Beer & Pub Association has argued that a Competition Commission investigation into the beer tie would "not be constructive for the...
Brulines kit comes in for BEC criticism
13-May-2009 By Hamish Champ
Beer flow monitoring equipment provided by Brulines was heavily criticised in the Business & Enterprise Committee's (BEC) report into the pub...
Pubcos accused of providing misleading evidence to MPs
13-May-2009 By Hamish Champ
In its report into the tied pub business model published today, the House of Commons Business & Enterprise Committee (BEC) said that in its...
13-May-2009 By Gemma McKenna
The Pubs and Places report backs calls from the Business and Enterprise Committee for "serious reform" of the pubco model.
13-May-2009 By Peter Luff
Writing exclusively for the Morning Advertiser, Bec chairman Peter Luff explains why the Competition Commission should probe pubcos. For nearly a...
13-May-2009 By Ewan Turney
The pubcos believe a Competition Commission investigation will prove the tie to be a "robust and sustainable business model". The British Beer and...
Reap the benefits by making your own diesel
12-May-2009
Disposing of waste oil is a major headache for the pub trade, but pubs could have a liquid asset in their fryers.Officially, more than 100,000 tonnes...
11-May-2009 By The PMA Team
There has been a high level of interest in bidding for stricken bar and nightclub business Premium Bars and Restaurants (PBR) with at least half a...
Pubs to save money on new meters
11-May-2009
Pubs are set to have new hi-tech gas and electricity meters installed by 2020 to ensure more efficient energy use, the government announced today.The...
When will the hangover fade?
10-May-2009 By Hamish Champ
Just as spotting a lone swallow in June does not signify the onset of a nice summer, one week's worth of good news from the retail sector does not a...
Mercury rising
10-May-2009 By Hamish Champ
The Old Coach House, a destination pub owned and operated by Mercury Inns, stands in the picturesque village of Ashby St Ledgers in Northamptonshire...
08-May-2009 By David Elliott
The BBPA has failed on lobbying and the ALMR have been disingenuous with their views on the tie, says David Elliott.
Pub celebrates 30th charity walk
08-May-2009
An award winning pub is celebrating the 30th anniversary of a charity walk that has raised £450,000 for good causes.More than 300 people are...
08-May-2009 By Tony Halstead
Five Oldham pubs have agreed to controversial restrictions on drinks promotions proposed by the town's trading standards. The MA understands five of...
07-May-2009 By Ewan Turney
InterContinental Brands (ICB) has appointed John Mills as managing director.
07-May-2009 By Ewan Turney
Gwatkin's Yarlington Mill cider and Broadoak Perry have scooped gold medals at the National Cider and Perry Championships 2009.
Fair Pint: "We're seeking changes that will really help pubs
07-May-2009
In response to Adam Withrington's blogs (see right) Fair Pint released the following comments: "Adam Withrington's comments about the Fair Pint...
Martin: 'Lay off the supermarkets'
07-May-2009
The pub trade is committing a huge own goal by lobbying against the supermarkets according to the founder of JD Wetherspoon.In an exclusive interview...
07-May-2009 By Ewan Turney
The survival of the community pub in the current economic climate is "quite remarkable", according to a new report into the future of pubs. New...
06-May-2009 By Ewan Turney
The Barnsley House Hotel group, which operates the Village and Catherine Wheel pubs, has gone into administration.
06-May-2009 By Jo Bruce
A wine bar owner is fighting back against supermarkets' discounted food offers with a poster pastiche of M&S's "Dine in for £10" promotion.
06-May-2009 By Roger Protz & Gemma McKenna
Budvar UK has reported a 5% increase in sales for April on last year, thanks to the good weather.
Attacks on licensees go unpunished
06-May-2009 By James Wilmore
More shocking examples of thugs not being properly punished for attacking licensees have emerged in response to a new campaign. National Pubwatch's...
'Pubs and retailers show signs of promise'
06-May-2009
A ripple of upbeat trading statements on Wednesday raised the prospect of a modest restoration in the fortunes of consumer-facing industries, as...
Victory in campaign to save pub
06-May-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
A pub that a community rallied to save after developers threatened to bulldoze it has finally had its future secured. Last year The Publican reported...
06-May-2009 By Jo Bruce
The top pubs have been announced in the awards of the Alastair Sawday's Pubs & Inns of England and Wales Guide 2009. The winners of the local,...
06-May-2009 By John Harrington
A licensee is suing the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for £10,000 for not bringing a man who attacked him to justice.
06-May-2009 By Jo Bruce
Merchant Inns has launched an initiative to encourage pet owners to stay at its inns. The Pets Innvited scheme is on offer at five of Merchant Inns...
05-May-2009 By Ewan Turney
Troubled operator Premium Bars and Restaurants (PBR) recorded a pre-tax loss of £21.4m for the year to 30 June 2008.
05-May-2009 By Ewan Turney
Insolvency rates for pub companies appear to have slowed in the last three months — a total of 80 pub companies filed for insolvency.
Mark Daniels: Pubs are still great
05-May-2009
If you're a member of the general public not involved in the pub trade, there's every chance that you think pubs are no longer the place to hang out...
'Pub boss facing ruin'
05-May-2009
A desperate South Yorkshire landlord is handing back the keys to his pub and revealed he is facing financial ruin after racking up £20,000 of debt....
Pub insolvency rate slows, says accountants
05-May-2009 By Hamish Champ
Pub insolvencies have scaled back to levels not seen since the start of the credit crunch, according to leading accountants PricewaterhouseCoopers...
Retired licensee 'astonished' at pubs' charity support
05-May-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
A retired licensee who set up a fundraising event after his son died of cancer has praised pubs for continuing to back the cause. After John and...
Pub agent Caldicott Payne ceases trading
05-May-2009 By Gemma McKenna
Somerset-based licensed leisure property agent Caldicott Payne has ceased trading, due to tough market conditions. Sales director Richard Payne...
05-May-2009 By Ewan Turney
The Parliamentary inquiry into pubco power will largely ignore anecdotal evidence — both for and against pubcos — in favour of its own survey of 1,000 tied tenants. The report is at a very advanced stage and could be unveiled next Wednesday.
