Independent Operators

Benner: Chancellor must act

Camra: 7,500 pubs will close by 2012

By Ewan Turney

Up to 7,500 pubs could close by 2012 because of a tidal wave of beer tax hikes, cheap supermarket booze and the general economic downturn. That's the...

Young's: cautious on year ahead

Young's performing resiliently

By Ewan Turney

London-based pub operator and brewer Young's put in a "resilient in increasingly challenging economic environment" for the half year to 27 September....

Pubcos are under the microscope

Pubco inquiry kicks-off today

By Ewan Turney

The Business and Enterprise Committee inquiry into the pubco-tenant relationship gets underway today at 1030am — and the MA will bring you unrivalled coverage, starting with a preview of the action.

London Calling

London Calling

By Hamish Champ

Despite having commercial and social advantages - millions of tourists every year; the UK's largest urban population; daily influx of tens of...

Proposed sale has fallen through

Cains pub sale to Calco collapses

By Mark Stretton, M&C Report

The administrators of Cains Beer Company have placed 26 freehold pubs back on the market after talks with Calco Midlands — the preferred bidder — stalled, according to the M&C Report.

Scunthorpe licensees may have to use polycarbonate glasses in the future

Scunthorpe licensees consider glass ban

By Ewan Turney

Pubs in Scunthorpe may be forced to switch to polycarbonate glasses after a spate of incidents in the town — police say there has been trouble over the last six weekends in the town.

Oliver: other industries have the tie

What about the ties in other trades?

By Stephen Oliver

For all Fair Pint's lobbying, the fact is that hosts chose to go into their tied arrangements, says Marston's Stephen Oliver.

Pring: initiative will test how much value good BDMs can offer

Pubco model begins to evolve

By Andrew Pring

Greene King's new measures that aim to support the licensees running its estate are a bold but much needed move, says Andrew Pring.

Brook Leisure is running a £10 all-inclusive offer on Saturday nights

Third operator does all-inclusive

By Gemma McKenna

A third well-known nightclub operator is running an all-inclusive drinks deal, the Morning Advertiser has learned. Brook Leisure, which operates...

Michael Turner (L) hands over award to Gerry O'Brien

Churchill Arms is top Fuller's pub

By Ewan Turney

The Churchill Arms in Kensington has been crowned Fuller's pub of the year — completing an impressive array of awards for the year.

Drinks sales could leave a £1bn shortfall

Pubs face £1bn drink sales shortfall

By Ewan Turney

Pub drink sales are expected to fall by a massive £1bn this year meaning that food sales would have to increase by 20% to cover the shortfall.

Burnham: all inclusive deals must end

Culture secretary: end all inclusive deals

By John Harrington

Culture secretary Andy Burnham has called for an end to all-inclusive and speed drinking promotions in pubs — he was speaking at the Business in Sport and Leisure conference today.

Robertson: new BII chief executive

BII unveils new chief executive

By Ewan Turney

The BII has appointed the deputy regional director for economy in Tyne and Wear Neil Robertson as its new chief executive, the Morning Advertiser can...

MPs said pubs were irresponsible

Trade bosses: pubs are responsible

By John Harrington

Leaders of trade groups defend pubs over accusations from MPs that they act irresponsibly — pubs were accused of encouraging drunkeness through drinks promotions during a hearing on the Licensing Act.

Radio host Peter White (L) with Steve Corbett and Mark Hastings

Fair Pint clash with BBPA

By Ewan Turney

The Fair Pint campaign group clashed with the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) in a minor skirmish ahead of the main battle at Westminster later this month.

Vulcan Hotel: the 155-year-old pub could be preserved

Pub could become museum exhibit

By Gemma McKenna

A Cardiff pub due to be demolished in June 2009 could be preserved as part of an open-air museum. The 155-year-old former ironworkers' pub, the...

Bulter (L) and Thornton (R) have launched Mercury Liquid to help distressed assets

Mercury help offer lands big uptake

By The PMA Team

Mercury Inns director Mark Butler reports an "unbelievable response" to the launch of a new corporate recovery company, Mercury Liquid. The new...

Morrissey-Fox: problems with planning

Morrissey-Fox: What do you think?

By Ewan Turney

The second part of Neil Morrisey's Risky Business screened last night on Channel 4 with the actor and Richard Fox attempting to open their pub — and the Morning Advertiser would like to get your views on the show.

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