What the Sunday papers said
15-May-2005
A group of institutional investors is plotting to arrange the sale of Ultimate Leisure from under the feet of its management. Following revelations...
Pubs 'n' Bars pushing ahead despite consumer downturn
12-May-2005
Community pub specialist Pubs 'n' Bars has seen an improvement in sales despite the impact of the current dowturn in consumer spending.Reporting its...
Will Sandhurst be good for Prince Harry and will he last the
12-May-2005
Tony Bennett The OtterThorpe Marriott Norwich "As an ex-military man, I think Sandhurst and Marine training will do Harry the world of good. More...
SIA warns licensees of application form scam
12-May-2005
by John Harrington Licensees are urged to be aware of a growing scam where door-staff avoid applying for the new Security Industry Authority (SIA)...
Most plan to stay safe on night out
12-May-2005
by John Harrington Less than half of all late-night drinkers get drunk on a night out, and most take steps to ensure they get home safely. That is...
Rule on outside areas
12-May-2005
QCan you explain the first guidance note on the application form to convert a justices' licence into a premises licence? I have always understood...
Pubwatch licensee banned from local pubs for six months
12-May-2005
A pubwatch in Cheshire has slapped one of its own members with a six-month pub ban and discluded her from the organisation following a complaint....
It's time for pubcos to treat us as individuals
12-May-2005
By Punch lessee Ian McKerracher The time comes in every leaseholder's life for a rent review, and mine has just happened. Or to be more precise, it...
Lessees win out in new subletting rule changes
12-May-2005
by John Harrington Pub operators particularly on the high street could find it easier to mitigate losses from struggling pubs by subletting,...
... as Grogan keeps his seat
12-May-2005
Industry champion and Morning Advertiser columnist John Grogan has been re-elected by the narrowest of margins in his Selby constituency. Grogan,...
The Publican on....the IFBB
11-May-2005
Adam Withrington on speculation of family brewers as takeover targets and what the future holds for the IFBB.No sooner did we all digest the news of...
Shoreditch licensees fear new residents' complaints
11-May-2005
Licensees in London's Shoreditch fear they will suffer at the hands of local residents when the new Licensing Act comes into force.The vibrant...
The hard way
11-May-2005
Licensees and would-be publicans are becoming increasingly aware of rogue pub placement companies, thanks to The Publican's ongoing investigation....
Finance: Saving graces
11-May-2005
Carefully looking after the pennies could end up earning you a luxury cruise. Colin Marsters explains just how to save that much every year.After...
Vimac acquires 'Middlesbrough's hottest nightspot'
11-May-2005
Leisure management specialist company Vimac Leisure has spent £3m to acquire Hush, described as "Middlesbrough's hottest nightspot".The three-storey...
A good Hyding
10-May-2005
Hydes has sped up the family brewer league table in the past few months. Phil Mellows reports.Amid all the hullaballo surrounding the closure of...
City watchdog probes Ultimate Leisure share dealings
08-May-2005
The Financial Services Authority is to ask late night operator Ultimate Leisure to explain recent share dealings by director Tim Wynn, and the two...
What the Sunday papers said
08-May-2005
The Mail on Sunday hails 'Super Ted' Tuppen as the most successful businessman in the FTSE. Enterprise Inns has produced the best returns for...
Pubs warned: face up or shut down
05-May-2005
Pubs could be forced to close unless they apply for premises licences before the August deadline.Midway through the six-month period in which...
Pubcos accused over recruitment firms
05-May-2005
Pub companies have been accused of turning a blind eye to the actions of rogue recruitment companies which sublease their sites to unwitting would-be...
SIA adopts 'common sense' approach
05-May-2005
The doorstaff crisis appears to be easing with police and the Security Industry Authority (SIA) adopting a "common sense" approach to door workers...
BEDA hits out at SIAover seminar no-show
05-May-2005
by John Harrington The Bar Entertainment & Dance Association (BEDA) has hit out at the Security Industry Authority (SIA) for not showing up at a...
BII membership numbers hit record high
05-May-2005
Membership of the BII (the British Institute of Innkeeping), has hit 17,200 its highest ever figure and the trade is still flocking to join....
Heavy-handed tactics anger trade
05-May-2005
by John Harrington Police forces across the country are increasingly applying inconsistent and heavy-handed tactics to deal with pubs. A number of...
Entries flood in for perfect pub gong
05-May-2005
Greene King has received more than 10,000 entries for its Abbot Ale Perfect Pub Award. The promotion, in conjunction with the Daily Telegraph,...
Sargeson steers Laurel to social responsibility
05-May-2005
by Tony Halstead Laurel Pub Company has axed a "10 shots for the price of eight" offer and increased the price of its doubles as part of new social...
Now is time to nip the
05-May-2005
nit-pickers in the bud The thing about regime change is that you start to get nostalgic about the former system, with all its faults. No, I am not...
Your help builds secure future
05-May-2005
It is easy to forget at times when the licensed trade is under attack from so many sides, what a valuable contribution it makes to the economy at...
Pubs clean up their acts on tipping
04-May-2005
Pubs have been praised for cleaning up their act when it comes to swapping leading spirits brands with cheaper substitutes. Only one in 50 pubs is...
What the Sunday papers said
01-May-2005
A quarter of high street branded pubs are about to be put up for sale as the sector prepares for a wave of consolidation, Barracuda owner PPM...
Toad conversion by October: EP
28-Apr-2005
by The PMA Team Eldridge Pope, now called EP and owned by serial entrepreneur Michael Cannon's SDA Limited, will have converted its Toad high-street...
Best in show
28-Apr-2005
As the London International Wine & Spirits Fair fast approaches, Adam Withrington prepares for a show which could well be a daunting...
Vigilance matters
28-Apr-2005
With the average British pub losing £100 a week in cash and stock theft, GRAHAM RIDOUT reveals how you can stay one step ahead with improved...
Licensees left out of pocket
28-Apr-2005
Scores of would-be licensees who paid out for the promise of a pub placement have been told they are likely to find themselves thousands of pounds...
Freedom for Pubs Association vows to renew its fight
28-Apr-2005
A trade group has vowed "the fight goes on" in its bid to end the beer tie.The Freedom for Pubs Association (FFPA), which was set up last August, is...
Whitbread confirms consumer slowdown
28-Apr-2005
Publicly-quoted pub stocks were hit hard on Tuesday after Whitbread's preliminary results confirmed a consumer slowdown in the pub-restaurant sector....
Retailers should unite in High Street Charter'
28-Apr-2005
by John Harrington Pub and club operators should join together to create a High Street Charter to encourage social responsibility in the high...
Regulars ensure yolk's on barmaid
28-Apr-2005
Barmaid Harriet Sluman just couldn't resist throwing an egg at John Prescott's battle wagon last week. The deputy PM was leaving a rally in Rushden,...
Poor advice adds to
28-Apr-2005
transition confusion By now, many readers will have received a bundle of information from their local council on the new licensing regime. It will...
I feel like a guinea pigin this inflexible system
28-Apr-2005
I have been a multiple licensee for more than 25 years and have been increasingly overwhelmed by the red tape. My main frustration has always been...
Licensees join fight to tackle pirate TV footy
28-Apr-2005
by Tony Halstead Licensees are helping soccer bosses win their battle against pirate TV screenings of Premier-ship football. More than 50 calls are...
ALMR slams Act as incompetent
28-Apr-2005
by Tony Halstead The Government has been accused of selling the pub industry short by failing to deliver on major trade issues. Association of...
Doing it yourself just doesn't measure up
28-Apr-2005
I am often asked if the industry still needs traditional style stocktakers now that so many licensed businesses have moved over to a full-blown EPoS...
Honeycombe drops forecasts on tough trading
27-Apr-2005
Honeycombe Leisure is finding the traditional pub market tough going, but says its skill at managing pubs successfully on behalf of other operators...
Keri crowned karaoke queen at Pub & Bar
27-Apr-2005
Budding pop singer Keri Farish picked up a cheque for £1,000 after starring in the Pub Stars national karaoke competition at The Publican's Pub...
Phil Vickery to champion local sourcing at Publican Conference
27-Apr-2005
TV chef Phil Vickery will be a headline speaker at The Publican Conference this year, focusing on his work on developing local sourcing with Kent...
The next chapter
26-Apr-2005
Having exited brewing, Brakspear is now focused on tenancies. By Lorna Harrison.Following an era of controversy surrounding the sale of its...
Pub & Bar 2005: drinks news
26-Apr-2005
Hi Spirits has added two new flavours to its Antica Sambuca range. Banana and Mandarin are both now available from Waverley TBS with the Mandarin...
What the Sunday papers said
24-Apr-2005
Inevitiably, the planned £7.4bn takeover of Allied-Domecq by Pernod Ricard dominates the weekend business pages: Patrick Ricard says that his father...
Fully booked
21-Apr-2005
Booker is now firmly focused on its customers after its long-running takeover saga. John Porter meets Hans Kristian Hustad - the new man at the...
