PPL, the music licensing body, saw its income from public performances licences at pubs, clubs and other venues rise again in 2012 after a “significant increase” in licence holders.
Pubs in England and Wales continue to be caught up in the business rates appeals backlog with more than 5,000 licensees waiting for their 2010 appeal cases to be heard, the PMA has learned.
The expectation that higher prices is one of the leading pub deterrents is not borne out by new research, which shows that high food and drink prices (24% and 35% respectively) fall behind several other factors when it comes to consumers choosing to visit...
A licensing lawyer has encouraged tenants and lessees to check their lease to see if they are eligible to renew their contract and obtain a rent reduction.
Fair Deal for Your Local is to hold a Save the Pub Rally in Westminster next Wednesday (5 June) to send a message to MPs and to the Government over the pubco-tenant relationship.
Provenance Inns, the high-quality food-led operator led by Michael Ibbotson, has acquired its seventh site and is looking to “cherry-pick” future acquisitions.
The best way to tackle late-night disorder is via a partnership approach and not regulations such as the late-night levy (LNL) and early-morning restriction orders (EMROs), according to British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) public affairs director...
Take-up of apprenticeships in the pub sector is lower than elsewhere in hospitality because the funding available is significantly lower, the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has told the Government.
Pubs in Woolwich are facing continued disruption following yesterday’s attack in which a young soldier was brutally murdered outside the Royal Artillery Barracks.
St Austell Brewery, the Cornish brewer and pub operator, saw turnover exceed £100m for the first time in its history in 2012 as it bought more pubs and sold more beer.
The newly-crowned BII (British Institute of Innkeeping) Licensees of the Year have pledged to help bring the organisation “back to the hospitality industry” after scooping the award at a gala lunch in London last week.
A package of pubs from the former Botanic Inns estate, which was placed into administration earlier this month, has been acquired by a new venture set up by ex-Botanic owner Stephen Magorrian called the Horatio Group.
Licensees in Lewes are campaigning for a major music festival in the town to change its strict no re-admittance policy after fears were raised that local businesses would suffer.
Premium Bars & Restaurants (PBR), owner of the Ultimate Leisure nightclub business, is exploring options for its 14-strong Living Room chain, including a possible sale, M&C Report has learnt.
BII chief executive Tim Hulme announced two strategic partnerships and pledged to launch more relevant qualifications for the industry during the organisations annual luncheon in London earlier this week.
C&C Group, the Irish producer of Magners cider, has reported a resilient performance for the year to 28 February despite a 15% decline in UK cider volumes in what it describes as a difficult trading environment in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Former directors of Sarumdale, the pubco placed into administration last summer, hope to operate an estate of eight to 10 pubs within the next two years and are looking to secure their first four in June or July.
Save the Pub Group chairman and MP Greg Mulholland has called on Treasury Ministers to look into how much in tax credits is being paid to tied publicans.
A national consumer campaign to celebrate Britain’s passion for pubs was unveiled to the trade at the British Institute of Innkeeping’s (BII) Annual Lunch in London on Tuesday.
Membership of the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) fell by 12% in 2012 as the trade body incurred another year of financial losses despite a major cost-cutting programme.
New Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) chief executive David McHattie promised no major changes or surprises as he took the reins this week from departing CEO Nick Bish.
Meantime Brewing Company, the London brewer led by Nick Miller, has appointed Gary Whitlie, former managing director of Miller Brands, as its non-executive chairman.
Licensing law firm Poppleston Allen has launched a free service reminding pubs to apply for temporary event notices (TENs) ahead of sporting events and national days of celebration.
Tim Hulme, recently-appointed chief executive at the BII, tells Michelle Perrett how he plans to revive the organisation and help people embarking on a career in the trade.
TGI Friday’s managing director Karen Forrester claims the industry should have a Scores on the Doors-style rating for how businesses treat their employees.
The chair of Worthing Pubwatch has made an impassioned plea for Sussex Police to re-join its scheme over fears the breakdown of their relationship could have safety implications for the wider community.
Rushmore Group, the Jonathan Downey-led members’ clubs, bars and restaurant operator, has netted a further £500,000 through crowd-funding website Crowdcube.
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has been forced to make a U-turn over its support for alcohol minimum pricing after a ruling by members at its AGM earlier this month.
