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Two more pubs issued Article 4 Directions

Two more pubs issued Article 4 Directions

By Ellie Bothwell

The Chesham Arms in Hackney, east London, and The Wellington in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, are the latest pubs to be issued immediate Article 4 Directions, following long-standing campaigning from locals.

Pub hosting election debates sees trade hike

GENERAL ELECTION

Pub hosting election debates sees trade hike

By Ellie Bothwell

A publican committed to bringing politicians to the people said trade increased by 3,000% after he hosted the first in a series of hustings-style debates ahead of the general election.

Hospitality sector tops zero-hours contracts use

Hospitality sector tops zero-hours contracts use

By Ruth Williams, M&C Report

There are more people working on zero-hours contracts in the hospitality sector than any other industry, with 53% of companies making use of transitional and seasonal staff working on no guaranteed hours contracts.

Q&A: ALMR and BII on supporting Drop the Duty campaign

CAMPAIGN Q&A

Q&A: ALMR and BII on supporting Drop the Duty campaign

By Mike Berry

The Drop the Duty campaign is calling on Chancellor George Osborne to cut alcohol duty by 2% in the forthcoming Budget. The campaign has recently been supported by both the Association of Licensed Retailers and British Institute of Innkeeping. Here we...

Greene King Leisure Tracker eating out spend

Report

Only 5% of Brits keen to try new drinks in 2015

By James Wallin, M&C Report

Only 5% of British adults plan to try a new alcoholic drink in 2015, compared to 16% who want to experiment with different food, the latest Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker has shown.

Pubs enjoy a happy Christmas with food and drink sales up

Pubs enjoy a happy Christmas with food and drink sales up

By Ruth Williams, M&C Report

A total of 165 million visits were made to pubs, bars and clubs over the festive period - an increase of 15 million from the previous year - with total food and drink sales up 2% on the 2013 period.

Prom Club Cheltenham Paul Regan jailed for VAT fraud

Cheltenham nightclub boss jailed for VAT fraud

By Ellie Bothwell

A nightclub director from Cheltenham who submitted false invoices in an attempt to steal almost £40,000 in VAT has been jailed for eight months, following an investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

PICA-Service report shows self-regulation 'is working'

PICA-Service report shows self-regulation 'is working'

By Mike Berry

Pub industry self-regulation is not dead — far from it. That is the message from Pub Governing Body (PGB) chairman Sir Peter Luff MP following the publication of the PICA-Service (PICAS) annual report.

Venture pubco takes on first Star site

Venture pubco takes on first Star site

By James Wallin, M&C Report

Multiple operator, Venture Pub Company has taken on its first pub with Star Pubs & Bars, The Bricklayer’s Arms in Leicester, bringing its estate to a total of 18 sites.

Only half of pubs compliant with fire safety regulations

Only half of pubs compliant with fire safety regulations

By Ellie Bothwell

Pubs and clubs have been warned that they could be losing money through out-of-date fire assessments, after a Government report outlined that only half of licensed premises are complaint with the Fire Safety Order.

GRS would like estate to be 100% free-of-tie

GRS would like estate to be 100% free-of-tie

By James Wallin, M&C Report

Ted Kennedy, chief executive of tenanted pub group GRS, has said would like his estate to be 100% free-of-tie and has predicted the whole portfolio will be sold in under two years.

Eating out spend rises as fuel costs drop

Eating out spend rises as fuel costs drop

By Mike Berry

Spending on eating out has increased as the fall in petrol prices drove consumers to pump an additional £12.81 each into the UK economy last month, as they benefited from an extra £19.81 in their pockets.

The hip in hops: Choosing the right cask ale

Money Makers

The hip in hops: Choosing the right cask ale

By Adrian Tierney-Jones

Cask ale has transcended barriers by becoming popular with people of all ages and of both genders in recent times. Adrian Tierney Jones finds out which types you should sell.

ACPO licensing lead demands compulsory 'alcohol flag' system

ACPO licensing lead demands compulsory 'alcohol flag' system

By Ellie Bothwell

The UK’s top policeman on alcohol and licensing has called for the introduction of a mandatory ‘alcohol flag’ system across all police forces, meaning officers would be required to highlight all crimes that are alcohol-related.

Punch awards top performing tenants

Awards

Punch awards top performing tenants

By Ellie Bothwell

Andrew Stephens, of the Closed Shop in Walkley, has been named Punch Taverns’ Partner of the Year in the pub company’s annual awards ceremony.

ACV action urged on New River Retail pubs

ACV action urged on New River Retail pubs

By Ellie Bothwell

Pub campaigners are urging locals to list the pubs obtained by New River Retail from Marston’s as assets of community value (ACVs), after the property company offered to give money to licensees that agree to co-operate with plans to build convenience...

Illegal factory that made 'vodka' using windscreen wash shut down

Illegal factory that made 'vodka' using windscreen wash shut down

By Ellie Bothwell

An illegal distillery that made ‘vodka’ using windscreen wash was shut down and nearly 2,500 litres of fake wine and spirits were seized as part of an enforcement campaign against international gangs producing and selling counterfeit food and alcohol,...

Salutation Inn CAMRA pub of the year 2015

CAMRA crowns its Pub of the Year 2015

By Mike Berry

A former City worker who had never pulled a pint before quitting his job and becoming a publican has picked up the Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) National Pub of the Year Award.

ONS: One in five adults now a teetotaller

ONS: One in five adults now a teetotaller

By James Wallin, M&C Report

More than one in five adults claims to now be a teetotaller, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.

Mini zoo launched in pub garden

Mini zoo launched in pub garden

By Ellie Bothwell

Talking parrots, a South American racoon and meerkats are among the unusual new additions at the Fenn Bell Inn on the Hoo Peninsula, Kent.

SIBA calls for third cut in beer duty

SIBA calls for third cut in beer duty

By Ellie Bothwell

A third cut in beer duty would provide a further boost to growth, employment and investment in British brewing, while increasing tax revenue to the Treasury, the Society of Independent Brewers Association (SIBA) has claimed in its Budget submission.

Power to the pie

Menu ideas

Power to the pie

By Sheila McWattie

With British Pie Week coming up on the 2-9 March Sheila McWattie looks at seven ideas for pies

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