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Welsh pub owner appeals for help to save his business

19-Jun-2013 By Noli Dinkovski

A freeholder in Wales has appealed for help to save his remote village pub after attempts to get the local community involved have proved unsuccessful.

Statutory code: IFBB claims benefits worth £25K a year to licensees

19-Jun-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The Independent Family Brewers of Britain (IFBB) has unveiled research asserting that the average value of Special Commercial or Financial Advantages (SCORFA) to a licensee of its member companies is £25,000 per annum.

Grand Union chief Adam Marshall targets city sites

18-Jun-2013 By John Harrington

Adam Marshall, chief executive of London-based bar group Grand Union, has named Bristol, Bath, Manchester and Brighton as possible locations for the company once it has reached its target of between 20 and 25 sites in the capital.

Statutory code: licensee groups and small business organisations support Government intervention

18-Jun-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Licensee groups and small business organisations came out strongly in support of Government plans for a statutory code and adjudicator in their submissions to the consultation.

MA300: Real Pub founders Nick Pring and Malcolm Heap plan return to the pub sector

13-Jun-2013 By Rob Willock

Nick Pring and Malcolm Heap, founders of London-based Realpubs which was sold to Greene King in 2011, are targeting a return to the pub industry in early 2014, Pring revealed at the MA300 event.

Bramwell identifies sites for Wild Lime Bar & Kitchen concept

12-Jun-2013 By John Harrington

Bramwell Pub Company has identified a large number of sites within its estate where Wild Lime Bar & Kitchen, its new “aspirational” all-day drinking and casual dining concept, would work.

Star Pubs & Bars multi-million pound Bristol investment

12-Jun-2013 By John Harrington

Star Pubs & Bars, the Heineken-owned leased pub operator, is to re-open nine pubs in the Bristol area during the remainder of the year after a combined investment of more than £3.6m.

BBPA annual awards now open for entries

12-Jun-2013 By Noli Dinkovski

Member companies are now able to enter the annual British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) awards, which take place on 9 October at London’s Park Plaza.

BISC statutory code hearing: licensees need confidence in PICAS

11-Jun-2013 By Gurjit Degun

Licensees need to have confidence that outcomes of the Pubs Independent Conciliation and Arbitration Service (PICAS) will be enforced, according to the leader of a group of licensees.

Interest grows in Atmosphere Bars and Clubs sites

11-Jun-2013 By John Harrington

Numerous expressions of interest for the remaining 13 operating Atmosphere Bars and Clubs assets have been received, “some of which are being furthered”, administrator Deloitte has said in an update to M&C Report.

BISC statutory code hearing: BII chair says licensees should have choice over tie

11-Jun-2013 By Gurjit Degun

The chairman of the BII (British Institute of Innkeeping) has said that licensees should be able to decide whether or not they want to be tied.

CAMRA admits error in pubco tenant earnings statistics

11-Jun-2013 By Mike Berry

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has admitted a "classification error" in its pub tenant earnings data which revealed three in five licensees tied to pubcos with more than 500 pubs earn less than £10,000 a year.

Enterprise boss Ted Tuppen challenges CAMRA's tenant income statistics

10-Jun-2013 By Rob Willock

Enterprise Inns has refuted the Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA’s) assertion that 84% of licensees tied to the big pubcos earn less than £15,000 a year, claiming that less than 2% of its estate has “publican profit potential” below that level.

Video: New anti-drink driving campaign shocks 'pub-goers'

10-Jun-2013 By Mike Berry

The government's latest anti-drink driving campaign - launched last week - was filmed in a north London pub and aims to get its message across through the 'shock factor'.

Grand Union set to grow after Luke Johnson investment

10-Jun-2013 By John Harrington

Grand Union plans to grow from seven to at least 20 sites across “London’s villages” in the near-to-medium term following news that serial sector investor Luke Johnson has taken a 50% stake in the bar group.

Kirin Ichiban boosts presence in city pubs

07-Jun-2013 By Jessica Mason

Kirin Ichiban will get a marketing boost in over 40 pubs and bars this summer.

Industry welcomes £250m fund to help save community assets including pubs

07-Jun-2013 By Helen Gilbert

The industry has welcomed plans to award local communities £250m in grants and loans to help them buy pubs, shops and community centres.

Fuller's reports profit rise and enters premium cider market

07-Jun-2013 By John Harrington

Fuller’s, the London brewer and pub operator, has entered the premium cider market with the £3.8m acquisition of Cornish cider maker Cornish Orchards, as it reports a 5% rise in adjusted pre-tax profit to £31.7m in the year to 30 March.

The Ivy House beats £100,000 target in share issue

07-Jun-2013 By Helen Gilbert

A South London co-operative pub has managed to exceed the £100,000 target it set to complete refurbishment work.

PPL pub and club income rises

06-Jun-2013 By John Harrington

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.

Business rates appeal woe continues for pubs

06-Jun-2013 By Helen Gilbert

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.

LWC Drinks acquires Coors Wholesale

03-Jun-2013 By John Harrington

Molson Coors is to sell some of its wholesale operations to Manchester-based drinks wholesaler LWC Drinks for an undisclosed sum.

Peter Kay 'brother' pleads guilty to pub frauds

03-Jun-2013 By Mike Berry

A man who posed as the brother of comedian Peter Kay to con pub landlords has pleaded guilty to five counts of fraud.

Dirty toilets top pub deterrent for customers

03-Jun-2013 By Mark Wingett

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...

Industry slams report claiming betting shops can open in pubs

31-May-2013 By Helen Gilbert

The industry has slammed a press report claiming that betting shops can open or operate in pubs as ‘misleading’ and a ‘red herring’.

What would people miss the most if they moved abroad? British pubs, of course

31-May-2013 By Noli Dinkovski

British pubs have come out top in a list of what people would miss if they were to move abroad, a survey has found.

Licensees along Transpennine real ale trail defend decision to ban lager

30-May-2013 By Noli Dinkovski

Organisers of a famous Tranpennine real ale trail ‘hijacked’ by stag and hen parties have defended their decision to stop serving lager.

PMA backs national consumer campaign to help celebrate Britain's pubs

30-May-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The Publican’s Morning Advertiser is supporting a new national consumer campaign to celebrate Britain’s passion for pubs.

Two directors of BII have resigned for personal reasons

30-May-2013 By Rob Willock

Two directors of the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) have resigned in quick succession for personal reasons.

Licensees warned to check leases to obtain rent reduction

30-May-2013 By Gurjit Degun

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 to hold Save the Pub Rally in Westminster

29-May-2013 By Michelle Perrett

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 acquires seventh site

29-May-2013 By John Harrington

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.

BBPA: partnership approach vital in tackling late-night disorder

29-May-2013 By Michelle Perrett

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...

ALMR warns over pub apprenticeship funding gap

28-May-2013 By John Harrington

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.

TV celebrity Ricky Tomlinson signs up as CAMRA member

28-May-2013

Ricky Tomlinson is the latest member of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) after signing up at a regional beer festival.

Glasgow nightclub slammed for "sleazy, degrading" two-way mirror

24-May-2013 By Noli Dinkovski

A Glasgow nightclub has come under fire for installing a two-way mirror that allows customers to look into the women’s toilets.

Keith Knowles urges industry to support Perceptions career scheme

23-May-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Keith Knowles, chairman of the Perceptions Group, has urged more of the industry to come on board and support the scheme.

Woolwich attack: pubs expect continued disruption

23-May-2013 By Noli Dinkovski

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 turnover breaks £100m mark

23-May-2013 By John Harrington

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.

Star Pubs & Bars rolls out lessee business-building events

22-May-2013 By John Harrington

Star Pubs & Bars, the Heineken-owned leased pub operator, is set to run more business building and networking area meetings for its lessees.

BII Licensees of the Year back changes planned by chief executive Tim Hulme

21-May-2013 By Noli Dinkovski

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.

Harveys launches pub tenant training

21-May-2013 By John Harrington

Harveys, the Sussex brewer and pub operator, has launched a new support package for its tenants.

Campaign to save Caledonia pub receives boost from Admiral Taverns

21-May-2013 By Noli Dinkovski

A campaign to save an historic Liverpool city-centre pub has received a boost after Admiral Taverns agreed to sell the leasehold as a going concern.

Botanic Inns pub package acquired by former owner

21-May-2013 By John Harrington

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 campaign over music festival re-admittance policy

21-May-2013 By Noli Dinkovski

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.

Living Room sale option considered

20-May-2013 By M&C Report

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 Tim Hulme announces plans for strategic partnerships and more qualifications

17-May-2013 By Michelle Perrett

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.

Lancashire publican delighted to receive House of Commons invite

17-May-2013 By Helen Gilbert

A Lancashire licensee has spoken of her delight at receiving an invite to the House of Commons by an MP who last week served customers in her pub.

Magners cider producer C&C Group reports falling UK volumes

16-May-2013 By Mark Wingett

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.

Ex-Sarumdale directors line up new pubs

16-May-2013 By M&C Report

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.