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Winning back trust in the tenanted trade

06-Jul-2011 By The PMA Team

The question of trust cuts to the heart of the tension between tenants and the larger pubcos in recent years, writes The PMA Team.

'Big egos' have caused damage

06-Jul-2011 By Gurjit Degun

The boss of a tenanted pub company has launched a passionate defence of the community local — and criticised the "big egos" that have caused damage...

BISC: BII claims self-regulation is delivering

05-Jul-2011 By Michelle Perrett

The BII claimed self-regulation is "delivering" what it promised to the previous committee to the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee. Its...

Famous Grouse relaunches Famous Pubs campaign

05-Jul-2011 By Adam Pescod

The Famous Grouse is to follow up its 2010 Famous Pubs campaign by launching a new search this year, in conjunction with the Daily Telegraph. The...

Breastfeeding in pubs supported by new scheme

05-Jul-2011 By Adam Pescod

Breastfeeding in public places - such as pubs and cafes - is now being officially encouraged by a new scheme. Venues can sign up to Breastfeeding...

Sanctions to improve timing

04-Jul-2011 By Peter Coulson

At last, it would appear, someone is fighting back about the dilatory nature of local council response, writes Peter Coulson.

Shortlist for NITAs unveiled

04-Jul-2011 By Michelle Perrett

The BII has revealed its shortlist for the 2011 National Industry Training Awards (NITAs).

Oldies' drink warnings are based on myths

01-Jul-2011 By Paul Chase

Paul Chase is concerned by the "one-size-fits-all" recommendations of the Royal College of Psychiatrists on alcohol problems among the elderly.

Bold investors can still do well on the high street

30-Jun-2011 By The PMA Team

The Stonegate-Town & City merger displays that the high street can still bring rewards with big investment, writes The PMA Team.

BBPA: pubs key to high-street revival

30-Jun-2011 By John Harrington

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has outlined to Government the value of pubs to high streets, saying they create jobs, boost tourism and provide affordable hospitality.

Bringing quality to the community

30-Jun-2011 By Phil Mellows

Phil Mellows finds out how Admiral Taverns managing director Kevin Georgel is championing community wet-led pubs, or, as he calls them, 'proper pubs'.

BII launches new range of services

30-Jun-2011 By Gurjit Degun

The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has announced three initiatives to further professionalise the sector and help its licensee members.

'When I retire I'm going to buy a pub...'

29-Jun-2011 By Mitch Adams

Make time for your life, your loved ones, your friends and your interests — after all, this is a tough job, writes licensee Mitch Adams.

It's all about trust, honour, integrity and respect, isn't it?

29-Jun-2011 By Robert Sayles

To fully understand the pubco/tenant relationship fully we need to look at two key concepts; power and partnership, writes Robert Sayles.

One objector can cause havoc

28-Jun-2011 By Peter Coulson

In some cases a licensing committee will use a single objection as a green light for raising issues about your pub themselves, writes Peter Coulson.

Fuller's buys famous Lamb and Flag pub

28-Jun-2011 By MA Reporter

London brewer and pub operator Fuller's has bought the famous Lamb & Flag pub in Covent Garden, for an undisclosed sum. The company purchased a...

Tom Etridge buys back The Ebury in Pimlico

27-Jun-2011 By The Morning Advertiser

Entrepreneur Tom Etridge has bought back the leasehold of the Ebury in Pimlico, nearly four and a half years after he sold it to the First Restaurant Group.

No opposition to re-balancing

27-Jun-2011 By Peter Coulson

Successive governments have failed to find a competent solution to alcohol consumption at home and on the streets, writes Peter Coulson.

3.8% rise for Max portfolio

27-Jun-2011 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Max Property Group, which acquired 29 Enterprise Inns pubs in January, has reported a 3.8% uplift in the value of the portfolio at the end of March.

New Tokyo club in Lincoln

27-Jun-2011 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Tokyo Industries, the nightclub operator led by Aaron Mellor, will open a new site in Lincoln later this year, after carrying out a circa £1.5m...

Weymouth pubs foresee loss of Olympic profits

24-Jun-2011 By Adam Pescod

Licensees in Weymouth look set to miss out on vital Olympics revenue next summer due to a new council policy on outside seating.

Chesterfield licensee demands meeting over 'pre-loading'

24-Jun-2011 By Adam Pescod

A Chesterfield licensee is demanding a meeting with local authorities as he has had enough of "pre-loading".

BBPA bid to ease pub closure 'abuse'

24-Jun-2011 By Gurjit Degun

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) is to meet authorities in Yorkshire in a bid to ease tensions between police and licensees over an alleged "abuse" of power relating to closure orders.

The truth on pubs is too complex for the Mail

23-Jun-2011 By The PMA Team

Consumers have become more value-conscious and discerning, but still like to treat themselves, writes The PMA Team.

Tributes flood in for Jeremy Allen

23-Jun-2011 By MA Reporters

Tributes have been paid to Jeremy Allen, the UK's foremost legal practitioner in licensing issues, who has died aged 66. He was a founding partner...

Got a problem with your pubco? Call the doctor!

22-Jun-2011 By Robert Sayles

In his latest blog, Robert Sayles urges publicans to give the doctor a call to discuss their pubco ills, and hopefully find a cure.

Jeremy Allen dies

22-Jun-2011 By John Harrington

Jeremy Allen, the UK's foremost legal practitioner in licensing issues, has died aged 66. He was a founding partner of the legal firm Poppleston...

Heir Hunters asks for pub trade help

22-Jun-2011 By Michelle Perrett

Heir Hunters, the BBC TV show, has put out a call to licensees who were involved in the Banbury Licensed Victuallers Association (LVA) in the 1970s.

Fuller's responds to Capital Pub Co rejection

22-Jun-2011 By Michelle Perrett

Fuller's has responded to Capital Pub Company's rejection of two takeover approaches, claiming further expansion of the business would "dilute the...

Tell authorities of plan changes

21-Jun-2011 By Peter Coulson

Licensees could face prosecution or a licence review if they fail to inform the relevant authorities of plan changes, warns Peter Coulson.

The trouble with tips

20-Jun-2011 By Alastair Scott

Pub operators still haven't got it right with tips, argues former All Bar One boss and current pub operator Alastair Scott.

Time for an on-off separation

20-Jun-2011 By Peter Coulson

A separation between the on and off-trades should be re-established as the 'one-size-fits-all' Licensing Act has failed, writes Peter Coulson.

IPC chairman queries BII role

20-Jun-2011 By Michelle Perrett

Independent Pub Confederation chairman Bill Sharp questioned the role of the BII as the policeman of the codes of practice.

CAMRA hails best designed pubs

20-Jun-2011 By Adam Pescod

CAMRA has announced the winners of its prestigious Pub Design Awards, which celebrate pubs with vision and imagination.

Brook Leisure plans casino

20-Jun-2011 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Brook Leisure has submitted plans to develop a leisure scheme on the site of the former National Union of Mineworkers' in Sheffield.

Redcomb poised to open fourth site

20-Jun-2011 By The PMA Team

Redcomb Pubs, the company led by former Mitchells & Butlers marketing executive Dan Shotton, is set to open its fourth site. The new opening,...

Pub firm Sunset buys Huntsman

20-Jun-2011 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Staffordshire-based pub operator Sunset Taverns has taken its estate to eight, with the acquisition of the Huntsman Inn, in Stoke-on-Trent, from...

CAMRA marks end of an era

17-Jun-2011 By Roger Protz

It is with great sadness that Tetley's production will today (June 17) switch from Leeds to Wolverhampton, writes beer expert Roger Protz.

Lure punters with the best of British produce

17-Jun-2011 By Stephen Crawley

Managing director of Caledonian Brewing Co, Stephen Crawley, is urging pubs to celebrate the best of British produce to attract customers.

Capital Pub Co rejects Fuller's bid

17-Jun-2011 By Ewan Turney

London brewer and pub operator Fuller's has had a £53.9m bid for the 34-strong Capital Pub Company rejected. Fuller's has had two bids rejected and urged Capital to engage in discussions.

Fuller's: free-of-tie option could decimate pub trade

17-Jun-2011 By Ewan Turney

A free-of-tie option for all tenanted pubs would "decimate" the pub industry — London brewer and operator Fuller's has warned.

Licensees laud Pub is the Hub scheme

17-Jun-2011 By Adam Pescod

A large majority of licensees would recommend a Pub is the Hub scheme to other pubs, because it can benefit the wider community, while also...

Fifth site for Flying Kiwi Inns

16-Jun-2011 By Lesley Foottit

Norfolk-based pub group Flying Kiwi Inns has opened its fifth pub — freehold the White Hart Hotel in Hingham. Following a £250,000 refurbishment...

Pubcos 'in free-of-tie peril'

16-Jun-2011 By Michelle Perrett

A genuine free-of-tie option would put the pubco business model in "serious jeopardy", admitted Punch Partnerships' managing director Roger...

1066 LVA re-launches

15-Jun-2011 By Adam Pescod

The 1066 Licensed Victuallers Association (LVA) in Hastings has changed its name to the Licensed Hospitality Business Group.

Pub sector calls for hygiene scheme improvements

15-Jun-2011 By Lesley Foottit

The hospitality sector wants to see improvements made to the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. Around 550 people in the industry responded to the...

French sojourn left me proud of our pubs

14-Jun-2011 By Richard Slade

During a recent trip to Nice, I was reminded of good old 'Angleterre' before the days of licensing reform, says Richard Slade.

BII mentor service for all members

14-Jun-2011 By Adam Pescod

The BII is launching a mentoring service that will offer extra support to all its members in dealing with the demands of the pub trade.

Knighthood for former APPBG chairman

13-Jun-2011 By Michelle Perrett

Alan Meale, founder of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group, has been granted a knighthood in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.

Pubs 'a good option for libraries'

13-Jun-2011 By Adam Pescod

More pubs could be set to add library services to their roster under radical proposals currently being considered by ministers. The Future Library...