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Top 10 pub jukebox tracks of 2013

18-Jul-2013 By Mike Berry

French electro-pop duo Daft Punk top the list of the most-played tracks on pub jukeboxes so far in 2013, according to digital music supplier Soundnet.

Latest PICA-Service licensees accuse process of being a 'tokenistic pantomine'

18-Jul-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The licensees in the latest Pubs Independent Conciliation & Arbitration Service (PICA-Service) case have decided to wave anonymity to accuse the process of being a “tokenistic pantomine”.

GMB joins Fair Deal for Your Local

18-Jul-2013 By Michelle Perrett

GMB, the union has become the latest organisation to formally back the national ‘Fair Deal for Your Local’ campaign calling for a fair deal for Britain’s tied licensees and pubs.

Justice for Licensees urges tenants to report fraud if 'conned' by pubco

18-Jul-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Justice for Licensees has called for tenants to report fraud if they have been “conned” by their pub company.

Pubs are not to blame for underage drinking, says PASS director

18-Jul-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

The director of the National Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) has said pubs should not be held completely responsible for underage drinking.

Davy's London wine bar operator eyes growth

18-Jul-2013 By John Harrington

Davy’s, the historic London wine bar operator, expects to add about 10 sites over the next five years, possibly including new outlets for its fledgling diner, steakhouse or restaurant/bar concepts.

Grinning Rat tenant calls Punch 'ridiculous' after losing eviction legal battle

17-Jul-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

A tenant who has been forced to leave his Ipswich pub after unsuccessful legal action has called Punch Taverns “ridiculous” and said he was making profits.

Enterprise Inns launches Community Hero Awards for second year

16-Jul-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Enterprise Inns has launched its Community Hero Awards for the second year running, giving its licensees the opportunity to win up to £10,000 to invest in local community initiatives.

Enterprise criticised over communication at latest PICA-Service hearing

12-Jul-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Enterprise Inns has been found in breach of the spirit of its Code of Practice in the fifth case to go through the Pubs Independent Conciliation & Arbitration Service (PICA-Service).

Inventive Leisure to spend £6.6m to roll out evolved Revolution

12-Jul-2013 By John Harrington

Inventive Leisure, the Alchemy Partners-backed bar operator, is to spend £6.6m rolling out an evolved version of Revolution to a further 26 sites after trials at eight venues, M&C Report has learnt.

Welsh pub has its 'busiest' day after being listed world's third best beach bar

12-Jul-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

A Welsh pub has received roaring trade after being named one of the world’s best beach bars.

First pubs launch new projects with Pub is the Hub Community Services Fund

12-Jul-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Two village pubs in West Cornwall have launched projects for their local communities after being the first to receive grants from Pub is the Hub’s new Community Services Fund.

Community pubs minister claims pub trade can help revive the high street

11-Jul-2013 By Gurjit Degun and Ellie Bothwell

The community pubs minister has urged the pub trade to help spread the word that the night-time economy can help suffering high streets.

Blackpool wins best Pubwatch

11-Jul-2013 By Noli Dinkovski

Blackpool scooped the top prize at an industry awards celebrating the best Pubwatch schemes in the country last night.

Former tenant to sue Punch after facing '10 weeks of hell'

11-Jul-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

An ex-Punch Taverns tenant has sought legal action against the company after an unpaid gas bill from a previous lessee left him without hot water and the use of his kitchen.

Star reveals pub disposal plans

10-Jul-2013 By John Harrington

Star Pubs & Bars hopes to dispose of 50 sites this year and could look at significant acquisitions once the “uncertainty” around the proposed statutory code for the sector is lifted, trading director Chris Jowsey has said.

Ex-Sarumdale directors secure tenancies on two pubs

10-Jul-2013 By John Harrington

Former directors of Sarumdale, the Sussex-based pub company placed in administration last summer, have returned to the industry by securing tenancies on two pubs under new ventures R&M Inns and J&A Taverns.

Keltek plans Cornish estate of 20 pubs

10-Jul-2013 By John Harrington

Keltek Cornish Brewery, the Cornwall-based brewer, plans to build an estate of 20 tenanted pubs over the next 10 years after spending £1.6m buying and renovating four sites, founder Stuart Heath has told M&C Report.

Wadworth outlines priorities after challenging year

09-Jul-2013 By John Harrington

Wadworth, the Wiltshire-based brewer and pub operator, has said growing food margins in its managed estate and adding another business development manager to its tenanted arm are among its focuses for this year.

Star Pubs & Bars 'won't repeat mistakes' that led to PICA-Service case

09-Jul-2013 By John Harrington

Upgrades to its processes and procedures means Star Pubs & Bars would not repeat its “mistake” that led to a ruling against it by the industry’s pubco/tenant conciliation service, trading director Chris Jowsey has told the Publican's Morning...

Heartstone Inns gears up for expansion

09-Jul-2013 By John Harrington

Heartstone Inns, the chain of freehold food-led country pubs led by James Birch, is eyeing its next stage of growth after securing its 10th site and embarking on its latest and final round of EIS fundraising.

CAMRA hosts community workshop to help save pubs

09-Jul-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has hosted a workshop to help local communities in and around London save their pubs.

Compliance costs soar for small firms, says new study

08-Jul-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

The cost of compliance has risen by 8.5% in the past two years for small firms, new research has shown.

Pub chef through to prestigious competition final

08-Jul-2013 By Lesley Foottit

A pub chef has been selected as a finalist in the Young National Chef of the Year competition.

The Big Interview: Elaine Hindal, Drinkaware

08-Jul-2013 By Phil Mellows

Soon after Elaine Hindal arrived at Drinkaware an independent audit earlier this year seemed to throw doubt on whether the industry-funded responsible drinking body was fit for purpose. Yet she remains undeterred, as Phil Mellows discovers.

Residents save Berkshire pub Tally Ho from change of use

08-Jul-2013 By Noli Dinkovski

Local residents have saved a Berkshire pub from being turned into flats after managing to raise the cash to buy the freehold from property developers.

London Assembly member calls for legislation to stop pub conversions

05-Jul-2013 By Gurjit Degun

A Conservative member of the London Assembly is calling on the Government to introduce legislation to block community pubs being turned into supermarkets.

Enterprise lessee launches ‘Facebook for pubs’

04-Jul-2013 By Noli Dinkovski

An Enterprise Inns lessee has created a ‘Facebook-style’ social media site to help pubs better engage with their customers.

Embattled Shropshire licensee calls for pubs to unite behind VAT-cut campaign

04-Jul-2013 By Noli Dinkovski

A Shropshire license has made a rallying cry for the trade to get behind the VAT-cut campaign after saying his business is suffering.

Punch Taverns defends drafting letters for tenants to send to MPs

04-Jul-2013 By John Harrington & Gurjit Degun

Punch Taverns has defended its decision to help draft some of the letters sent by tenants to the Government in support of the pub company for the consultation into plans for a statutory code for pub companies.

BrewDog turnover rockets after 'hell of a year'

04-Jul-2013 By John Harrington

BrewDog, the Scottish brewer and pub operator, saw turnover almost double from £5.9m to £10.7m in 2012, a period it described as a “hell of a year”, and says it plans to “drastically increase capacity” at its brewery over the course of 2013.

Two Independent Pub Confederation members snub new Pubs Regulatory Body

04-Jul-2013 By Gurjit Degun

Two members of the Independent Pub Confederation (IPC) have refused to sit on a new self-regulatory board that will oversee the operation of the Pubs Independent Rent Review Scheme and the Pubs Independent Conciliation & Arbitration Service (PICA-Service).

Shepherd Neame announces Pub Award winners

03-Jul-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

The King’s Head in Staplehurst, Kent, has been named Pub of the Year in the Shepherd Neame Pub Awards 2013.

Punch Taverns licensees attend forum to help drive footfall

03-Jul-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Punch Taverns licensees have attended a partner forum to discuss wine, cask ale and future initiatives to drive footfall.

Licensee turns to Facebook to help capture pub conman

03-Jul-2013 By Gurjit Degun

A licensee who helped capture a man fleecing pubs out of hundreds of pounds has set up a Facebook page to raise awareness of the criminal.

Orchid Pub Company sale on cards after advisors appointed

02-Jul-2013 By Mark Wingett

Orchid Pub Company could be sold after owners Deutsche Bank appointed advisors to explore options for the 242-strong group.

ALMR announces Late Night Awards winners

01-Jul-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Be At One, Beds and Bars and Novus Leisure were among the winners at the first Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) Late Night Awards.

Lancashire pub celebrates 62 years of custom from regular

01-Jul-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

A Lancashire pub threw a surprise 80th birthday party for its longest serving regular who has been visiting the pub for 62 years.

Pub letting room market has 'untapped potential'

01-Jul-2013 By Noli Dinkovski

A report has revealed the untapped potential of the letting room market after two-thirds of pub owners said they expected their accommodation sales to grow in the next 12 months.

Greene King ups tenant referral incentive

01-Jul-2013 By Mark Wingett

Greene King has doubled the reward it is offering for a successful new tenant referral.

British pubs raise over £100m for charity

01-Jul-2013 By Gurjit Degun

British pubs raised £106m for different charities in the past year, according to a new study by CGA Strategy.

BBPA's 'Challenge 21' posters to include military ID guidance

28-Jun-2013 By Noli Dinkovski

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has updated its ‘Challenge 21’ poster to include military ID as an acceptable form of proof-of-age.

Hungry Horse brand 'could grow to 500 sites'

28-Jun-2013 By Mark Wingett

Hungry Horse, Greene King’s value pub restaurant brand, could eventually grow to 500 sites in the UK, after proving its flexibility across a number of different trading locations.

Greene King revenue touches £1.2bn

27-Jun-2013 By Mark Wingett

Greene King has reported a 2.3% increase in like-for-like sales across its 987-strong managed (Retail) estate for the year to 28 April.

Hackney pub the first to introduce Bitcoin

27-Jun-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

A Hackney landlord has started accepting Bitcoin, the first UK pub owner to introduce the digital currency.

Tenanted Pub Summit: Marston urges pub franchisors to restore trust

26-Jun-2013 By Rob Willock

Pub companies embarking on franchise operations have to go further than other hospitality franchises because of an historic lack of trust between partners in the sector.

McMullen's hits out at tax burden despite like-for-like sales rise

26-Jun-2013 By Mark Wingett

Hertfordshire brewer and operator McMullen’s has reported a 2.9% increase in like-for-like sales for the year to 29 September 2012, but said it was “barely enough to cover the increase in like-for-like costs in running pubs”.

Enterprise tenant brands company 'inflexible' after pub closure

26-Jun-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

An Enterprise tenant has displayed a six metre open letter outside his pub bemoaning the inflexibility of the company after debt forces business to close.

Yorkshire pub earns £14,000 through talent show

26-Jun-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

A Yorkshire pub has increased income by £14,000 through introducing a talent show.

Tenanted Pub Summit: Ted Tuppen unveils compensation paid to PICA-Service licensees

25-Jun-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Enterprise chief executive Ted Tuppen has revealed that the company paid compensation of between £5,000 to £6,000 on average in the two cases lost through the Pubs Independent Conciliation & Arbitration Service (PICA-Service).