Marston’s, the brewer and pub operator, has sold a package of 27 newbuild pubs to Legal & General Property in a sale and leaseback deal worth just under £70m.
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.
Marston’s, the brewer and pub operator, has announced the appointment of Roger Devlin, current chair of internet gaming business Gamesys, as its new chairman as it reports a decline in profits in the 26 weeks to 30 March, with trading "significantly...
Enterprise Inns chief executive Ted Tuppen has said that proposals by the Government to transfer £102m of economic benefit to tenants under statutory regulation proposals could have “damaging unintended consequences” for the industry.
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.
Enterprise Inns has reported that the first half of its financial year had been “particularly challenging” with like-for-like net income across its estate down 4.2% in the six months to 31 March.
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.
City Pub Company, the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS)-funded pub operator founded by Clive Watson and David Bruce, has appointed chief executives to its two operational arms, so far raised £9.6m through its most recent round of fundraising and acquired...
Greene King, the brewer and pub operator, believes it can more than double the size of its 200-strong Hungry Horse brand, which it said would be at the forefront of its growth and was now positioned at the heart of the austerity “VFM sweet spot” and driving...
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.
A Punch Taverns lessee has voiced concern over “split insurance policies” after being left more than £25,000 out of pocket following a sewage tank leak.
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.
Union, the GMB is to hold a protest demonstration outside the Chequers Inn in Witney on Wednesday May 8, as Enterprise tied tenant Simon Moore faces eviction.
Pub companies Marston's, JD Wetherspoon (JDW), Punch Taverns and Stonegate have all made representations against Hartlepool Borough Council's decision to introduce restrictions to pub opening hours.
Greene King is reportedly set to launch a second appeal against HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) over a tax scheme that has been labelled as “artificial”, The Guardian reports.
Prestbury Investments, the Nick Leslau-led property vehicle, is understood to have placed a 24-strong portfolio of pubs let to Spirit Pub Company on the market.
Greg Mulholland, MP for Leeds North West and Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Save the Pub Group, named as the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) parliamentary campaigner of the year.
The British Beer and Pub Association’s (BBPA’s) application for a judicial review over Cambridge City Council’s interim pub protection policy has been turned down.
A new ‘digital wallet’ for Mitchells & Butlers’ (M&B) Harvester brand has helped to “close the digital loop” and provide more information about what each customer is worth to the business in monetary terms.
Greene King, the brewer and pub operator, has reported a 2.2% rise in like-for-like sales across its managed estate for the 51 weeks to 21 April 2013 and said it expected to meet market expectations for the full year.
