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Coulson: be wary of underage stings on machines

Machines and age restrictions

By Peter Coulson

In certain parts of the country pubs are being targeted for enforcement action on the underage use of gaming machines, says Peter Coulson.

Price: feedback is vital

Bite the bullet and thrive on feedback

By Gerry Price

The truth often hurts, but whatever sort of pub you are running it is crucial to have feedback from your customers, says Gerry Price.

Scotland: SNP wants a minimum price on alcohol

BBPA warning on Scots tax plans

By John Harrington, M&C Report

BBPA chief executive Brigid Simmonds has urged the Scottish National Party to reconsider its policies towards alcohol tax.

Big issue: inclusion of assignments in Localism Bill

ALMR's leased pubs worry

By Michelle Perrett

Leased pubs should not be penalised under the Government's Community Right to Buy scheme, says trade body.

Bel & the Dragon in Cookham: menu will be overseen by Ronnie Kimbugwe

Longshot in Bel relaunch plan

By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Longshot, the business led by Joel Cadbury and Ollie Vigors, is set to relaunch the Bel & The Dragon chain, with the re-opening of its site in...

Borel: fight for VAT cut starts now

Borel: VAT cut for pubs by 2014

By Michelle Perrett

The UK hospitality industry could have a targeted VAT cut by April 2014, according to the influential French lobbyist Jacques Borel.

Greene KIng: franchise offer for rollout

Greene King's franchise set for rollout

By The PMA Team

Suffolk brewer and retailer Greene King plans to roll-out its new franchise agreement, Blueprint, to 100 sites within its tenanted division in the...

Findlay: eight new build pubs this half

Marston's tenanted pubs return to growth

By Ewan Turney

Marston's has hailed the impact of its quasi-franchise Retail Agreement in helping to return its tenanted division to growth for the 26 weeks to 2...

Booker: hopes Classic will provide a springboard to take on pub rivals

Sales up at Booker

By Ewan Turney

Food and drink wholesaler Booker has reported a 5.1% increase in like-for-like sales for the 52 weeks to 25 March. The group said total sales were...

Pubcos now have codes of practice in place

'Licensees unsure about dispute resolution'

By Michelle Perrett

A high number of licensees are still unsure where to turn when they are in dispute with their pubco, it was revealed today. The news was unveiled...

Moses: steal ideas from supermarkets

Pub industry can learn from supermarkets

By Michelle Perrett

Pubs should steal the five principles supermarkets use to help drive their sales, according to research company him!. Katy Moses, business...

Daniels: tag-tastic

Tag us, and win?

By Mark Daniels

Mark Daniels considers what the new tagging option for businesses and brands means in the pub world.

Be At One: working with Zolfo Cooper

Be At One seeks backing for growth plans

By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

London-based cocktail bar operator Be At One has appointed Zolfo Cooper to advise it on its investment options for future growth. It is looking to...

Paul Naylor (L) presents Dave Daly with his gold medal

Daly picks up Gold Badge honour

By Michelle Perrett

Dave Daly, manager of the Castle in Blackpool, has received the Gold Badge award from trade union Unite for his work as a shop steward for 34 years....

500k for 20 Best Bar None schemes

500k for 20 Best Bar None schemes

By Michelle Perrett

Twenty new Best Bar None (BBN) schemes are to be set up across the country funded by a £500,000 investment from four drinks companies.

ukannot believe it: the interest the players generate

Innovate: pub ukulele jamming session

By Gurjit Degun

Every other Sunday night sees the Balham Bowls Club in Balham, south London, hold a ukulele jamming session. The night was spurred on from a local...

Licensees are now conducting 20% of turnover online

50 a week join Punch Buying Club

By The PMA Team

A total of 50 Punch licensees are applying each week to join the Punch Buying Club, which now has 1,600 pubs signed up less than a year after it was...

Berkeley Bar & Grill: new high-end concept

Town & City's new premium concept

By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Town & City Pub Company has launched a new premium concept called Berkeley Bar & Grill, which it hopes to roll out in major cities across the...

Douglas: initiatives are gaining traction

Luminar posts £1.1m loss

By Ewan Turney

Britain's largest nightclub group, Luminar, has announced a loss before tax of £1.1m for the year ending on 26 February against a profit of £5.5m...

Wetherspoon: green pub nset to re-open

Wetherspoon's green pub to re-open

By John Harrington, M&C Report

JD Wetherspoon's flagship green pub, the Kettleby Cross in Melton Mowbray, is set to re-open on 24 May.

Robertson: pubs are the heart of local communities

Pubs raise £110m a year for charity

By The PMA Team

Pubs in the UK raise £110m a year for charitable causes, BII chief executive Neil Robertson revealed at the trade body's annual lunch. The total figure for charitable giving equates to £3,000 per pub.

Coulson: red tape a real pain

Still tying us up in knots

By Peter Coulson

Peter Coulson is pleased that individual licensees are being encouraged by the BII's top man to lodge their complaints against red tape.

Lingley: reward for hard work

Lingley crowned BII Licensee of the Year

By Gurjit Degun

Darran Lingley of the Five Bells in Colne Engaine, Colchester, Essex, has been named the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) licensee of the year.

Coulson: no substitute for careful checking

The high cost of shoddy advice

By Peter Coulson

Be wary of the number of advisers and agents, all promising to save you money or sort out your financial problems, says Peter Coulson.

Right to Buy: fears scheme could stifle development

'Right to Buy may not stop pub closures'

By Gurjit Degun

The Government's Community Right to Buy scheme will do little to save local services such as pubs from closure, warned the British Property Federation.

Bish: new members into the fold

ALMR: membership up 20%

By Ewan Turney

The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers welcomed 16 new companies into its fold in the first four months of 2011.

Oakham ales: eyeing expansion

Posnett is a partner at Oakham

By John Harrington, M&C Report

Adrian Posnett, managing director of Peterborough-based Oakham Ales, has been appointed partner in the firm as it eyes expansion of its 70-barrel...

FLVA: considering link-up

FLVA chews over move to join IPC

By Michelle Perrett

The Federation of Licensed Victuallers Associations (FLVA) could be set to join the Independent Pub Confederation (IPC).

Daybreak's Kate Garraway at the Cottage in Upper Bucklebury

Bank holiday bonanza for pubs

By Ewan Turney

Pubs across the country received a welcome boost as the feel-good factor returned to Britain — thanks to Easter and the Royal Wedding.

Georgel: wants Admiral to become the leading community pubs business

Admiral Taverns merges divisions

By The PMA Team

Tenanted pub operator Admiral Taverns is to merge its Phoenix turn-around estate with its core pubs division to create one trading business. The...

Hunter: Government needs a cohesive approach to alcohol

Mark Hunter: moderation is key to progress

By Mark Hunter, Molson Coors chief executive

Perhaps the time has come for an alcohol minister, argues Molson Coors chief executive Mark Hunter. As the chief executive of Britain's largest...

Big issue: breast feeding mothers should not face discrimination

Pubs' breast-feeding alert

By Gurjit Degun

Hosts are being reminded about discrimination laws after a licensee was slammed for asking a breast-feeding woman to leave her pub. Elaine Loughran,...

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