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Punch: uncertain on impact of VAT rise

Punch reports managed pub sales boost

By Ewan Turney

Punch expects profits to be "marginally ahead" of its expectations for the year, thanks to a fourth quarter sales rise at its managed pubs. At its...

Payne set for Stonegate non-exec chair role

Payne set for Stonegate non-exec chair role

By The PMA Team

Industry veteran Ian Payne is set to become the new non-executive chairman of Stonegate Pub Company, which acquired 333 wet-led pubs from Mitchells...

Mitchells & Butlers — what lies ahead?

Mitchells & Butlers — what lies ahead?

By The PMA Team

Mitchells & Butlers has sold 333 wet-led pubs. Morning Advertiser editor The PMA Team looks at what now lies ahead for the managed operator...

Kylie: dropped into Somerset pub

Kylie performs at Somerset pub

By Lesley Foottit

A Somerset pub enjoyed a 50% increase in profits last week after inviting Kylie Minogue for a one-off gig. Rapper of the moment Tinie Tempah, Eliza...

JD Wetherspoon: set to open at Queen Street station

Wetherspoon set to open 11th Glasgow pub

By Lesley Foottit

JD Wetherspoon is set to open its 11th pub in Glasgow after securing a site at Queen Street station. The managed pub operator is planning to invest...

Challenge-25: County Durham wants pub to take rigorous approach to scheme

County Durham urges Challenge-25 take-up

By Ewan Turney

Pubs and shops in County Durham have been urged to adopt a Challenge-25 policy by the council. The council's Trading Standards team noted a "marked...

Principle re-opens the Blackbird Inn

Principle re-opens the Blackbird Inn

By The PMA Team

One of Northumberland's oldest pubs has been re-opened by expanding north-east multiple operator, Principle Leisure Group (PLG).

M&B sells 333 pubs to TDR Capital

M&B sells 333 pubs to TDR Capital

By The PMA Team

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has sold 333 wet-led pubs to TDR Capital for £373m — in line with M&B's strategy to withdraw from drinks-led market.

Camerons wins Carlsberg brewing contract

Camerons wins Carlsberg brewing contract

By The PMA Team

Hartlepool-based Camerons Brewery has won a five-year deal to contract brew for Carlsberg. Camerons, which has 85 staff at its Lion Brewery site, is...

BrewDog: on the hunt for second site

BrewDog's Edinburgh pub bid

By The PMA Team

Controversial Scottish brewer BrewDog is looking for a pub site in Edinburgh after opening its first pub in Aberdeen. Managing director James Watt...

Haslam: first freehold is open

Enterprise pair's first freehold

By The PMA Team

Award-winning Enterprise licensees Steve Haslam and Jo Drain opened their first freehold pub yesterday. Haslam — who runs three of Enterprise...

Drinks promos: banned at University of Bath

Uni bans pubs' drinks promos on campus

By Lesley Foottit

One university has banned pubs and bars from advertising their drinks promotions at this year's freshers' fair. Bath University Student Union has...

Supermarkets: prices under fire again

BII north east backs minimum pricing push

By John Harrington

The BII's north eastern division has joined up with a regional health body to campaign for minimum pricing — 90% of local licensees back the move.

Late-night trade will be subject to a levy

The façade of consultation

By Ewan Turney

The Home Office is hosting consultations as part of its plan to overhaul licensing — but is the Government in listening mood, asks Ewan Turney.

Turney: trade looks set for a rough ride

Undercover at the consultations

By Ewan Turney

Despite the Government giving the impression that Licensing Act reforms are open to debate, the changes seem to be decided, says Ewan Turney.

Blumenthal: third opening in Bray

Heston opens second pub in Bray

By Jo Bruce

It's not just the cooking of his chips that chef Heston Blumenthal likes to do by the triple — he has just opened his third outlet in Bray.

Money back on premises licence

Host's rates appeal win leads to rebate

By John Harrington

A licensee has secured a £345 rebate on his premises licence fee — after successfully appealing against his business rates. Enterprise lessee...

Rowland: Marston's role

Rowland takes non-exec role at Marston's

By Martyn Leek, M&C Report

Robin Rowland, the chief executive of Yo! Sushi has been appointed as a non-executive director at Marston's, the regional brewer and pub retailer....

Baer: two new pubs for Amber Taverns

New pubs for Amber Taverns

By Gemma McKenna

Northern managed operator Amber Taverns, headed by former Honeycombe Leisure directors, has acquired two pubs in the past month.

Livingstone with pub campaigners

Livingstone's pub loan scheme

By John Harrington

Ken Livingstone attacked pubcos as he revealed plans for a multi-million pound loans scheme for London tenants to buy their pubs if he is re-elected...

Courage: survey showed pub is best place for conversation

Pub is hub of conversation

By Ewan Turney

The pub is the best place outside the home for conversation, according to a new survey by Courage Beer. 50% of those quizzed have made new friends...

Clamping: to be banned

Pubs to be penalised for clamping cars

By Lesley Foottit

Pubs will no longer be able to clamp or tow the cars of non-customers under new legislation to be introduced at the end of the year. Wheel clamping...

Coulson: wrong time for a consultation

Nice time for a consultation

By Peter Coulson

Hundreds will miss the opportunity to object to the Alcohol Consultation, which fails to meet minimum Government standards, says Peter Coulson.

Blanc: pub concept

Brasserie Blanc adapts offer for pubs

By The PMA Team and Martyn Leek, M&C Report

A restaurant chain founded by French chef Raymond Blanc is adapting its offer for the pub sector under the tagline White Brasserie Company.

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