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Punch gives guidance to tenants on HMRC machine tax rebates

Punch gives guidance to tenants on HMRC machine tax rebates

By Ellie Bothwell

Punch Taverns has reiterated its position regarding the “several hundred million pounds” collectively owed by pub operators in “overpaid” tax rebates, following more letters sent by HM Revenue & Customs to tenants.

Masterchef finalist the Staith House pub food North Shields

My pub: The Staith House, North Shields

By Sheila McWattie

John Calton, chef-proprietor of the Staith House in North Shields, tells Sheila McWattie about mastering the art of turning a quayside pub into a go-to eatery.

M&B opens first Orchid conversion

M&B opens first Orchid conversion

By Mike Berry

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has opened the first of its pubs converted from the 173-strong Orchid estate it bought earlier this year for £266m.

White Swan at Wighill

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My pub: The White Swan, Wighill

By Sheila Mcwattie

Wesley Chamberlain, chef and co-tenant of the privately leased White Swan at Wighill, North Yorkshire, tells Sheila McWattie about boosting business with bartering, cyclists’ snacks, veg and cake shows and a breakfast club

Daniel Davies: The education sector now takes a blended approach to learning

The Big Interview: Daniel Davies: CEO, CPL Training Group

By Rob Willock

Having rejected a banking career and immersed himself in vocational qualifications, Daniel Davies now concentrates on strategic thinking to ensure his company is always at the vanguard of training provision. Rob Willock reports

Star introduces new BDM training schemes

Star introduces new BDM training schemes

By James Wallin, M&C Report

Star Pubs & Bars is launching a new training schemes for its BDMs based around the “latest best practice and thinking in areas critical to pub retailing”.

Barons says new Spirit lease model shows best of pubcos

Barons says new Spirit lease model shows best of pubcos

By James Wallin, M&C Report

Clive Price, managing director of Surrey-based Barons Pub Company, has said his latest site with Spirit under a new style of leasehold proves pubco/tenant relationships can benefit both sides.

Greene King reports half-year revenue growth

Greene King reports half-year revenue growth

By James Wallin, M&C Report

Greene King has reported revenue growth of 5.3% across its retained business to £613.1m with profit before tax up 3% for the 24 weeks to 19 October.

Marston's and Greene King silent on Mulholland MRO ultimatum

Marston's and Greene King silent on Mulholland MRO ultimatum

By Mike Berry

Greene King and Marston’s are remaining tight-lipped over whether they will meet Save the Pub Group chair Greg Mulholland MP following his ultimatum to work with him or risk losing the right in the new pubs code to insist tenants sell their brands in...

M&B reveals growth ambitions for brands

M&B reveals growth ambitions for brands

By James Wallin and Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Mitchells & Butlers’ leading brands — Harvester, Toby Carvery, All Bar One and Miller & Carter — have the potential to grow from a combined 455 to 1,200, the company has said.

500-year-old paintings found at Hertfordshire pub

500-year-old paintings found at Hertfordshire pub

By Ellie Bothwell

A series of six 16th century wall paintings, hailed as being of national importance, have been found at a Hertfordshire pub, while undergoing development by JD Wetherspoon.

Davy's eyes South East expansion due to 'ridiculous' prices in capital

Davy's eyes South East expansion due to 'ridiculous' prices in capital

By James Wallin, M&C Report

James Davy, chief executive of London-based wine bar operator Davy’s, has told the Publican's Morning Advertiser's sister title M&C Report the “ridiculous” prices in London may mean the company looks to commuter belt towns for expansion.

The Cadeby Inn, Doncaster

My pub: The Cadeby Inn in Doncaster

By Glynn Davis

Gordon Jones had no plans to enter the licensed trade, and it was almost by accident that he bought a pub. But — bearing in mind that he already runs a £12m turnover business renting out portable accommodation — it should come as no surprise that he has...

Anglian Country Inns opens sixth site

Anglian Country Inns opens sixth site

By James Wallin, M&C Report

Anglian Country Inns, the pub and restaurant group led by James Nye, has opened its sixth site, The Cricketers at Weston, Hertfordshire.

Buoyant trade in London boosts ETM

Buoyant trade in London boosts ETM

By James Wallin, M&C Report

ETM Group, the London-based gastropub operator led by Tom and Ed Martin, has completed its disposals as it focuses on larger sites, including its microbrewery in Ealing and a second Botanist.

Vianet revenue up 1.4% but pubs code a threat

Vianet revenue up 1.4% but pubs code a threat

By James Wallin, M&C Report

James Dickson, chairman of beer-flow monitoring company Vianet, has said recent developments in the pubs code and increasing M&A activity in the sector could affect the company’s growth.

West Berkshire Brewery confirms new EIS launch

West Berkshire Brewery confirms new EIS launch

By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

West Berkshire Brewery, the brewery chaired by industry veteran David Bruce, has confirmed it is to launch a new Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) fundraising drive to raise £4m to relocate to a bigger production site, complete with visitor centre and...

Marston's reports full-year sales growth

Marston's reports full-year sales growth

By James Wallin, M&C Report

Marston’s has reported like-for-like sales up 3.1% year on year in its Premium and Destination arm for the 52 weeks to 4 October 2014.

Food sales drive managed performance at Fuller’s

Food sales drive managed performance at Fuller’s

By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Fuller’s has reported a 6.5% increase in like-for-like sales across its managed pubs and hotels division, helped by a rise in like-for-like food sales of 7.7% for the 26 weeks to 27 September 2014.

Full-year sales and revenue up at M&B

Full-year sales and revenue up at M&B

By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has this morning reported a 0.6% increase in like-for-like sales for the 52 weeks to 27 September 2014, while total revenue climbed 4% to £1.97bn.

Admiral sees full-year earnings and revenue rise

Admiral sees full-year earnings and revenue rise

By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Admiral Taverns, the tenanted pub operator, has reported a 3.8% increase in underlying EBITDA to £21.5m for the year to 31 May 2014, which it described as a “significant and successful period of development for the company and its licensees”.

Tyneside licensee launches virtual pub tour

Tyneside licensee launches virtual pub tour

By Ellie Bothwell

A Tyneside licensee has embedded a virtual tour of his pub on its website, to show off the outlet to prospective customers and display the well-kept cellar.

Chef Claude Compton to open Fulham pub

Chef Claude Compton to open Fulham pub

By James Wallin, M&C Report

Former Petersham Nurseries chef Claude Compton has said he would look to open more pubs if his initial site in Fulham is a success.

Queen guitarist Brian May visits Yorkshire pub

Queen guitarist Brian May visits Yorkshire pub

By Helen Gilbert

Staff working at a South Yorkshire pub and restaurant could have been forgiven for feeling ever so slightly ‘Under Pressure’ last week when a legendary musician rocked up for a bite to eat.

Anthony Pender named BII chairman

Anthony Pender named BII chairman

By James Wallin

Yummy Pub Company co-founder Anthony Pender has been unveiled as the new chairman of the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII).

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