21-Jul-2010 By Ewan Turney
The decision on whether the Ashes cricket test series should be screened on free-to-air TV has been delayed until 2013.
21-Jul-2010 By John Harrington
Sky has promised to backdate reductions in its fees at pubs that successfully appeal their business rates. The broadcaster will pay back the excess...
15-Jul-2010 By The PMA Team
Sky costs the average pub £8k a year. But the benefits of its new charging regime could make a difference to the sector, says The PMA Team.
Mark Daniels: Sky-high pricing continues...
14-Jul-2010
Last year, Sky announced that they would be launching their 3D service, and that pubs would get the chance to try it out before the domestic market...
'Last orders for Sky as pubs snub price hike'
14-Jul-2010 By James Wilmore
Pubs across Edinburgh are calling time on their Sky subscriptions after facing a price hike by the broadcasting giant. A shake-up of how annual fees...
12-Jul-2010 By The PMA Team
Subscription fees for pubs will be based on rateable value, but discounts will be available for pubs with sizeable food trade or outdoor areas.
Sky unveils new pricing structure
12-Jul-2010 By Caroline Nodder
Sky has today announced a new system of charging licensees to use its services, which it claims will be fairer. The announcement follows a...
Sky unveils pub sport portal
08-Jul-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Broadcast giant Sky is launching a new website to make promoting sporting events a breeze for licensees. Featuring all the latest live sports...
06-Jul-2010 By John Harrington
Pubs will be charged £100 plus VAT for screening selected Irish sports from August until the end of the year. Broadcaster Premier Sports is...
05-Jul-2010 By Ewan Turney
BT Vision has launched a new cheap deal for Sky Sports to home customers — a move which may add more pressure on pubs. BT has slashed the price of...
30-Jun-2010 By Gemma McKenna
Pub operators say England's match with Slovenia drew the biggest crowd of any England game — but opinions overall are mixed.
Renata Pankova: World Cup expectations are going to be disappointing
28-Jun-2010
Personally, it intrudes like some malign growth into my whole world but more importantly I find the amount of promotional effort and budget that so...
25-Jun-2010 By John Harrington
An England win against Germany on Sunday would see pub revenues increase 5-6%, says a survey by accountants BDO LLP.
Pot of gold for pubs if England progress
25-Jun-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Victory against Germany on Sunday could help pubs and bars raise revenues by six per cent, says a firm of accountants. According to business...
'Two football fans given nationwide ban on watching World Cup in pubs'
18-Jun-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Two football fans have become the first in Britain to be banned from watching the World Cup in any pub. The pair were arrested on suspicion of being...
18-Jun-2010 By John Harrington
Two men have been banned from all pubs for the duration of the World Cup after being charged with being drunk and disorderly. Stephen Selwood, 21,...
18-Jun-2010 By Jo Bruce
Town & City Pub Company is running a series of food offers with The Sun newspaper as part of a World Cup campaign for Yates. The first promotion...
15-Jun-2010 By Ewan Turney
Cheap supermarket beer deals, good weather and a drop in food trade meant England's first game wasn't great for pubs.
15-Jun-2010 By Lesley Foottit
An Essex licensee, Mark Wenn of the Parson's Barn, is celebrating the World Cup by turning his pub into a football pitch.
14-Jun-2010 By Gerry Price
Licensee Gerry Price talks about his plans for the World Cup at the Inn @ Westend, Surrey.
Caroline Nodder: Banish the post-football blues with Proud of Pubs Week
14-Jun-2010 By Caroline Nodder
I was chatting to a few licensees last week who are very excited about the opportunity that the World Cup presents this summer — but are also just...
Pub Bitch: Trophy thieves and FIFA get into World Cup spirit
14-Jun-2010
Eyes on the prize With the World Cup upon us it seems appropriate to use language that will be all too common over the next few weeks, so with that...
14-Jun-2010 By Roger Protz
Roger Protz visits Trevor Harris, founder of the Derby Brewing Company, for a football festival tasting.
11-Jun-2010 By Dave Daly
Long time licensee Dave Daly looks back over the World Cups he has celebrated in the trade, as it all kicks off again today.
Sky Italia warns pubs over use of viewing cards
11-Jun-2010 By James Wilmore
Sky Italia has warned licensees using its cards outside Italy to stop "immediately" and return them to the company - or they will be switched off....
10-Jun-2010 By Gemma McKenna
Pub staff are being urged to keep condom machines well-stocked as they prepare for a huge influx of customers for the World Cup. HIV and sexual...
Pub told to remove flag - after England win World Cup
09-Jun-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
A football-crazy licensee has been ordered to remove the huge St George's cross he painted on his listed pub - but not until after England win the...
09-Jun-2010 By Ewan Turney
West Midlands Police are threatening to take action against any pub that does not sign a draconian World Cup contract dictating that drinks must be...
'World Cup lager louts face yellow card ban from pubs'
28-May-2010 By James Wilmore
Drinkers who commit anti-social behaviour during this summer's World Cup face a yellow card 12-month ban from all pubs in Southampton. Officers and...
Game is up for cricket pub
28-May-2010
A Leicester licensee has been left with upset cricket-loving regulars after their view of the county ground was blocked due to a change in team...
28-May-2010 By John Harrington
The Government has urged police to increase enforcement of pubs before and during the World Cup, the Morning Advertiser can reveal. Random and...
28-May-2010 By John Harrington
Police are asking Colchester licensees to suspend drink sales for a period during World Cup games to let punters "cool down". An email from police...
28-May-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Two football mad licensees have registered their support for the beautiful game by renaming their pub the Three Lions for the duration of the World...
'Police: England football shirt pub ban is a myth'
25-May-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Football fans can breathe a sigh of relief after police quashed rumours of a possible ban on wearing England shirts in pubs during the World Cup....
Footy Pubs 2010 - World Cup app helps pull in the punters
25-May-2010
A mobile phone application has been launched to ensure pubs can get football-mad customers through their doors during the World Cup. The Drinksin...
25-May-2010 By Lesley Foottit
A Devon pub has been closed for a month over the World Cup following complaints about anti-social behaviour. Torbay councillors ruled the George Inn...
25-May-2010 By Ewan Turney
Sky is to screen two rugby union games in 3D at pubs this weekend — the Premiership final and England v Barbarians.
Pub bans all talk of the World Cup
19-May-2010
An Essex pub is hoping to attract World Cup "widows" after banning all talk of the tournament while the rest of the country goes football crazy. The...
17-May-2010 By Roger Protz
Supermarket discounting for the World Cup makes previous offers seem wildly inflationary, says Roger Protz.
13-May-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Wholesaler Booker has launched a World Cup campaign includes discounted food, drink and a competition to win a TV.
Matt Eley: Don't let the supermarkets spoil your World Cup party
06-May-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Gazza's tears, Owen's wonder goal, Beckham's petulant kick and his dramatic redemption against the same opposition four years on; Rooney's red card,...
World Cup Special: The unmissable games
06-May-2010
No breakfast-time kick-offs as with 2002 in Japan/South Korea - just about every game is being played at a plum time to pull in the punters. But...
05-May-2010 By John Harrington
Cigarette vending machines are due to be banned in Welsh pubs in October 2011, in line with England. The Welsh Assembly Government has confirmed the...
05-May-2010 By Martyn Leek, M&C Report
A brace of the UK's leading supermarkets have embarked on a period of deep discounting ahead of the World Cup. Tesco has introduced a £10 deal on...
29-Apr-2010 By John Harrington
Police have sent licensees in the East Riding of Yorkshire a 14-point checklist of good practice to avoid problems during the World Cup. Considering...
Anger at cop's World Cup promotions claims
28-Apr-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
A senior police chief's claims that there is potential for trouble if pubs run World Cup promotions have been greeted with dismay. Andy Holt, the...
'World Cup football hooliganism greater threat in Britain than South Africa'
27-Apr-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
The threat of violence from football hooligans will be greater in Britain than in South Africa during the World Cup this summer, police chiefs fear....
Pub provides shelter for rugby legends
16-Apr-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Welsh rugby legends descended on the White Lion pub in Bala ahead of a trek up Mount Snowdon. Players including Ieuan Evans and Colin Charvis made...
14-Apr-2010 By John Harrington
Brewer Wells & Young's is backing the Licensed Trade Charity's (LTC) national golf tournament.
World Cup unlikely to be shown in 3D
13-Apr-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Football mad pubs that had been hoping to show the World Cup in 3D are set for disappointment. Around 1,000 pubs have signed up to Sky's new...
