BII and Noctis bid to step into SIA void
21-Oct-2010 By James Wilmore
Two trade bodies are bidding to run a national doorstaff scheme, after major fears were raised over the scrapping of the Security Industry Authority...
Gas Safety: A matter of life or death
20-Oct-2010
The recent Crown Court case involving Enterprise Inns and the Aintree Hotel in Bootle, Merseyside, has highlighted how important it is to ensure gas...
BII urges pubs to take on interns with new scheme
20-Oct-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Pubs across the country are being encouraged to take youngsters on as interns in a new programme being launched by the BII. The trade body is...
20-Oct-2010 By Roger Protz
Veltins Pilsener is looking to increase its sales in Britain. A fresh style will help, says beer expert Roger Protz.
Mark Daniels: Ignore social networking at your peril
19-Oct-2010
Have you ever read E.M. Forster's The Machine Stops? Written in 1909, it's a precautionary tale about humanity's dependence upon technology, in which...
19-Oct-2010 By Tony Halstead
Successful ideas for boosting business can often be surprisingly straightforward. Tony Halstead showcases seven of the best. Sometimes the best...
McEwan's kicks off major TV campaign
13-Oct-2010
McEwan's has launched a major TV advertising campaign this month to show the beer's Scottish heritage and attract the next generation to the brand....
Jennings gets flood protection works
13-Oct-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Major works are taking place to safeguard a brewery from further flood damage a year after it was forced to close for four months. As part of a near...
12-Oct-2010 By Phil Mellows
Pubs are forever considering new ideas to boost business. Phil Mellows finds film nights are an effective way to get to increase trade.
11-Oct-2010 By Sonya Hook
Both Halloween and Bonfire Night are almost upon us — perfect reasons to put on an array of tempting seasonal events, reports Sonya Hook.
11-Oct-2010 By Lesley Foottit
The chief executive of CPL Training was crowned Liverpool Young Director of the Year at last week's Institute of Directors Director of the Year...
08-Oct-2010 By Tony Halstead
Jon Cox of the Bull, in Shocklach near Malpas, Cheshire, tells Tony Halstead how he has turned the once-closed pub into a vital part of village life.
07-Oct-2010 By John Harrington
A licensee feels he was treated like a second-class citizen after a TV provider refused to install Sky in his living area in case it was piped into...
06-Oct-2010 By Ian Boughton
Pubs use posters and notices to promote their events but, as Ian Boughton discovers, signs must include a fresh, up-to-date message to be effective.
06-Oct-2010 By The PMA Team
Pub companies have changed their approach to rent reviews to avoid being taken to PIRRS, a review says.
Hallowe'en and Bonfire Night Focus: Don't be scared to celebrate
06-Oct-2010 By Claire Dodd Claire
I've been in pubs where the scariest thing is the amount of someone else's lipstick on my wine glass or the decade's-worth of chip fat clogging the...
Employment law: Pub piracy
06-Oct-2010
The Digital Economy Act came into force in July, introducing a stricter approach to online infringement of copyright. The Act seeks to crack down on...
05-Oct-2010 By Peter Coulson
With the Murphy case going before the European Court of Justice today, there are still several issues that need to be determined, says Peter Coulson.
05-Oct-2010 By John Harrington & Ewan Turney
The eagerly awaited landmark Karen Murphy foreign satellite football case reaches Europe today — and there is some support given to the arguments...
05-Oct-2010 By Sonya Hook
Making whisky appeal to young people is an challenge for producers. Sonya Hook looks at the work being done to shake off the drink's stuffy image.
Property deals and hindsight
04-Oct-2010 By Hamish Champ
2005 and 2006 were heady years for pub deals. A number of companies - Punch Taverns, Enterprise Inns, Greene King, to name three - were going through...
Pubs warned over gaming machines
04-Oct-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Pubs have been warned to make sure they have the correct licence in place to operate various games machines. The Gambling Commission has urged pubs...
04-Oct-2010 By Rachel Barnes
Smokers visit pubs more often, stay longer and spend more per visit than non-smokers, so you need to look after them well, says Rachel Barnes.
04-Oct-2010 By Ewan Turney
A high profile BII member has resigned his position claiming the organisation did little to clear his name of false accusations made against him a...
'Football screening rights in the dock as European court hears Murphy case'
03-Oct-2010
The Premier League faces a potential 'Bosman' ruling this week when the European Court of Justice hears a Portsmouth licensee's claim that being...
01-Oct-2010 By Sonya Hook
The Battlesteads in Hexham won two awards at the MA's Great British Pub Awards 2010. Licensee Richard Slade talks to Sonya Hook.
Unite protest against unfair wage practice in hospitality industry
01-Oct-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has hit back at claims that staff tips are still being used to top up wages to the national minimum. Trade...
30-Sep-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Richard and Loren Pope are the first licensees to act in response to the MA's call for a "peasants' revolt" against proposed licensing reform changes.
Pete Brown: Pubs and the art of noise
30-Sep-2010
Some years ago now, two men walked into a pub. They sat down to have lunch and an important business conversation, but were prevented from doing so...
28-Sep-2010 By Noli Dinkovski
With natural disasters dominating the news, Noli Dinkovski talks to licensees who have survived catastrophes. How do you recover from a fire or flood?
Mark Daniels: Conscripted bar staff
28-Sep-2010
In 1960, compulsory sign up for National Service was abolished, just a year before my Dad turned eighteen and meaning that, unlike his older brother,...
27-Sep-2010 By Tony Halstead
Obtaining the best gas and electricity deal for your pub can be a confusing and potentially costly task. Tony Halstead reports on the energy...
Stocking up for Christmas: Get your festive plans in order
23-Sep-2010
It's always the same, isn't it? You think you've got ages and then all of a sudden Christmas is just around the corner. The stress of Christmas...
23-Sep-2010 By Lesley Foottit
As the countdown to British Pub Week continues, Lesley Foottit speaks to Inez Ward, who is spearheading the event.
Pub Doctor: Take a good look at yourself
22-Sep-2010
People are the heart of your pub business. From the selection that you hire to the customers who visit, people drive things forwards and are a key...
22-Sep-2010 By Sonya Hook
In just one year licensee Diane Hill and her husband Mark have increased weekly turnover at the Red Lion in Yardley Hastings, from £3,000 to...
22-Sep-2010 By Ewan Turney
The US Masters at Augusta National Golf Club will now be shown in 3D on Sky Sports next year. Sky will also have coverage of the par-3 contest from...
Mark Daniels: Sky's generous offer...
20-Sep-2010
On Saturday I was at a party to celebrate the fact that my mother has become a sexagenarian when, in the middle of all the revelries, my phone buzzed...
Health & Safety: Dealing with pets and pests
20-Sep-2010
Pets in pubs are a thorny issue encountered on a regular basis by many licensees. And unless the site is part of a pub or hotel chain then it's...
20-Sep-2010 By John Harrington
Carling brewer Molson Coors has defended its move to extend payments terms for its suppliers to 90 days. The Forum of Private Business today...
Chris Maclean: Most of the time I enjoy our student trade...
17-Sep-2010 By Chris Maclean
Its Thursday night and I've just closed my pub. It's gone eleven, we've stopped serving and I'm throwing out the last of them. There are about a...
Health & Safety: Getting a plan in place
17-Sep-2010
Health and safety (H&S) should be about sensible proportionate actions that protect people and business - not unnecessary bureaucracy and...
16-Sep-2010 By Jennie Formby
Do the trade unions have a role to play in the pub industry? Unite's national officer for the food and drink sector Jennie Formby argues the case...
Keris and Lee De Villiers: This is an entertainment industry!
16-Sep-2010
Last month we were awarded the title of 'Britain's Proudest Pub' and that is exactly what we are. This is a tough industry, now more than ever; it...
Disaronno gets TV push
16-Sep-2010 By Jessica Harvey Jessica
The Disaronno liqueur brand has received a doubled marketing investment, including a heavyweight TV campaign in the run up to Christmas Disaronno...
16-Sep-2010 By Sheila McWattie
Stephen David, chef-patron, at the Crown at Woodbridge, Suffolk, talks about supporting the locals, with Sheila McWattie.
16-Sep-2010 By John Harrington
The owners of controversial student pub crawl brand Carnage UK plan to run 24% more events this academic term compared to 2009. Varsity Leisure...
15-Sep-2010 By Tony Halstead
A pint of ale, a packet of crisps and some peace and quiet are still what men desire most in a pub, says Tony Halstead.
All-day venues drive growth in premium drinks
15-Sep-2010 By James Wilmore
The rise in café-style all-day opening venues is fuelling the growth of premium drinks brands, a leading analyst has claimed. Alison Powell, an...
15-Sep-2010 By Ewan Turney
London pub operator Drake & Morgan has promoted Taskin Muzaffer to operations manager. Muzaffer will oversee day-to-day operations across the...
