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...
14-Jul-2010 By Nigel Huddleston
It might seem like a new fad, but its long heritage in drinks and the versatility of ginger mean it's a flavour that's here to stay, says Nigel...
13-Jul-2010 By Stephen Crawley
Caledonian Brewing Company MD Stephen Crawley reflects on 17 years with the company, and looks to the future.
Music campaigners deliver petition to Number 10
13-Jul-2010 By James Wilmore
Campaigners and politicians took the fight over live music licensing reform to Downing Street when they delivered a near 17,000 strong petition to...
13-Jul-2010 By Phil Mellows
Alcohol Concern has exaggerated the number of dependent drinkers in the UK, but we still need better alcohol services, says Phil Mellows.
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...
12-Jul-2010 By Sonya Hook
Sonya Hook reports on how keeping your cellar and equipment in good working order can make a major difference to your pub's profits. The last thing...
09-Jul-2010 By Sheila McWattie
Sheila McWattie looks at the many staff uniform options open to employers and how to select the right one for your business.
08-Jul-2010 By Gemma McKenna
Live Music Forum's Hamish Birchall on proposed changes Live music campaigners have today handed in a 17,000-strong petition to the Prime Minister...
Diversify your business: Gold parties
08-Jul-2010
Gold teeth, a £1,000 cigarette lighter and gold coins are some of the items that have turned up in pubs under Stephen Pearson's direction. Pearson...
Employment: When is it time to go?
08-Jul-2010
The coalition government has recently indicated that a consultation will take place in relation to a proposal to abolish the current default...
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...
08-Jul-2010 By Ewan Turney
Fair Pint founding members Steve Corbett and Mark Dodds have taken over a famous jazz club in south London. The duo have taken on a free-of-tie...
08-Jul-2010 By Sheila McWattie
Geoff Holland, licensee of the Holly Bush Inn, Salt, Staffordshire, shares his trade secrets with Sheila McWattie. How I got here I've been in the...
Music campaigners to deliver 17,000-strong petition to Downing Street
07-Jul-2010 By James Wilmore
Pressure on the government to relax the rules around live pub music is set to intensify as a peer resurrects a parliamentary Bill today - and...
'Alcohol abuse 'costing NI £700m each year'
07-Jul-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
An independent report has said excessive drinking costs the public purse in Northern Ireland almost £700m a year. The figures were worked out by a...
Web deal will help you promote your Proud of Pubs events
07-Jul-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
The Publican has linked up with national events website inapub to ensure customers across the country are aware of what's going on during Proud of...
07-Jul-2010 By Nigel Huddleston
Sales of golden and dark rum are booming, thanks to its mixibility, and it's not just for fancy cocktail bars, says Nigel Huddleston. The recent...
Mark Daniels: Drink Driving - it's a number's game
06-Jul-2010
Nobody wants to be seen as condoning drink driving, or defending drink drivers as saintly individuals, but the recent news that Sir Peter North QC...
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...
06-Jul-2010 By Jo Bruce
Ideas for helping driving food sales in your pub including an all-day jazz barbecue, an ale festival and a two-sitting carvery. All-day jazz...
05-Jul-2010 By John Harrington
Pubco tenants will earn £1.50 less per week for every gaming machine when VAT rises in January, says the Independent Operators Association.
Robert Sayles: The day the Adams family came to town
05-Jul-2010 By Robert Sayles Robert
Friday the 18th of September 2009 was a day which began like any other. I opened the doors at 11.00 am and walked out onto the pavement, taking in...
Download Proud of Pubs posters and web banners here
05-Jul-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Proud of Pubs Week is just a fortnight away and you can show your support with our posters and web banners. Please download and print the Proud of...
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...
05-Jul-2010 By Robyn Black
Robyn Black talks to Gerry Price, licensee of the Inn@West End in Woking, Surrey, about keeping a business growing after 10 years on the job. How I...
02-Jul-2010 By Jo Bruce
The UKs largest village has got peachy. Jo Bruce looks at how steak nights, building links with the locals and movies are driving the business The...
01-Jul-2010 By Ewan Turney
New entrants to the pub trade will now have to undertake a two-hour course to ensure they understand the complexities of the leased model.
01-Jul-2010 By MA Reporter
The Galphay Inn in North Yorkshire had been shut for two years, but new owner Sue Robinson is building a successful wine offer.
01-Jul-2010 By John Harrington
Organisers of the national week-long celebration of pubs have unveiled suggested activities that pubs can stage each day — and revealed growing...
Proud of Pubs Week: A week to celebrate
01-Jul-2010
The waiting for Proud of Pubs Week 2010 is nearly over and we are determined to get things started with a bang. The event, which runs from July 19...
01-Jul-2010 By Gemma McKenna
Two licensees in dispute with British Gas over bills have accused the energy supplier of totally ignoring their complaints. Edinburgh host Brian...
30-Jun-2010 By John Harrington
The British Institute of Innkeeping has told the committee of MPs monitoring pubcos that the industry is "on track" to meet its commitments to reform.
Sell More, Save More: Pass on your knowledge to staff
30-Jun-2010
Heineken UK is committed to driving the 'quality agenda' within the UK on-trade. To do this the brewer strives to improve the quality of consumers'...
Edinburgh pubs fight council over capacity clampdown
30-Jun-2010 By James Wilmore
Pub operators in Edinburgh have launched a legal fightback against the council over its bid to cut the capacity of venues that don't have enough...
30-Jun-2010 By Robyn Black
Darran Lingley tells Robyn Black how he and his team have built business at the Five Bells in Colne Engaine, Colchester, Essex. How I got here This...
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.
29-Jun-2010 By Ewan Turney
Tiger Tiger operator Novus Leisure has become a patron sponsor of the ALMR's Operations Managers Awards.
Pubs asked to help hard of hearing
29-Jun-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Pubs are being encouraged to reach out to deaf or hard of hearing customers as part of Deaf Awareness Week 2010 . As part of the week, which runs...
29-Jun-2010 By Fiona McLelland
The likes of Wetherspoon and Yates's may have cottoned on, but most pubs are studiously ignoring the breakfast market, reports Fiona McLelland.
28-Jun-2010 By Peter Coulson
Issuing diktats to licensees in an uncompromising way is not good regulation, says Peter Coulson.
28-Jun-2010 By The PMA Team
Yorkshire brewer Timothy Taylor has reported a recession-beating set of results for its most recent financial year. The company saw turnover rise...
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...
Mark Daniels: Germany win. England lose. But what about pubs?
28-Jun-2010
Taking a moment to myself yesterday in advance of the rush for the Germany trouncing of England, I watched the European Grand Prix and couldn't help...
28-Jun-2010 By Ian Boughton
Ian Boughton explains how serving coffee can boost takings during typically quiet periods and bring in a whole new clientele to your pub. It is no...
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...
24-Jun-2010 By The PMA Team
Providing an online forum for customers to rate their pub experiences will demonstrate how seriously the trade takes their opinions, says The PMA Team.
