07-May-2010 By Martyn Leek, M&C Report
Capital Pub Company, the London-based managed house chain, has reduced its debts by £5.19m. This was achieved after the Moorfield Real Estate Fund...
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: Theatres of dreams
06-May-2010
It's one of those 'where were you?' moments. Twenty seconds left on the clock. The scores tied at 17-all. England surging forward. Yet another ruck...
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...
World Cup Special: Tips and advice to make the absolute most of it
06-May-2010
You may have a ton of ideas on how to get people in and keep them happy while the football is on. Or you may not have a clue. To help you plan and...
Drinkers confused over labelling
06-May-2010 By James Wilmore
Two thirds of drinkers are confused by current labelling on alcoholic products, but demand for unit information is high, new research reveals. The...
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 Peter Coulson
It was interesting to read last week about the Humberside bar whose burger infringed Burger King's trademark, says Peter Coulson.
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...
Trade chief speaks up for polycarbonates
30-Apr-2010 By James Wilmore
A Scottish trade chief has argued that a move towards using toughened glass in Strathclyde pubs is a "positive" step and has "more advantages than...
30-Apr-2010 By Jo Bruce
Ideas for boosting food sales at your pub including a pie and piano evening, a mystery diners' scheme and a swap and sale evening.
29-Apr-2010 By Paul Wigham
Social networking is transforming the way we live our lives — and there is plenty more change on the horizon, says Paul Wigham.
29-Apr-2010 By The PMA Team
The sheer quantity of technological innovation on so many fronts is creating tsunami-like waves of change, says The PMA Team.
Fears of summer supermarket price war
29-Apr-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Pubs are set to face further pressure as supermarkets embark on a summer alcohol price war, according to an industry insider. A director at a beer...
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...
29-Apr-2010 By John Harrington
Colchester bars have been ordered to ditch promotions offering a set number of drinks for a fixed entry fee — and are "encouraged" to stick to a...
28-Apr-2010 By John Harrington
Portman reports a big rise in the number of producers asking for their marketing to be vetted — the number of proposals increased 40% in a year.
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...
Early trading ban in Edinburgh branded 'disappointing'
27-Apr-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
A blanket ban on early opening in Edinburgh has been branded as "very disappointing" by a leading trade group. The Scottish Beer & Pub...
'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....
27-Apr-2010 By John Harrington
Just one in seven 18 and 19-year-olds would be prepared to pay for a national ID card, which has been billed as useful ID for buying alcohol. That's...
27-Apr-2010 By Sheila McWattie
One-time Gordon Ramsay College Scholar Josh Eggleton tells Sheila McWattie how he has realised his dream at the Pony & Trap pub.
26-Apr-2010 By Martyn Leek, M&C Report
The collective wealth of the Sunday Times Rich List 2010 has grown by 29.9% to £355.5bn and includes a host of individuals from the leisure sector.
Pubs enjoy bumper St George's Day
26-Apr-2010 By Lesley Foottit
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23-Apr-2010 By Robyn Lewis
Licensee Keith Flanagan tells Robyn Lewis how targeting local businesses helped him turn over £1m in his first year at the Blue Parrot in Manchester.
Chris Maclean: My daughter is a thief
23-Apr-2010 By Chris Maclean
Theft is a disgraceful crime and the perpetrators need to be punished. But even as I write this I fail to convey how insidious the nature of theft...
Trade gets behind St George's Day
23-Apr-2010 By James Wilmore
Brewers and licensees are pulling out the stops for St George's Day today with a range of activities - including raising money for charity. Bedford...
23-Apr-2010 By Jo Bruce
Ideas for boosting food sales at your pub including a stop-the-clock steak night, food cooked by DJs and low cost specials.
22-Apr-2010 By Mark Stretton, M&C Report
The full extent of pub entrepreneur Robert Tchenguiz's relationship with Kaupthing, the collapsed Icelandic bank, have come to light following a...
21-Apr-2010 By Philip Davison
Licensee Philip Davison of the Sun in the Wood, Newbury asks how can you still make money from running a pub?
Why Let Drink Decide TV ads cleared
21-Apr-2010 By Ewan Turney
Two Government funded TV ads for the "Why Let Drink Decide?" campaign have been cleared by the Advertising Standards Authority.
Health and Safety: Are you alert to allergies?
19-Apr-2010
Allergies affect milllions of people in the UK. And it is a wellestablished fact that more and more people are developing intolerance to certain...
19-Apr-2010 By Ewan Turney
A group representing pub gaming machine operators has invited prospective MPs to meet members to discuss the challenges the industry faces. The...
19-Apr-2010 By Robyn Lewis
Not so long ago, free Wi-Fi access gave pubs an edge. Now it's increasingly expected by a wide range of customers, reports Robyn Lewis. It was...
'Scots still to decide on alcohol unit price'
18-Apr-2010
Scottish health secretary Nicola Sturgeon has reaffirmed the SNP's commitment to their flagship policy on minimum alcohol pricing. However, she said...
16-Apr-2010 By John Harrington
Helen Ellwood speaks of her "mesmerizing" experience on last night's live TV debate - and says her first-choice question was about supermarkets.
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...
CPL's free training offer
16-Apr-2010 By John Harrington
CPL is offering a free on-line health and safety and food safety course for anyone who books a place on its NCPLH course. It's billed as a useful...
15-Apr-2010 By The PMA Team
The Scottish & Newcastle Pub Company (S&NPC) estate is set to benefit from a £10.5m investment in 2010.
14-Apr-2010 By John Harrington
Brewer Wells & Young's is backing the Licensed Trade Charity's (LTC) national golf tournament.
Pub cash payments falling fast
14-Apr-2010
Cash now accounts for just 40 per cent of payments in pubs - down from 90 per cent a decade ago - according to new research. The Payments Council...
13-Apr-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Portsmouth pubs will each pay more than £1,000 a year to fund taxi marshals in the city centre in a bid to crack down on alcohol-related violence.
Chris Maclean: Marketing your pub
13-Apr-2010 By Chris Maclean
There is an unhealthy preoccupation with websites in some areas of the industry. It is worrying for two reasons. Firstly, gullible licensees are...
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...
13-Apr-2010 By John Harrington
Pubs won't be able to screen the World Cup in 3D after the BBC and ITV both confirmed that they have no plans to screen matches in the format.
Labour makes commitment to pubs
12-Apr-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Labour has committed to supporting pubs - and making it more difficult to demolish them - as part of its election manifesto. The statement echoes...
One in three tied tenants have £50,000 of debt
12-Apr-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Nearly 30 per cent of tied tenants have debts of more than £50,000 according to new research. The Pub Revolution branch of trade union GMB...
12-Apr-2010 By Ewan Turney
Managed pub operator Barracuda has appointed its first ever digital marketing director to help maximise its use of social media. Simon Gaske, who...
08-Apr-2010 By The PMA Team
Last week Giles Thorley revealed he was leaving Punch Taverns later this year. The PMA Team gives a view on the departure. It's been pretty much a...
Training: Keep them on board
08-Apr-2010 By Katie Coyne
Apprenticeships are back in vogue, it seems. And as they can offer a recognised qualification while delivering company-specific knowledge and skills,...
