20-Feb-2009 By Peter Coulson
Putting together a code of practice, is clearly not as easy as it looks, especially if you are a civil servant with only a vague grasp of the licensing laws, says Peter Coulson.
20-Feb-2009 By Peter Coulson
Making an appeal is free, but it should only be used as a last resort — and if you have a genuine and arguable case, says Peter Coulson.
20-Feb-2009 By The PMA Team
All the latest gossip and rumour from the City.
20-Feb-2009 By Andy Slee
While there are some rocky roads ahead, we can learn from the experience of others in laying the foundations for future prosperity, says Andy Slee.
20-Feb-2009 By Andrew Pring
Punch may want to reinvent its business model, but it needs to be realistic about pub sale prices — and banks need to start lending to licensees.
20-Feb-2009 By David Moore, Begbies Traynor
Pre-pack administrations have become increasingly controversial. David Moore, a partner with business rescue, recovery and restructuring specialist Begbies Traynor, defends the pre-pack.
Pubs warned to check relief staff credentials
19-Feb-2009 By James Wilmore
Pubs are being urged to conduct thorough checks when hiring relief staff after a temporary manager was jailed for stealing £3,000 from a licensee....
19-Feb-2009 By John Harrington
Angry licensees have slated major high-street banks for saying that they won't lend to pubs — MA inundated with complaints from licensees looking for credit.
Pub charity website pledges hit £100,000
16-Feb-2009
A website that shows how much money licensees raise for charity has been hailed a success after £100,000 was pledged in the first weekPubAid was...
Brains to tackle French advertising ban
16-Feb-2009
Welsh brewer Brains has come up with a solution to the French ban on alcohol advertising during the Six Nations.The brewer, the official shirt and...
13-Feb-2009 By Peter Coulson
There are only four mandatory conditions in three sections of the Licensing Act, says Peter Coulson.
13-Feb-2009 By Peter Coulson
If ever there was a time to take precautions, it is now, when the Government is about to tighten up the law specifically directed at the holders of premises licences, says Peter Coulson.
13-Feb-2009 By The PMA Team
All the latest gossip and rumour from the City.
Marston's appoints new finance director
13-Feb-2009
Marston's, the brewer and pub operator, announced the appointment of Andrew Andrea as group finance director. Mr Andrea, who will replace Paul...
Roadshow to offer tips on boosting summer trade
13-Feb-2009
Marston's will offer licensees cost saving advice and ideas to boost summer sales in a new roadshow.Highlights will include a "plancha" hot plate...
13-Feb-2009 By Ewan Turney
The BII has launched a new business support helpline for its licensee members. The new service will is designed to complement the BII's existing...
CESA: Goodbye, CORGI
12-Feb-2009
Pubs that use gas for cooking should be familiar with CORGI, the UK's gas safety watchdog, and will know how important it is to use CORGI-registered...
Punch Taverns drops bonus points scheme
12-Feb-2009
Punch Taverns has been accused of "penny pinching" after abandoning a bonus points scheme in its annual promotional catalogue.Licensees are up in...
Tony Hadley: Going for Gold
11-Feb-2009 By James Wilmore
In the early 1980s, Tony Hadley experienced an epiphany.It would be reasonable to assume, of course, this epiphany was related to the huge fame he...
Security roadshows planned for Northern Ireland
11-Feb-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is to host a series of roadshows explaining new licensing arrangements in Northern Ireland.From December 2009...
11-Feb-2009 By John Harrington
Up to 38 jobs could go at Bedford brewer Wells & Youngs under plans to outsource more of its distribution network. Work done by the Bedford-based...
10-Feb-2009 By The PMA Team
As news emerged of fresh problems with the tangled finances of a Robert Tchenguiz-linked company, his managed pubs chairman Ian Payne has insisted...
10-Feb-2009 By MA reporter
If you know a pub that promotes the finest in UK jazz, then this is the competition for you. In association with Budweiser Budvar Cheltenham Jazz...
Cleaning - an occupational hazard
09-Feb-2009
Beer line cleaners, washing-up liquids, dishwasher detergents and rinse aids, oven cleaners, disinfectants and bleach, toilet cleaners and descalers...
Hamish Champ: It's time for pubco chief exec's pay to be frozen
09-Feb-2009 By Hamish Champ
I read last week's news reports of senior bankers' bonuses with the sort of incredulity I usually reserve for people who argue the world was created...
Talking 'bout... when to buy property
09-Feb-2009
"We've 30 pubs and we're looking to expand. We've the money, but the question on everyone's lips is when to buy and what to acquire? There's some...
Whyte and Mackay darts: terms and conditions
09-Feb-2009 By MA reporter
These terms and conditions apply to the Whyte and Mackay darts competition. All references to 'our', 'us', 'we' or 'company' within this policy are...
09-Feb-2009 By Ewan Turney
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is a calling on members to urge their MPs to support a private bill that would make rate relief automatic.
Chris Maclean: Why I'm checking up on my Fire Safety expert...
08-Feb-2009 By Chris Maclean
Yesterday the fire alarm company did their inspection. A couple of flourescent tubes changed and the alarms tested; fifteen minutes and the guy was...
06-Feb-2009 By Peter Coulson
MA legal editor Peter Coulson considers the case of a Pubwatch ban being taken to the High Court again.
Chris Maclean: A lesson from my friendly local cash & carry
06-Feb-2009 By Chris Maclean
My wife doesn't normally allow me to go to cash and carry. She knows me well. I hate it. Surly staff. Poor stock control. Queues. Everything...
Consumers putting value-for-money first, says Marcus Wareing
06-Feb-2009
In the credit crunch market, value-for-money is more important to many consumers than provenance and seasonality, leading chef Marcus Wareing has...
Brains launches ale to celebrate the start of Six Nations
06-Feb-2009
Welsh brewer Brains has announced the return of cask ale Bread of Heaven to celebrate the start of the Six Nations rugby tournament.The specialist...
05-Feb-2009 By The PMA Team
How is 2009 shaping up so far? The PMA Team looks at the major trends.
05-Feb-2009 By Stephen Crawley
In the current economic climate it is pleasing to find pubs bucking the trends, says Stephen Crawley.
05-Feb-2009 By Ewan Turney
The Bank of England has cut interest rates to a new record low of 1% but FSB warns access to finance is real problem
05-Feb-2009 By John Harrington
The trade is urged to speak out to make more sport free-to-air in pubs, by All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group chairman John Grogan.
Pubs find it pays to display with Walkers promotion
05-Feb-2009
Walkers is committed to helping publicans increase crisps and snacks sales through developing fun, exciting and engaging activity and promotions that...
04-Feb-2009 By MA reporter
The Whyte & Mackay Premier League Darts kicked-off on the 5th February and will be live on Sky every Thursday night until the end of May. Darts...
BII Licensee of the Year finalists announced
03-Feb-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
The finalists in the 2009 BII Licensee of the Year Award, as part of The Publican Awards, have been unveiled. Judges John Vereker and John Sharratt...
Hamish Champ: Service with a grimace
02-Feb-2009 By Hamish Champ
In these tough economic times you'd think businesses would be falling all over themselves to impress customers, potential or already captured.With...
There's no business like snow business
02-Feb-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
Pubs have been working hard to keep business ticking over despite heavy snow falling across much of the country. Some pubs have even seen a boost to...
02-Feb-2009 By Ewan Turney
The number of pubs going bust in the fourth quarter of 2008 rose a massive 151% on last year as the economic downturn hit and people began to stay at...
29-Jan-2009 By Peter Coulson
The proposal to make it easier to get a condition knocked off a licence arouses suspicion, says Peter Coulson.
City Diary: 29 January
29-Jan-2009 By The PMA Team
All the latest gossip and rumour from the City.
Booker awarded Carbon Trust Standard
28-Jan-2009
A drive to reduce its impact on climate change has seen cash & carry group Booker awarded the Carbon Trust Standard. Measured on gas, electricity...
27-Jan-2009 By The PMA Team
Suffolk brewer and retailer Adnams has warned that its 2008 profits would be "substantially" lower than 2007 due to falling sales as a result of the...
Mark Daniels: What are you Twittering on about?
27-Jan-2009
If I'd been around in 1704, when my pub was first built, the concept of telling everybody about it over something called the Internet would have...
27-Jan-2009 By Ros Shiel
A former drinks PR's optimistic guide to life after redundancy.
27-Jan-2009 By John Harrington
The leader of Westminster City Council has warned that irresponsible pubs will be shut as the 2012 Olympics approaches. Cllr Colin Barrow also said...
