'Tchenguiz heading for crunch talks with banks over Globe Pub Co'
21-Dec-2008
"The joint owners of Globe Pub Company, property investor Robert Tchenguiz and brewer Scottish & Newcastle, are preparing for crunch negotiations...
Mark Daniels: Merry Christmas, Everyone...
19-Dec-2008
It's that time of year again and, in the immortal words of Shakin' Stevens, it's time for a bit of love and understanding, parties and celebration,...
Credit crunch is a Christmas party-pooper
16-Dec-2008
Britain's £9bn Christmas party market has been brought to its knees by the credit crunch and bankers' reluctance to be seen celebrating in the wake...
Pub hopes to pull in punters with paintings
16-Dec-2008
An innovative licensee is giving his customers "something extra" by transforming his pub into an art gallery. Shaun Fathers of the the Dogwood, in...
16-Dec-2008 By Ros Shiel
A former drinks PR's optimistic guide to life after redundancy
Great ideas put into action at the Cross Keys
14-Dec-2008
The Cross Keys - Visit 2Henley, IpswichDate of visit: 25.11.08Time of visit: 14.30Recommendations from last visit:• Badge up all handpulls...
Beat the New Year slump
11-Dec-2008 By MA Reporter
Too many pubs wait for January and February to hit them hard. But a little planning in advance can still see healthy till levels.
11-Dec-2008 By Andrew Pring
It was the worst year for the trade in living memory, but with necessity as the mother of invention, there have been some real positives, says Andrew Pring.
The people's awards
11-Dec-2008
From the team which literally helped bail out a flooded pub, to 73-year-old Joanie Clement and her 30-year-dedication to one South London local,...
Hospitality 09 means business
10-Dec-2008
In tough times, a little help and advice from the experts is always useful.From food to finance, pubs can pick up business-building advice from...
Make yours a top cellar at Christmas
10-Dec-2008
Festive trading provides a special challenge over and above all the other pressures facing pubs this year. Dan Unwin of cellar services champion...
09-Dec-2008 By Ewan Turney
The traditional pub sign has been voted as the most iconic image of England in a poll conducted by the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE).
08-Dec-2008 By Ros Shiel
A former drinks PR's optimistic guide to life after redundancy
Make it a green Christmas in your pub
08-Dec-2008
The festive spirit can help you ensure this is a merry Christmas in your pub - but you could be in for an unhappy new year if you don't take every...
FSA warns on Irish pork
08-Dec-2008
Pub should not serve any products made with Irish pork products, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned.The agency has urged the withdrawal while...
05-Dec-2008 By Peter Coulson
Although it takes the form of a licence, copyright in music still presents the trade with a thorny problem. It is not a simple licence with a fixed...
05-Dec-2008 By Peter Coulson
I was intrigued to read the comments of political journalist Adam Boulton recently on the thorny question of how Government departments treat the...
Mark Daniels: Going for Growth
04-Dec-2008
I've just finished reading a report stating that Greene King have spent £1.8m supporting their tenants through what it describes as the toughest...
04-Dec-2008 By Ewan Turney
The Bank of England has cut interest rates by a further 1% to 2% — its lowest since 1951. The historic move is designed to spark growth in the...
Darts tournament reaches final stages
03-Dec-2008 By Matt Eley Matt
Darts star Bobby George was on hand to present Lee Williams with a £1,000 cheque for charity after he won the Southern England regional final of the...
Peggy's Christmas Crackers
02-Dec-2008
Three bloody people we had in the bar last night. A new low. One of them had the cheek to nurse half a pint of bitter and a bag of scratchings for an...
EPoS helps Priory from strength to strength
01-Dec-2008
Pub: The Priory Arms, Stockwell, LondonLicensee: Graham BulpettTechnology: 1 x J2 520 touchscreen till with standard cash drawer1 x Epson TM-T88IV...
Getting to grips with EPoS at the Cross Keys
01-Dec-2008
Pub: The Cross KeysLandlord: Mark WhiteTechnology: 1 x J2 520 touchscreen till with standard cash drawer2 printers: 1 x Epson TM-U230E and 1 x Epson...
Tips are a taxing topic
01-Dec-2008
The Government has released its long-awaited consultation document regarding proposed changes to the way in which the hospitality industry treats...
Which technology is right for your pub?
01-Dec-2008
There's a big stumbling block when it comes to licensees embracing new technologies. And that's time. There's a constant supply of new gadgets and...
Get the punters in
28-Nov-2008
Pubs and bars have taken quite a pounding in recent months, as the off trade, and supermarkets in particular, entices customers away from their local...
28-Nov-2008 By Ros Shiel
Former Beautiful Beer public relations manager Ros Shiel's optimistic take on life after redundancy — part IV.
27-Nov-2008 By Peter Coulson
Peter Coulson looks at the "requirement" that the designated premises supervisor (DPS) should give a written delegation to all staff allowing them to sell alcohol.
27-Nov-2008 By Peter Coulson
Local authorities all have computers so why no electronic handling of forms and applications, asks Peter Coulson.
27-Nov-2008 By The PMA Team
All the latest gossip and rumour from the City.
27-Nov-2008 By Roger Protz
Camra's founding members reunited recently. Roger Protz was there for a fine pint of cask beer.
25-Nov-2008 By Ewan Turney
Licensing minister Gerry Sutcliffe has warned that action on alcohol price could be imminent at the final hearing of the Licensing Act inquiry....
24-Nov-2008 By Ewan Turney
Small businesses, such as pubs, which offer on-the-job training must be recognised with official accreditation, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
'Alcohol and cash seized in raids'
21-Nov-2008
Large quantities of alcohol and £100,000 cash have been seized by Customs officers in raids on a suspected multi-million-pound smuggling and...
21-Nov-2008 By Mark Stretton, M&C Report
Recently published accounts from Orchid Group reveals its property arm is in danger of breaching a banking covenant.
20-Nov-2008 By The PMA Team
All the latest gossip and rumour from the City.
20-Nov-2008 By Peter Coulson
Licensing law needs to address death differently and take a more compassionate stance, says Peter Coulson.
20-Nov-2008 By Peter Coulson
Minimum pricing by legislation could only work if all situations to which it applied were similar, says Peter Coulson.
20-Nov-2008 By John Harrington
BII Licensee of the Year Chris Lewis bemoans the return of cheap drinks deals at pubs and clubs, including all-inclusives
Adam Withrington: Read my lips. No more hack jobs!
20-Nov-2008
Here are two headlines:1. The Carnage continues: Another 1,000 students take part in a drink-fuelled bar crawl as police say they are powerless to...
20-Nov-2008 By Ewan Turney
The pub industry is not a piggy bank to be raided every time the Chancellor can't make his sums add up — that's the message from the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) prior to Monday's pre-budget report.
20-Nov-2008 By Tony Halstead
A trade leader has called on the Low Pay Commission to scale back its recommendations for next year's minimum wage award. Brigid Simmonds, chief...
19-Nov-2008 By Ros Shiel
Former Beautiful Beer PR Ros Shiel's optimistic take on life after redundancy — part III.
Tony Payne to retire
18-Nov-2008
Tony Payne, the chief executive of the Federation of Licensed Victuallers' Associations (FLVA), is to retire at the end of 2009.Payne, who was...
18-Nov-2008 By Tony Halstead
Federation of Licensed Victuallers Associations (FLVA) chief executive Tony Payne CBE is to retire at the end of 2009.
Christmas decorations: Avoid disasters
17-Nov-2008
Due to their temporary nature decorations can increase the risk of accidents. So it is worthwhile having a simple checklist to keep possible hazards...
Guard against the credit crunch with marketing
14-Nov-2008
How do you brace against the credit crunch when you've already focused attention on cost reduction and business efficiency but you still feel...
Chris Maclean: Terms of engagement
14-Nov-2008 By Chris Maclean
There are some evenings when this pub seems very surreal. This evening is one of them.Outside the heavens have opened and everything is awash. It...
14-Nov-2008 By John Harrington
Undergraduate membership offers benefits for those who haven't completed their NCPLH exam.
13-Nov-2008 By Peter Coulson
Peter Coulson hails the High Court decision to uphold Pubwatch bans and answers your questions.
