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Concerns raised over City of London 'traffic light' system for problem premises

23-Apr-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Industry leaders have raised concern about a ‘traffic light system’ which is set to be introduced for to tackle ‘problem’ licensed premises in the City of London

Top tips for better gaming machines returns

22-Apr-2013 By Simon Barff

Modern pub retailing is all about food and drink isn’t it? Well, no. The majority of pubs have a huge, and in many cases, untapped, opportunity to drive profits up – by up to 30% – through a greater focus on AWP machines, and machine players.

7 steps to buying your first pub

22-Apr-2013

Purchasing your first pub can be hugely nerve-racking, with a multitude of things to consider before you get your name above the door. Property agent Fleurets offers its top tips.

Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem secures spot on the VisitEngland 'bucket list'

22-Apr-2013 By Jordan Chamberlain

England’s oldest pub has made it on to VisitEngland’s ‘Bucket List’, in commemoration of St. George’s Day.

Top 10 tips for holding a pub raffle

18-Apr-2013 By Poppleston Allen

A raffle can be like your favourite pie — it looks simple on the outside, but if you get the ingredients wrong it can leave a nasty taste in your mouth.

Portman Group reissues retailer bulletin over Laverstoke

18-Apr-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The Portman Group has reissued a Retailer Alert Bulletin for Laverstoke Park Farm Ale and Lager which asks retailers not to place orders for these products in their current packaging after 17 May 2013.

Drinkaware urged to make 'substantial changes' to its operations

18-Apr-2013 By Helen Gilbert

Drinkaware is being urged to make ‘substantial changes’ to the way it operates after an independent review raised concerns around funding, its governance model and the way it carries out its core activities.

Latest PICA-Service cases get postponed and settled

17-Apr-2013 By Michelle Perrett

PICA-Service was due to deal with two separate complaints at hearings scheduled for the 8 and 9 April but one was settled before the hearing and the second postponed.

Preparing for summer: Selecting your pubs' drinks offer

15-Apr-2013 By Sonya Hook

It’s hard to imagine sunshine after the gloom and cold of the past few months, but warmer weather is on its way. And while we don’t have the Olympics and international football tournaments to look forward to this summer, there’s still plenty that publicans...

How to... Handle noise complaints

11-Apr-2013 By Poppleston Allen

You have owned and traded your premises for a number of years. On weekend nights in particular you rely on promoted DJ events to entice people into your premises. During the years when this has been going on you have never had a single complaint from...

Hospitality Guild launches new web portal

11-Apr-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The Hospitality Guild has launched a new web portal providing information for both individuals seeking a job or already working in hospitality, as well as for employers and training providers.

BT Sport named as sponsor of the Great British Pub Awards 2013

11-Apr-2013 By Jo Bruce

BT Sport is to be the title sponsor of the Great British Pub Awards 2013

How to... Deal with accidents

10-Apr-2013 By Pat Perry

Today's hunger for news means that businesses have an incredibly small window to control incidents before they become headlines, presenting the potential for further damage beyond the incident itself. Businesses need to be better prepared, advises...

Six finalists unveiled for BII 2013 Licensee of the Year Award

09-Apr-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The BII has unveiled the six finalists for its 2013 Licensee of the Year award.

CaskFinder app upgrade aims to further boost cask ale category

09-Apr-2013 By Jordan Chamberlain

The popular CaskFinder app is being upgraded following consumer feedback, in the hope that it will reach 100,000 users a month by the end of the year.

How to... Manage health & safety

08-Apr-2013 By Pat Perry

As an employer you are responsible for the health, safety and welfare of all your employees regardless of whether they are full or part-time, casual or permanent staff.

West Ham Football club move could have a drastic effect on pubs in the area

05-Apr-2013 By Jordan Chamberlain

West Ham Football Club’s move from Upton Park could have a drastic effect on many of its traditional match-day pubs.

Sky Sports extends deal with Professional Darts Corporation

02-Apr-2013 By Gurjit Degun

Sky Sports has signed a new five-year broadcast deal with the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC), extending the partnership to 25 years.

Cider Trends

28-Mar-2013 By Jessica Mason

Cider brands are mirroring consumers’ enthusiasm for all things vintage by shouting about provenance and authenticity and creating their own unique style. Jessica Mason looks at the latest cider trends.

Top tips on outdoor furniture and equipment

28-Mar-2013 By Sheila McWattie

Pubs must give their outdoor areas some attention if they are to pack in the punters over the coming months. Sheila McWattie looks at which companies are offering the very latest furniture and provides equipment tips for operators.

RTDs - The Fight for Fridge Space

28-Mar-2013 By Jessica Mason

You may remember them as alcopops. But, times have changed and alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages are innovating as they fight for space in your fridge.

PICA-Service seeks out more panellists for hearings

28-Mar-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The Pubs Independent Conciliation and Arbitration Service — or PICA-Service — is to recruit more panel members to sit at hearings.

Cardiff pub welcomes British and Irish rugby legends for filming of Sky Sports Rugby Club show

26-Mar-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The O’Neill’s pub in central Cardiff welcomed a group of British and Irish rugby legends for a special filming of Sky Sports Rugby Club show.

Top energy saving tips for pubs

18-Mar-2013

Many pubs and hospitality business could cut their energy bills by as much as 20% just by implementing simple energy efficiency measures, according to the Carbon Trust. These measures include control of air conditioning, installing low-energy lighting...

BII annual lunch guests to get iPads

15-Mar-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Guests attending the BII Luncheon will be served up with iPads which will allow them access to a wide range of information during the annual event.

Pub loses more than £1k after customer leaves without paying

14-Mar-2013 By Gurjit Degun

A licensee has been fleeced of more than £1,000 after a man stayed five nights at her venue and left without paying the bill.

Councils in towns and cities find Community Right to Bid too risky

14-Mar-2013 By Gurjit Degun

Local authorities in town and city centres are finding it too risky to make use of a law that gives a community six months to bid for a pub.

BT Sport signs up Lawrence Dallaglio for live rugby coverage

13-Mar-2013 By Adam Pescod

Former England rugby captain Lawrence Dallaglio has signed up with BT Sport to become its leading rugby union expert.

Pubwatch schemes provide vital guidance

13-Mar-2013 By Michael Kheng

I am pleased to announce that I have recently been asked by National Pubwatch to be its regional representative for the East Midlands, a position that I have proudly accepted.

PMA asks readers to name and shame cheap drink offers

12-Mar-2013 By Mike Berry

The Publican's Morning Advertiser is calling on readers to report cheap irresponsible drink promotions in the off-trade after it found Frosty Jacks cider being sold for less than 17p a unit.

BII urged to return to basic principles of standards and education

06-Mar-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The two leading trade associations representing licensees have called on the BII (British Institute of Innkeeping) to go back to its founding principles of standards and education.

PICA-Service chair Rodger Vickers hits back over accusations of bias

01-Mar-2013

Rodger Vickers, chairman of the panel of the Pubs Independent Conciliation and Arbitration Service (PICA-Service) has written an open letter to the trade in response to doubts raised in some quarters about his independence.

Top 10 tips for Mother's Day

28-Feb-2013

. Make sure classic roast beef and lamb dishes are on the menu, plus lighter choices like chicken and salmon. 2. Make sure wine can be bought by...

BII: We have become 'complacent' and 'elitist' claims new chief executive

27-Feb-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The BII has become “complacent” and “elitist”, its new chief executive Tim Hulme has admitted.

BT to acquire FA Cup and Europa League sports rights

25-Feb-2013 By Michelle Perrett

BT is to acquire ESPN’s UK and Ireland TV channels business.

Sky Sports launches Premier League tickets competition for pubs

25-Feb-2013

Licensees with Sky Sports have been urged to ask customers to enter a competition which will give them a chance of winning two tickets to a Barclays Premier League match of their choice.

New PICA-Service cases resolved before hearings

21-Feb-2013 By Michelle Perrett

A cross section of pub companies and brewers, with a range of estate sizes, were due to have their cases heard by PICA-Service.

BII announces semi-finalists for Licensee of the Year Award

19-Feb-2013 By Adam Pescod

Twelve licensees from across the UK have progressed to the semi-finals of the BII (British Institute of Innkeeping) Licensee of the Year Award.

How pubs can make the most of Mothers' Day

19-Feb-2013 By Phil Mellows

Mothers’ Day, on 10 March, is a prime opportunity for pubs to make the most of their food offer, by providing good value and a relaxed ambience. Phil Mellows reports

BII defends itself against accusations over pubs advisory service

19-Feb-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The BII has hit out at accusations it was responsible for the delay in the setting up a pubs advisory service accusing the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) of blocking the move.

The day I became a pubco CEO

18-Feb-2013 By Robert Sayles

An official looking letter arrived through the post last week. It was an invitation to Number 10.

Pubs minister to speak at BII annual lunch in May

15-Feb-2013 By Gurjit Degun

Pubs minister Brandon Lewis is set to speak at the BII (British Institute of Innkeeping) annual lunch in May.

Hospitality Guild reveals campaign to raise awareness of apprenticeships

05-Feb-2013 By Gurjit Degun

The Hospitality Guild has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of apprenticeships.

Former BII Licensee of the Year buys pub in David Cameron's childhood village

01-Feb-2013 By Adam Pescod

Former BII (British Institute of Innkeeping) Licensee of the Year Phil Davison is hopeful of a visit from David Cameron after buying the only pub in the Prime Minister’s childhood village.

Give guests a reason to visit your pub

31-Jan-2013 By Anthony Pender

2013 is already well underway and it is safe to assume it is going to be another challenging year. One thing that is clear this year is that certain businesses are weathering the storm better than others.

Admiral Taverns pubs to receive 30% discount on Sky TV with Molson Coors deal

31-Jan-2013 By Gurjit Degun

Pub operator Admiral Taverns and brewer Molson Coors have teamed up to offer its tenants a 30% discount for Sky TV.

Roger Whiteside: foundations for the future

29-Jan-2013

As I prepare to leave the stormy seas of the pub sector to return to the more familiar but no less perilous waters of high-street retailing, I have been asked to pen a few words reflecting on our achievements at Punch Taverns during my time, and the challenges...

Retailers and drink producers set to launch campaign against minimum pricing

28-Jan-2013

Major retailers and drinks producers are reportedly set to launch a new campaign in opposition to the Government’s plans for minimum pricing.

Pubs 'don't get credit they deserve' claims new Drinkaware CEO

25-Jan-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Pubs “do not get the credit” they deserve, Elaine Hindal the new CEO of Drinkaware has claimed.

PRS boss vows to simplify music royalty tariffs for pubs

24-Jan-2013 By Gurjit Degun

Playing music in your pub can be a big revenue driver, but licensees need to be on the ball when it comes to the licence they require. Gurjit Degun speaks to Robert Ashcroft, chief executive of the music royalties collection agency PRS for Music, about...