Chris Maclean: Warring with utility companies
This week I have been at war with the utility companies. Their methods are a matter of historical record but this is compounded by the complex...
Archives for January 26, 2007
Legal advice: When it doesn't pay to advertise
In a competitive world where pubs and clubs are vying for business, regular promotions such as pub quiz nights, themed dining evenings or early-bird...
Gaming consultation launched
Pubs will no longer need permission from their local authority to operate poker or other gaming under proposals published yesterday by the Department...
Satellite football licensee guilty of copyright breach
Portsmouth licensee faces £8,000 fine
Marston's completes Sovereign Inns takeover
Marston's has confirmed the completion of another pub takeover, adding the 33-strong Sovereign Inns business for £19.4m.At its annual meeting, the...
Government may tighten rules if pubcos abuse REIT status
HM Customs & Revenue has warned pub operators against becoming a real estate investment trust (REIT) in order to avoid paying tax.With several...
Pinstripe: Smoking. Yes it's bad for you, but I love it
Smoking stuff in a bit.First...farewell then Eldridge Pope. News of the £155m deal, which broke yesterday, reached me as I was attempting to drive...
Potato Challenge champs are crowned
The head chef of The Bird in Hand Inn in Hailey, Oxfordshire has seen off stiff competition to take the pub/restaurant champion crown in the national...