Opinion: upbeat vibe at landmark mediation meet
The landmark mediation talks have been likened to solving the pub trade's equivalent of Northern Ireland or the Middle East. Ewan Turney was there.
Archives for June 17, 2009
Globe defaults on covenants for second quarter
Globe Pub Company bond holders have been told that the company has had to grant rent concessions to another 11 hosts as it stays in default on key...
Broads Brewing buys site
Norfolk Broads Brewing company, which trades as Humpty Dumpty, has bought the freehold of its brewery site. The firm bought outright the brewery...
Marston's to raise £176m to fund new pubs
Brewer and pub operator Marston's hopes to raise £176m through the issue of 299m new shares to fund the opening of around 30 new build pubs. The company will use approximately £140m of the money to acquire and develop new build pubs.
Hi Spirits adds to its fold
Hi Spirits has created a new premium arm for its high-end brands, which from 1 July will include bourbon brand Buffalo Trace. The new business,...
Thousands yet to apply for new licences in Scotland
Thousands of Scottish publicans have yet to apply for new personal licences, according to the Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA). The trade...
Hastings reviews pub licences en masse
Another council is reviewing licences of pubs in an area en masse to force new restrictions on trading. Hastings Council has been accused of actively...
Enterprise: we have complied with most of BEC
Enterprise Inns believes it has already complied with most of the recommendations contained within the hostile Business & Enterprise Committee...
Marston's raises £176m via rights issue
Midlands brewer Marston's is to raise around £176m before costs via a rights issue, primarily to fund the acquisition and building of new pubs.The...
Who's backing Proud of Pubs Week?
Find out more about how you can get involved in Proud of Pubs Week.If you'd like to join this illustrious group, email your picture and some text to:...
Punch sells nine pubs to Charles Wells
The latest sell-off by Punch sees Charles Wells add 26 pubs to its estate in the past six weeks.
Update: mediation meeting 'constructive'
Today's crunch talks on the future of the pub industry are expected to be the first of many mediation meetings.
Vendors incentivise pub sales
Vendor loans to buyers and part exchange for residential homes now account for up to 25% of pub sales, according to agents, as sellers become more...
Celebrate UK food in promo fortnight
Licensees are being encouraged to boost business by getting involved in British Food Fortnight. The annual celebration of British produce takes...
Getting into gear for Proud of Pubs Week 2009
Whether it's with your own Proud of Pubs party, by engaging with a local MP or simply by selling Morrissey Fox Proud of Pubs Best Bitter, more and...
Crunch trade talks "encouraging
Crunch industry talks between trade bodies, pubcos and campaign groups today in London have been described as "positive" and "encouraging". The...
'Pub landlord invents babygrow that glows if child has fever'
A pub landlord has signed a £12.5 million contract after inventing a baby grow that changes colour to indicate a child's temperature. Chris Ebejer,...
Punch 'trespass' host wins reprieve
A Punch host about to be kicked out of his pub for "trespassing" as his name was incorrect on the lease has won a reprieve. Roger Whiteside, MD of...