Pubcos to defend anti-competitive claims
Pubcos could be forced to clearly show that their tied lease agreements are not anti-competitive.
Archives for July 30, 2009
Staff seek cash to buy much-loved music pub
Former staff and regulars at one of Newcastle's oldest and most-loved music pubs are bidding to buy the freehold in an attempt to rescue it from...
Is lager really losing its fizz?
Drinkers are rejecting blandness in favour of flavour — and big brewers are suffering, says Roger Protz.
Never enough time for reform
Peter Coulson examines whether the mistakes of England's licensing changeover are being repeated in Scotland.
Champions on the menu at the Golden Heart
Customers at the Golden Heart pub at Nettleton Bottom, near Cheltenham, Gloucester are guaranteed a winning meal. Owners David Morgan and Catherine...
City Diary — 30 July
All the latest gossip and rumour from the City.
Electronic licence application pub plans
The Government will consult on plans to let hosts submit licence applications electronically this autumn, Licensing Minister Gerry Sutcliffe has...
S&NPE helps tenants with events programme
Scottish & Newcastle Pub Enterprises (S&NPE) has launched an events programme to help its tenants boost business.
'Woman gets £18K compensation after pub fall'
A hospital cleaner has won £18,000 compensation after she broke a leg when her stiletto heel got snagged in a pub courtyard. Selena Gilder, 40, was...
Steady does it wins the race
Brewers and pub companies that adopted a cautious approach during the boom years are in prime position to acquire top-class assets in the current climate, says The PMA Team.
Help for both ends of the market
Marston's tenanted division is trialing two new radical agreements. Division boss Alistair Darby explains the thinking. Success four flights...
20-year-old gets nationwide Wetherspoon ban
A judge has imposed a nationwide ban on a 20-year-old Waltham Abbey, Essex, going into any Wetherspoons pub following an incident in Harlow last...
Kelly's a hero in Oldham
t was right to describe licensee Patrick Kelly as a hero in his recent battle with Oldham Council over their 'blanket' review of licences, says Peter Coulson.
Trade needs to build from a new base
We need some real friends among the Conservatives who understand the issues and are prepared to bring about change, says Peter Linacre.
Draught Tiger set for rollout
Tiger beer is to be rolled out in a draught format across the UK, following successful trials earlier this year. Draught Tiger contains the same...