Punch Taverns may de-merge managed pub operation
As the market awaits details of Punch Taverns' strategic review, industry pundits suggest a de-merger of the indebted pubco looks like the route with...
Archives for March 21, 2011
'George Osborne rules out cuts and new tax rises in the Budget'
George Osborne, the chancellor, has promised not to announce any new tax increases or spending cuts in this week's Budget. Mr Osborne is hoping to...
Punch: Spirit de-merger being considered
Punch Taverns has confirmed that a de-merger of its managed arm is one of the options it is considering as part of its strategic review, the results...
'Measured approach' likely from Punch
A leading analyst has said that although there is a myriad of options available to Punch Taverns in regard to tomorrow's strategic review, the most...
M&B's revolving door management policy continues apace
"Is it me, or has everybody gone mad?" The sage words of Brian Potter, the fictional owner/operator of the Phoenix Club, sprang to mind as I digested...
Liverpool pub & club owner bankrupt
The former owner/operator of some of Liverpool's leading pubs and clubs has been declared bankrupt with personal debts of around £2.6m.
Coalition says 'no' to lowering drink-drive limit
The government has confirmed it will not be lowering the drink-drive limit, despite a recommendation from a top QC. A report fom Sir Peter North last...
Hamish Champ: Show 'em how it's done
My local butcher has come up with an ingenious revenue-generating scheme. For 85 quid he will spend an hour or two taking you through the fine art of...
Video: Great British Pub Food Winners hail teams
The winners of the Special Achievement Award at the Great British Pub Food Awards hailed the hard work of his team. Eighteen winners were announced...
Thwaites to ramp up pub investment
Daniel Thwaites, the Lancashire brewer, could double the number of investment schemes across its tenanted pub estate in the coming months. Richard...
More than 100 MPs support beer tax curb
There is rapidly growing support in Parliament for urgent calls to freeze the tax on beer in the Budget next week. Over 100 MPs from all parties...
Drinkers find wine offer disappointing
Pubs and bars are missing out on increasing wine sales because of a "disappointing" array of products, says Wine Intelligence.
Orchid Group opens 10th pub/Thai restaurant
Managed pub operator Orchid Group has opened its 10th site that combines a pub and a Thai restaurant. The Plough & Dragon in Hemel Hempstead,...