Research suggests light at the end of the tunnel for pubs
I’ve studied two new and interesting pieces of research this week that purport to add to the debate about the future of Britain’s pubs and publicans, says PMA editor Rob Willock.
Archives for June 5, 2013
Statutory code: pubcos under fire at Fair Deal for Your Local Westminster rally
Tenanted pubcos were given a stark warning by MPs and campaigners during the Fair Deal for Your Local rally in the House of Commons last night.
Business rates appeal woe continues for pubs
Pubs in England and Wales continue to be caught up in the business rates appeals backlog with more than 5,000 licensees waiting for their 2010 appeal cases to be heard, the PMA has learned.
PPL pub and club income rises
PPL, the music licensing body, saw its income from public performances licences at pubs, clubs and other venues rise again in 2012 after a “significant increase” in licence holders.
Budget duty cut MPs Osborne and Javid brewed commemorative beers
Chancellor George Osbourne and a treasury minister influential in getting the duty escalator abolished have both been rewarded with their very own beers.
Marston's launches first keg lager in 30 years
Marston’s is launching its first keg lager in over 30 years.
BII moves to allay fears over pubco codes of practice
The chairman of the BII (British Institute of Innkeeping), Bernard Brindley, has reassured licensees that they are protected under the terms of the industry framework code (IFC) — despite a key phrase being left out of some pubcos’ codes of practice.
Statutory code: BBPA chair Jonathan Neame warns over threat to industry confidence
The threat of statutory regulation is undermining the future of the pub trade, BBPA chair Jonathan Neame has warned.
'No justification' for zero-hours contracts, claims Perceptions Group chair Knowles
An industry stalwart has blasted the use of zero-hours employment contracts in the sector, claiming they could deter people from pursuing a career in the pub world.
Punch tenant facing eviction stages sit-in protest
A Punch Taverns tenant who is expecting to be evicted is staging a sit-in protest.