One in four Star pubs secure business rates cut
Star Pubs & Bars, the Heineken-owned leased pub operator, says more than one in four of its lessees has undergone successful appeals of their business rates.
Archives for August 7, 2013
Heartstone losses widen before merger
Heartstone Inns, the Enterprise Investment Scheme-backed freehold pub operator, has reported a widening of losses across its two former trading divisions in 2012 despite a rise in sales, and reiterated its desire to expand under the newly-combined operation.
York begins consultation on late-night levy
York City Council has launched a consultation on whether to introduce a late-night levy in the city centre.
Enterprise reports 'improving trends' but income still down
Enterprise Inns, the tenanted and leased pub company, has reported improving trends in its second half-year, with like-for-like net income for the total estate down by 2.7% in the 18 weeks to 3 August 2013 against a decline of 4.2% in H1.
SIBA backs Welsh brewers' social responsibility plea
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has come out in support of a Welsh brewers’ call to the industry to take its social responsibility more seriously.