Playing politics with pubs
Did you follow the House of Commons debate that immediately preceded the successful amendment vote for a Market Rent Only (free of tie) option for pub tenants?
Archives for November 26, 2014
Mulholland tells brewing pubcos to 'work with me' on MRO clause
Save the Pub Group chair Greg Mulholland MP has issued an ultimatum to the three large brewing pubcos to work with him or risk losing the right in the new pubs code to insist tenants sell their brands in their pubs.
Roundtable
There's A Beer For That: Roundtable debate
The PMA hosted a roundtable earlier this month on the new There's A Beer for That campaign. Bringing together brewers, retailers, pubcos and other industry figures at Pure Bar & Kitchen in Birmingham, the attendees discussed the new campaign and what it...
One in four plan to spend less on eating and drinking out this Christmas
One in four people intend to spend less on eating and drinking out this Christmas, according to a new poll.
M&B faces fine after Christmas Day food poisoning prosecution
Managed pub operator Mitchells and Butlers (M&B) has insisted food safety is the company’s “highest priority” following its conviction of a food hygiene offence which led to the death of a customer.
Punch offers advice to tenants ahead of new allergen laws
Punch Taverns has reminded licensees that it is offering help with implementation of the new allergen laws.
A fair deal for local pubs: Change is happening, so now all sustainable companies must embrace it
Tuesday 18th November will go down in history as one of the most significant days in the history of the British pub.
The best way to tie the licensed trade knot
As in any sound marriage, the relationship between host and BDM has to be built on trust. Graham Allman, MD at GA Select, provides the matrimonial guidance
Head-to-Head: Brigid Simmonds and Greg Mulholland on MRO option
British Beer & Pub Association chief executive Brigid Simmonds and Greg Mulholland MP, who tabled the market rent only amendment, share their views on the implications of the new clause