Archives for December 2, 2014

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CAMRA’s planning law campaign boost

By Mike Berry

Action by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) to close the planning loophole allowing pubs to be converted or demolished without planning permission is gathering momentum, with more than 10,000 people having signed the petition.

Low alcohol beers: Back for good?

By Pete Brown

Many have turned their noses up at the idea of low-alcohol beers in the past. Pete Brown takes a look at how such tipples may be back to stay this time.

Vianet revenue up 1.4% but pubs code a threat

By James Wallin, M&C Report

James Dickson, chairman of beer-flow monitoring company Vianet, has said recent developments in the pubs code and increasing M&A activity in the sector could affect the company’s growth.

Anglian Country Inns opens sixth site

By James Wallin, M&C Report

Anglian Country Inns, the pub and restaurant group led by James Nye, has opened its sixth site, The Cricketers at Weston, Hertfordshire.

Pubco CEO questions the need for change

By Robert Sayles

In the wake of the sensational government defeat culminating in ministers sanctioning MRO, Pubco CEO Roland Rodent remains in defiant mood. Robert Sayles met up with him at his flagship pub The Flying Pig to find out more.

My pub: The Cadeby Inn in Doncaster

By Glynn Davis

Gordon Jones had no plans to enter the licensed trade, and it was almost by accident that he bought a pub. But — bearing in mind that he already runs a £12m turnover business renting out portable accommodation — it should come as no surprise that he has...

TCG sees 10% hike in Christmas bookings

By James Wallin, M&C Report

TCG, the managed pub and bar operator, says advance Christmas bookings are up 10% on last year, with a rise of 20% for sites outside London.

Buoyant trade in London boosts ETM

By James Wallin, M&C Report

ETM Group, the London-based gastropub operator led by Tom and Ed Martin, has completed its disposals as it focuses on larger sites, including its microbrewery in Ealing and a second Botanist.