PUB FIRES
PMA research shows chimneys, arson, cigarettes most common cause of fire
Fires can be devastating for pubs, not just the impact it has on business but damage to the homes and livelihoods of licensees.
Archives for October 8, 2015
Menu prices
High street pub food menu prices decline following increased competition
The strain of increased competition in the eating out sector has forced many high street pubs to slash the prices of their dishes, while the amount of side dishes sold increased significantly, according to the latest Horizons’ Menu Trends report.
Pub fires
Demolition warning for pubs neglecting fire safety responsibilities
Licensees have been warned not to neglect their fire safety responsibilities, or risk heavy fines and potential demolition of their pub.
JJ Food Service eyes new sites after profits up
JJ Food Service has posted record profits of £12m for the year ending March 31 2015 – up 55% year-on-year – the majority of which would be pumped back into the company’s existing and new sites.
Stonegate places London pubs on market
Stonegate Pub Company has confirmed it has placed a package of four central London freehold pub from its recently acquired TCG estate on the market - as part of a sale and leaseback process.
The National Living Wage will lead to more pub closures
When George Osborne announced the introduction of the National Living Wage in July he surprised everybody. It came out of the blue and was a shameless political coup from a recently-elected government aimed at scoring points over other political parties.
Legal Advice
How to deal with drunken punters
A previous article discussed the issue of drunkenness, following a couple of high-profile cases which brought this issue to the forefront.
Training
Fuller’s to match Living Wage as part of training pledge
Fuller’s has announced it will offer a payrise for any team member on one of its development programmes, which will equal the first stage of the National Living Wage.
Events
Spirits Summit: insight and analysis from the leading trade event
This week saw the Publican's Morning Advertiser's annual Spirits Summit, which took place in Soho during London Cocktail Week. Find out all the insight from the event below.
City news
Carlsberg UK CEO steps down
Carlsberg UK chief executive James Lousada has left the company with immediate effect.
LNLs
Camden council U-turns on late night levy
The London borough of Camden has confirmed it will consult on introducing a late night levy.