Archives for December 8, 2017

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How will new Premier League football rights deal affect pubs?

By Stuart Stone

After the Premier League issued its tender document for television rights yesterday (7 December), it has been revealed that more Saturday night and midweek football fixtures will be screened live between 2019 and 2022 with full sets of fixtures made...

Number of business rates appeals 'drops 95%'

By Georgina Townshend

Figures show the amount of companies that have asked the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) for their business rates to be checked has dropped by 95% from seven years ago, according to rent and rates specialists Altus Group.

How pubs can look after designated drivers over Christmas

By Georgina Townshend

The number of drink-driving casualties is on the decline, and the amount of soft-drink options are on the up. This combination provides opportunities for pubs and means the heroes of Christmas – the designated drivers – can be looked after during the...

Gary Lineker ‘reviews’ Kerridge’s Hand & Flowers

By Nicholas Robinson

Footballing legend, Walkers crisps ambassador and television presenter Gary Lineker was spotted eating at Tom Kerridge’s two Michelin-starred Hand & Flowers, where he described the food as “sensational”.