Archives for March 13, 2018

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Pubs face 'toughest year for over a decade'

By Georgina Townshend

The pub industry should treat recent figures released on Britain's managed pub sales with "very cautious optimism", says the managing director of procurement firm Regency Purchasing Group (RPG), and warns the sector faces "its toughest year in a decade".

Catering equipment: the need for speed

By Stuart Stone

In the past decade, many kitchens have evolved into the fulcrum around which pub businesses operate. So what are the most prized tools in a chef’s arsenal and what trends are shaping the equipment that’s used every day?

Low energy ratings to block pub lets

By Stuart Stone

Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) regulations are coming into force on the 1 April changing the rules on around whether a pub can be let to a tenant or not.

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Charles Wells reveals estate expansion and brewery details

By Nicholas Robinson

After selling its brewery and several key brands for £55m to Marston’s last year, Charles Wells is setting its sights on the future with pub acquisitions and the rollout of new beers from a modern brewery.