Community pubs are 'stronger than ever', according to new research
While the statistics for UK pub closures make for rather dismal reading, there’s a sub-category that continues to thrive.
Archives for January 23, 2019
Opinion
Making tax digital – how will pubs be affected?
Barry Dovey, managing director of BDCMA Accountants, explains what publicans need to know about HMRC's Making Tax Digital policy.
Cornish pub awarded £50,000 from Government’s Coastal Revival Fund
A project by The Peninsula Trust to revive the Old Ship Inn in Cawsand, Cornwall, following a fire has been awarded £50,000 from the Government’s Coastal Revival Fund.
Fake alcohol surge: how can operators stay clear?
Following a sharp increase in the number of fake alcohol brands plaguing the UK, The Morning Advertiser takes a look at how publicans can keep well clear.
Farmhouse Inns offer free cake for 'designated pushchair drivers' after radio plea
‘Designated pushchair drivers’ pulled away from meals to soothe young children will receive consolation in the form of free cake when they visit any Greene King Farmhouse Inns site, following a call from radio presenters.
Stonegate acquires Fever Bars and more sites from Novus Leisure
Stonegate Pub Company has announced the acquisition of Bar Fever Ltd (Fever Bars) and six sites from Novus Leisure – both for undisclosed sums.
Why in 2019 we’ll see fewer people eating out, but more spend
Punters will eat out on fewer occasions over the next two years, but will spend more money due to menu price increases and by having more dishes delivered.
Young’s acquires Redcomb Pubs for £34m
The operator behind 15 sites across London, the Home Counties and the south-west, Redcomb Pubs, has been sold to Young’s for £34m.
Marston's curtails expansion to reduce debt
Marston’s has scaled back plans to expand in a bid to slash its debt over the next few years, outlined in its latest trading report.
Wetherspoon to open up to 10 new pubs
Tim Martin plans to open up to 10 new Wetherspoon sites this financial year, after opening two earlier and selling six.