Marston’s 'unanimously' rejects Platinum share offer
Pubco Marston’s has refused a proposed takeover offer from America-based firm Platinum Equity Advisors.
Archives for February 1, 2021
Licensing Hub – Legal with Poppleston Allen
Legal Q&A: post-lockdown licensing and opportunities for pubs
James Anderson from specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen discusses what role pubs could play on post-lockdown high streets and where opportunities exist for operators once restrictions are lifted.
Parliamentary pub sales top £280,000 in 2020 with £20k spent since lockdown one
Wet sales across the Parliamentary Estate’s pub and bars since the UK's first national lockdown totalled more than £20,000 – with many drink prices found beneath both on-trade averages and those of nearby sites.
Treasury urged to extend support as sector stares 'into the abyss'
Pubs have been left “battling for survival”, UKHospitality’s Kate Nicholls has said after imploring the Treasury to extend critical support for hospitality businesses.