New NI trade deal ‘encouraging’
The new Windsor Framework has been welcomed by a number of trade bodies, alongside hopes it will deliver clarity for businesses in Northern Ireland.
Archives for February 28, 2023
Double renovation by Punch Pubs worth almost £700k
Punch Pubs & Co has forked out almost £700,000 on renovating two of its pubs, which have now reopened.
Village pub stalwart to retire after 50 years in sector
After running the Peel Arms pub in Shropshire for 16 years, licensee Margaret Weaver will retire tomorrow (Wednesday 1 March).
Red Oak Taverns hits 210 pubs
Multi-site operator Red Oak Taverns has secured its third acquisition of 2023 with the Six Bells in Madeley, near Telford in Shropshire.
Stonegate removes upwards-only rent review to 70 lessees
Stonegate has become the first of the pub companies operating within the pubs code to admit non-compliance over rent reviews when combined with a retail price index (RPI) linked rent assessment.
Thirstiest rugby fans are in Scotland
Pubs in Scotland proved to be the thirstiest during the Six Nations third matchday as the average site sold an extra 199 pints, according to insights expert Oxford Partnership.
Opinion
Work-life harmony is key to attracting and retaining great staff
The new year got off to a grim start with my four-legged shadow closing his eyes one final time.
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VIDEO FEATURE: How Robinsons is making beer sparkle
Beer is better in the north than the south.