Drinks sales see one of the biggest drops so far in 2024
Drinks sales plummet, hitting one of the biggest year-on-year downturns so far this year, the latest data from CGA by NIQ has revealed.
Archives for September 13, 2024
Laine’s Gavin George stepping down as CEO
Chief executive officer of Laine Pub Company Gavin George is to step down from the role and will become non-executive director within the wider Punch Pubs & Co business.
Level of VAT paid by pubs branded 'extraordinarily demoralising'
The level of VAT paid by pubs has been labelled “extraordinarily demoralising” while others felt business rates reformation was a "more pressing issue".
Opinion
Government needs to wake up to pub plight
The news that 16 pubs closed each week between January and June will come as little surprise to many in the sector.
Review of the Week
'We pay suffocating levels of tax'
The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington met up with SIBA boss Andy Slee to get his take on the week's news, from budgetary requests through to brewery successes and failures.
LICENSING HUB - LEGAL WITH POPPLESTON ALLEN
Legal Q&A: potential smoking ban in beer gardens
With the new Labour Government considering the introduction of a smoking ban in such places as beer gardens, outdoor shelters, parks etc, it would seem a sensible time to deal with commonly asked questions about the current position with customers smoking.
Martyn’s Law has first reading in parliament
Martyn’s Law, which is more formally known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises Bill) has been introduced to parliament.
How wet-led pubs have evolved post-pandemic
Diversification within the pub sector post-Covid has hit wet-led pubs harder than food-led sites, The Morning Advertiser’s (MA) Top 100 Pubcos revealed.
Harvey's beats pre-Covid sales record
Harvey and Son, the Sussex family brewer and pub operator, increased turnover by 8.3% to £24.m in 2023, exceeding pre-covid records.