UTILITY UPDATE WITH NATIONWIDE ENERGY
Energy prices rising for festive period
A combination of factors has driven a significant spike in energy prices over the past few days.
Archives for November 15, 2024
LICENSING HUB: LEGAL WITH POPPLESTON ALLEN
Festive licensing advice
With the Christmas festivities nearly upon us (or so the shops would have you believe) it is time to reflect on what you need to consider in terms of your trading hours over the festive period.
Churchill Arms: Christmas arrives at 'magical event'
Christmas has officially begun at one of Fuller’s “most recognisable” London pubs, famed for its festive décor.
Pub to rival John Lewis with Christmas spoof
A Norfolk-based pub operator is hoping to go head to head with John Lewis on the Christmas advert front with the launch of its own video card for customers.
OPINION
OPINION: Pub valuations as a going concern
When you're valuing a pub or other type of leisure and hospitality business, if it’s open and trading as a going concern (and, mostly, when it’s not), you value it as a fully equipped and operational entity, having regard to trading potential.
'We need a little more positivity'
The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with Freespirit Pubs boss Mark Higgs for his take on the week's news.
World’s Best Steak crowned
Australia has taken the title of the producer of best steak in the world.
City nightclub facing closure due to lease expiration
Motion, a popular night-time live music venue located in Avon Street in Bristol, has announced it may be closing its doors come July 2025.
LICENSING HUB - LEGAL WITH POPPLESTON ALLEN
Is it time to evaluate licensing review proceedings?
I get a lot of enquiries from people in the industry facing a review of their premises licence. For any operator, big or small, a review is bad news. The consequences can be severe, the outcome is unpredictable and the anxiety all too real.
NEW PRODUCTS ROUND-UP
Chouffe unveils new beer on draught
This month's round-up includes new products from Chouffe Brewery, Greene King, Rampur and more.
Brewery targets fast reopening after lorry crash
Black Country brewery has said it hopes to get a Shropshire pub reopened “as soon as is practical” after a lorry crashed into the building causing “major structural damage” earlier this week.
JDW switches from Spanish to Italian lager
JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has announced it will be changing its core draught beer range.