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PMA launches Pub Mentors

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:01:00 GMT

A groundbreaking scheme — Pub Mentors — has been launched by the Publican’s Morning Advertiser (PMA) and Coca-Cola Enterprise’s Open More Business to help four pubs build their businesses.

Support grows for pub VAT cut

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:03:00 GMT

More than 1,700 people have signed a petition to the Government, submitted by the Publican’s Morning Advertiser (PMA), calling for VAT to be reduced to 5% for the hospitality sector.

Cut VAT to 5%: sign the official petition

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 06:57:00 GMT

The PMA's official petition calling for a reduction in VAT to 5% for the hospitality industry has gained huge momentum.

Pierre White backs VAT campaign

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Marco Pierre White has voiced his support for the Publican’s Morning Advertiser’s (PMA’s) campaign to cut VAT to 5% across the hospitality industry

British Pub Week’s Thrive on 5 link-up

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 07:43:00 GMT

British Pub Week, which celebrates the very best of British hospitality, is back for another year — and will link up with the campaign to cut VAT.

Song released to help save great British pub

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:42:00 GMT

Stocktaking company Venners’ very own David Fitzgerald, aka Will Francis, has released a new single in support of the great British pub.

FSB backs VAT cut for pubs

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 07:31:00 GMT

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has thrown its support behind the Publican’s Morning Advertiser’s ‘Thrive on Five’ campaign.

Johnson calls for VAT-cut campaign

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:08:00 GMT

Luke Johnson, the serial restaurant investor, has called on the whole hospitality industry to come together to campaign for a VAT cut.

Borel: VAT cut for pubs by 2014

Thu, 19 May 2011 07:57:00 GMT

The UK hospitality industry could have a targeted VAT cut by April 2014, according to the influential French lobbyist Jacques Borel.

Pubs' false claims about 'local' food: survey

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 08:57:00 GMT

Pubs and restaurants across England and Wales are using false ‘local’ claims on some of their products, according to a new survey.

BII veteran Alec Roud dies

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:00:00 GMT

Tributes have been paid to Alec Roud, BII founding member and chairman of the BII Wessex region, who died on Thursday (24 February).

Drinks firms shouldn't fear on-line marketing rules

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:39:00 GMT

New rules on responsible alcohol marketing online should be familiar to the drinks industry, which has "led the way" in self-regulation online.

Pubcos' imaginative plans for royal wedding

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 04:22:00 GMT

A themed ‘swap shop’ and free meal for couples named Will and Kate - these are some of the plans to drum up trade during the royal wedding.

New guidance for pub ID checks

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:50:00 GMT

The Home Office has released guidance to help pubs and doorstaff spot and deal with ID that's used fraudulently to buy alcohol.

Kate's favourite licensee going to wedding

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:49:00 GMT

The licensee of Kate Middleton’s favourite pub will be going to the royal wedding.

Street ambassadors for Nottingham's nightlife

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:20:00 GMT

Street ambassadors are to appear in central Nottingham as part of ongoing plans to energise the night-time economy.

10 days left to win a music makeover

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 09:04:00 GMT

Licensees have 10 days left to enter a competition to win a £5,000 music makeover for their pub.

Join our VAT-cut campaign

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:30:00 GMT

The Government has only to look at France to see why a tax reduction on food would help create jobs and lower prices for consumers, says Paul Charity.

Banks' promise on lending should be welcomed

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 03:25:00 GMT

The promise by major banks to increase lending to small businesses should be welcomed by pub operators, says Christie Finance.

Live music competition: get your MP involved

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 11:09:00 GMT

Licensees of live music pubs are urged to get their MP to nominate them for a new award.

MA campaign to cut VAT to 5%

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 09:01:00 GMT

The Morning Advertiser is launching a campaign to reduce VAT to 5% for the hospitality sector.

Customers like Greene King tenanted pubs

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:06:00 GMT

Greene King tenanted and leased pubs came up trumps in a three-month customer survey organised by the company, scoring an average of 82%.

Westminster eyes pub Olympics boost

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:18:00 GMT

Westminster City Council is examining plans to let pubs open later during the 2012 Olympics, the authority has confirmed.

Shibden Mill is Les Routiers' Inn of the Year

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 11:51:00 GMT

A West Yorkshire pub that is set to turnover £1m this year has been named Inn of the Year in the Les Routiers Awards.

ACPO backs later pubs during royal wedding

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 02:13:00 GMT

A group representing top policemen supports the plan to let pubs open later during the royal wedding weekend.

Pub live music fears over royal wedding

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 09:47:00 GMT

Many pubs could find themselves unable to host live music and other entertainment during their extended hours over the royal wedding weekend.

Punch: pub investments are on track

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 09:53:00 GMT

Punch Taverns has stressed that it’s pub investment programme is “on track” despite delays in its Investment for Growth (I4G) scheme.

US military technology to halt gaming machine fraud

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 12:31:00 GMT

IOA Group is employing technology used by the US military to combat a multi-million pound machine fraud that has hit pubs.

Royal wedding: consultation on later pub hours

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 11:06:00 GMT

The Government has launched a two-week public consultation on plans to let pubs open later on the royal wedding weekend.

FLVA looking for MP to help its lobbying

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 01:50:00 GMT

The FLVA is looking for a new Parliamentary adviser after Eric Illsley MP admitted claiming more than £14,000 in fraudulent expenses.

Grant Thornton hands keys back on 27 Pubs 'n' Bars leases

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 04:52:00 GMT

Administrator Grant Thornton has reported that a total of 27 leasehold pubs formerly run by Pubs ‘n’ Bars have been surrendered.

Revamp for controversial Enterprise pub

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 04:20:00 GMT

A pub at the centre of a spat between MP Greg Mulholland and Enterprise Inns is to get a refurbishment.

FSB: reduce VAT once the deficit is cut

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:25:00 GMT

The Federation of Small Businesses has called for VAT to return to 17.5% once the deficit is "significantly reduced".

Pubs badly hit by December snow

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:43:00 GMT

Pub operators have reported the poor weather badly affected the run-up to Christmas although the week between Christmas and New Year saw strong trading.

Government commits to two-third pints changes

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 11:23:00 GMT

Government confirms plans to let pubs sell beer in two-third pints measures, plus wine in measures under 75ml and fortified wine in under 50ml and 70ml.

Fuller's recalls some bottled ales

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 08:57:00 GMT

London brewer Fuller's is recalling a small number of bottled ales over fears that fragments of glass could appear inside.

Charity ale honours Titanic Brewery founder

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 09:10:00 GMT

Staffordshire brewer Titanic has brewed a charity ale in honour of its founder who died this month.

BBPA: delay VAT rise due to snow impact

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 08:52:00 GMT

The British Beer & Pub Association has called for a delay to the increase in VAT to compensate for the effects of the extreme weather in December.

Wholesale price of Guinness to rise 5%

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 05:43:00 GMT

The wholesale price of draught Guinness is to rise by 5%, excluding duty and VAT, on 1 February.

Molson Coors training scheme 'benefits pubs'

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 07:01:00 GMT

Pubs that took part in a Molson Coors beer quality programme saw beer sales rise 7%, according to the brewer.

ALMR's top operations managers revealed

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 05:48:00 GMT

Winners of the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers Operations Managers Awards were announced at the ALMR's Christmas Luncheon today.

Molson Coors reveals £1m microbrewery

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 09:45:00 GMT

Molson Coors has opened its £1m cask ale microbrewery, the William Worthington’s Brewery, in Burton on Trent.

Paul Smith to leave Noctis

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 09:41:00 GMT

Paul Smith is to leave his role as executive director of Noctis, the trade body for late-night bar and club operators, at the end of the year.

Strict new targets for brewers to go green

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 09:14:00 GMT

Brewers are being urged to stick to stricter targets in order to be more sustainable.

FLVA calls for quick resolution on cheap booze

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 10:39:00 GMT

The FLVA has called for a quick resolution to the issue of below cost sales of alcohol in the off-trade.

GK: progress on reducing tenanted estate

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 08:41:00 GMT

Greene King has reported good progress on its three-to-five-year strategy to reduce the size of its tenanted estate from 1,600 to 1,100 and increase the size of its managed division from 900 to 1,100.

Public asked to report rogue drinks marketing

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 11:12:00 GMT

Drinks watchdog Portman Group has launched a media campaign inviting the public to report irresponsible marketing of alcohol.

Exclusive: SIBA membership for licensees

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:44:00 GMT

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) is to open up membership to licensees as part of a five-point plan to ramp up the profile of local brewers. SIBA hopes to help establish a direct link between brewers and retailers.

Bylaw could ban pub loyalty cards

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:18:00 GMT

Loyalty cards could be banned and bars forced to advertise the unit content of every drink under a proposed new bylaw in Greater Manchester.

Christmas-themed Tuborg hits Wetherspoons

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:31:00 GMT

JD Wetherspoon has signed an exclusive deal to stock a Christmas-themed version of Tuborg over the festive period.

Compensation for tenants at 'dry' pub

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 07:50:00 GMT

GRS Inns says it will compensate tenants at a pub that can’t sell alcohol after the licence lapsed when London Town went into administration.

Top doctor: pubs should pay less VAT

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 09:28:00 GMT

A health campaigner says VAT on alcohol sold in pubs should be slashed — and minimum pricing introduced — to help pubs.

Minister admits safety fears in live music reform

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 09:11:00 GMT

Culture minister John Penrose has said it “isn’t easy” to free up licensing of live music “without opening unwanted public safety loopholes elsewhere”.

Lady Gaga pub on the market

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 09:05:00 GMT

The pub in London that hosted a visit by Lada Gaga is on the market through agent Christie & Co.

JDW links up with council to cut red tape

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:22:00 GMT

Reading Council could act as an advocate for JDW if its procedures are called into question by other authorities — in a scheme to cut red tape.

FLVA reports 50% surge in members

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 08:14:00 GMT

A “new look” FLVA has recorded a 50% increase in membership over the past year, newly-elected association president Nigel Williams has revealed.

Pubs pay £7k per year too much for energy

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:18:00 GMT

Licensees are paying up to £7,000 a year too much in energy bills, says Scottish & Newcastle Pub Company.

Have your say on penalties for pub thugs

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:26:00 GMT

The agency reviewing sentencing guidelines for assaults has launched an on-line questionnaire that lets licensees and pub staff have their say.

Sheffield host is new FLVA president

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 09:26:00 GMT

Enterprise Inns lessee Nigel Williams has been installed as the new president of the Federation Of Licensed Victuallers Associations.

Holland offers hope on smoke ban action

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 05:12:00 GMT

Holland’s decision to partially overturn its smoking ban has brought renewed hope to the campaign for restrictions to be eased over here.

Cautious welcome for planning shake-up

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 09:36:00 GMT

Business in Sport and Leisure welcomes the plan to streamline, but is concerned that new hurdles may be added to the process.

MP gets behind the bar for British Pub Week

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 08:31:00 GMT

A Staffordshire MP did his bit for British Pub Week by working a shift at the bar of a local Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) pub.

Warning over 'unlicensed AWPs'

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 04:33:00 GMT

The Gambling Commission issues a warning over claims that a roulette machine is classified as skills with prizes (SWP).

Rural pub grants up for grabs

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 04:22:00 GMT

Rural pubs in eastern England can apply for new business development grants of up £1,500.

New definition of cider is welcomed

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:34:00 GMT

New regulations that set a minimum juice content for cider will benefit quality producers and protect the integrity of the category, say cider makers.

Community pubs minister toasts pubs

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:55:00 GMT

New community pubs minister Bob Neill was among the 50 Parliamentarians who attended an event to celebrate British Pub Week last night.

Top speakers for National Pubwatch Conference

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 10:57:00 GMT

Top speakers from the industry, police and the Government are due to speak at the National Pubwatch Annual Conference 2011.

Diageo consults with pubcos to boost sales

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 09:23:00 GMT

Diageo has been consulting with major pubcos on strategies to boost sales at its new “customer immersion centre”.

Roaring start to British Pub Week

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 09:01:00 GMT

Licensees are already reaping the benefits of their involvement in British Pub Week, which kicked off on Saturday and runs until 6 November.

Essex Council to help local pubs

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 02:38:00 GMT

Essex Council is putting its hands in its pockets to help local pubs that want to diversify — despite the severe cuts in local government financing.

More JPs given pub ban powers

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 03:49:00 GMT

New powers that let magistrates ban troublemakers from pubs are being introduced in a further 25 areas of the country on Monday (1 November).

MPs told: visit pubs during British Pub Week

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:37:00 GMT

Campaigning MP Greg Mulholland has sounded a rallying cry in Parliament for MPs to visit a pub in their constituency to mark British Pub Week.

SIA: no change before Olympics

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 10:22:00 GMT

No significant changes to the SIA doorstaff licensing regime will take place before the London 2012 Olympics.

Mulholland: Government needs strategy to save pubs

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:48:00 GMT

MP has called for a "serious" strategy across different Government departments to save the pub, and also called for a debate in Parliament.

Clarity stamp for Timothy Taylor tenancies

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:00:00 GMT

Yorkshire brewer Timothy Taylor has gained "Crystal Mark" status for its pub tenancy agreements to show they are written in clear, plain English.

'Target crooks to stem keg thefts'

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 04:49:00 GMT

Targeted raids rather than new laws are the best way to stem keg theft, so says Keg Watch.

Greene King: man deserves a proper pint

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 02:07:00 GMT

Greene King has unveiled its £1m ad campaign for IPA with the tagline: "Man Deserves a Proper Pint".

UK to fight EU's costly maternity leave plan

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:04:00 GMT

The UK Government has vowed to continue to fight EU plans to extend maternity leave to 20 weeks on full pay - after MEPs backed the move.

FSB: Chancellor missed a trick

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 02:26:00 GMT

The "missing link" in the Chancellor's Comprehensive Spending Review is a programme to help small businesses grow, says the FSB.

Help pubs fill jobs after public sector cull

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 02:10:00 GMT

Cuts in public sector jobs means it’s even more important for Government to slash regulation in the pub sector and help it create jobs.

Ex-Lucan family pad wins CAMRA award

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 11:12:00 GMT

CAMRA’s National Pub Design Awards winners for 2009 includes the former family home of Lord Lucan.

Alcohol ad ban plan based on 'sand'

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 07:28:00 GMT

Fresh calls to restrict alcohol advertising are based on “sand rather than firm foundations”, says the British Beer & Pub Association.

Hall & Woodhouse reports 19% jump in pre-tax profit

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:52:00 GMT

Dorset brewer and pub operator Hall & Woodhouse has reported a 19% increase in profit in the year ending January 2010.

Trade chiefs join calls to cut the deficit

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:14:00 GMT

Pub and drinks trade chiefs have called on the Government to press ahead with plans to cut the deficit.

Maternity leave reform 'would cost thousands'

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 09:47:00 GMT

The FSB is calling on the EU this week to reject proposals to extend maternity leave to 20 weeks.

Government must probe parental drinking

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 09:25:00 GMT

Two charities are calling for a Government inquiry into the impact of parental alcohol misuse on children.

Pub hygiene ratings roll-out

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 08:10:00 GMT

Councils could be forced to adopt the scheme that lets the public see food hygiene ratings of pubs - and pubs may have to display the results. The Government is to adopt the recommendations about the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.

£2k fine for selling watered down spirits

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 02:40:00 GMT

Pub operator Ladhar Leisure has been fined £2,000 for selling watered down spirits at a Cleveland bar. The firm was also ordered to pay £2,093.85 costs.

ACPO cop backs PASS

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 11:55:00 GMT

The Association of Chief Police Officers lead on licensing Jon Stoddart has backed the use of PASS cards for ID checks for alcohol sales.

Third Best Bar None Conference announced

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:05:00 GMT

The third Best Bar None (BBN) Practitioners Conference is to take place in Durham in 24 November.

James Brokenshire backs PASS ID cards

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 10:02:00 GMT

Home Office minister James Brokenshire has urged operators to accept PASS (Proof of Age Standards Scheme) cards as ID for alcohol sales.

Punch holds insurance premiums

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 09:37:00 GMT

Punch has announced that it's holding its building insurance premiums for licensees for the third year running.

Carlsberg's Xmas trade shows start this month

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:40:00 GMT

Deals from major alcohol and soft drink producers, and other suppliers, will be on offer at the Christmas trade shows.

Moorhouse's Cask Ale Club drive

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:50:00 GMT

Lancashire brewer plans to expand the reach of its ales in the free trade by delivering beers from brewers based at opposite ends of the country.

Molson Coors defends 90-day payment move

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 10:38:00 GMT

Carling brewer Molson Coors has defended its move to extend payments terms for its suppliers to 90 days.

Robinsons' free pints for MA readers

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 08:03:00 GMT

A free pint of Robinsons beer is promised to anyone who presents a copy of the Morning Advertiser at the brewer's bar at next month's Manchester Food and Drink Festival.

Tim Martin: 'Unite against tax burden'

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:55:00 GMT

JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has called on the sector to unite against the tax and regulatory burden onslaught it faces.

Bud and Harvester promote designated drivers

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:55:00 GMT

AB InBev and Harvester joined forces to promote the designated driver scheme as part of the brewing giant's "Global Be(er) Responsible Day".

Licensing plan an 'attack on natural justice'

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:42:00 GMT

A group of influential pub industry leaders has launched a stinging attack on the Government’s new licensing proposals, labeling the new initiatives “an attack on natural justice”.

Evidence gap in drink-drive call

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 03:32:00 GMT

The author of an influential report urging a cut in the drink-drive limit has revealed a gap in the evidence base that lead to his call.