Posts by: Timothy Hampson
Watchdog investigates pubco
Stonegate pub and bar chain is to be investigated over “unfair” treatment of its tenants. The Pubs Code adjudicator (PCA) Fiona Dickie said she had re...
Mixed fortunes for pubcos
Pub operator Marston's said it expects to meet its medium-term core profit margin target ahead of schedule, thanks to growing footfall at its improved...
Councillors’ push to protect pubs
Ashfield councillors in Nottinghamshire are calling for more local support for independent pubs and tougher action from government on VAT, beer duty,...
B’s beer garden
The award-winning Three B’s Micropub in Bridlington has moved to the town centre. The new location has more space with the two rooms all on one floor....
Council cuts pubs’ rates bills
There’s good news on tap for South Oxfordshire’s pubs after the district council approved a one-off, top-up rates relief scheme for 2026/27. The disc...
MP tells CAMRA she’s backing campaign to protect pubs
MP Jess Brown-Fuller (pictured front right) met members of CAMRA’s Western Sussex branch at the Bell Inn, Chichester, to discuss the pressures facing...
No-and-low beer sales hit new high
New analysis from the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) predicts more than 64m pints of no-and-low beer will be sold this summer, eight million...
Insolvency firm warns pubs can’t take eye off the ball during World Cup
An insolvency specialist has warned pubs, restaurants, and shops cannot afford to “take their eyes off the ball”, even if they are getting a cash boos...
Troubled beer giant gets ÂŁ50m boost
The new owner of Scottish beer giant BrewDog has spent more than ÂŁ50m in a bid to stabilise the floundering company. Tilray Brands chief executive Irw...
Brewers back CAMRA’s call for competition probe
CAMRA’s call for the competition watchdog to probe the dominance of big brewers has been backed by the country’s smaller producers. The Campaign’s Bee...
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