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BISC: Pressure put on Government to act over pubco vote

The Government is coming under increasing pressure politically to take action over the pubco-tenant relationship.

Live music regulations set to become law

The de-regulation of live music licensing is now all-but inevitable after lords approved the Live Music Bill in Parliament.

Tennents announces price rises

Tennent Caledonian is set to increase the price of its lager by £9.98 per barrel, and £9.99 on Magners Golden Draught – equivalent to a 2.2% rise.

'Responsibility deal will suffer without health lobby'

The responsibility deal has less chance of success without the involvement of the health lobby, claims Portman Group chief executive Henry Ashworth.

Recruitment drive for tenanted pubs

Tenanted pubcos have launched a recruitment drive, taking advantage of the ‘new year, new career’ vibe.

Fuller's buoyed by strong Christmas

Fuller’s, the London-based pub operator and brewer, has said a “strong Christmas” and good January trading helped it report a 5.1% rise in like-for-like sales in its managed estate in the nine weeks to 21 January.

Marston's reports like-for-like sales uplift

Marston’s, the brewer and pub operator, has reported a 5% rise in like-for-like sales in its managed estate in the 16 weeks to 21 January.

Hardys and Echo Falls renew Come Dine With Me sponsorship

Hardys and Echo Falls have renewed their sponsorship of Channel 4 TV programme Come Dine With Me.

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Lincoln next for Wagamama

27-Jan-2012 - Wagamama, the fast-casual noodle chain, is reportedly on the verge of securing a site in Lincoln. The Lincolnshire Echo reports that... Read more

Restauranteur Phillips down to two

27-Jan-2012 - High-profile chef Richard Phillips has surrendered the lease of one of his three restaurants, blaming red tape that has prevented... Read more

Tennents Caledonian reveals 2.2% price hike

27-Jan-2012 - Tennents Caledonian, the C&C Group-owned drinks producer, has announced a 2.2% rise in the wholesale prices of Tennents Lager and... Read more

Live music de-regulation almost certain

27-Jan-2012 - The de-regulation of live music licensing is now all-but inevitable after lords approved the Live Music Bill in Parliament. The Bill... Read more

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