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Punch licensees have writen to the Government supporting the pubco

Tenanted Pub Summit: Hundreds of licensees write to Government in support of Punch

Hundreds of Punch Taverns licensees have written to the Government in support of the pub company as part of the consultation into the statutory code, Punch’s external affairs and central operations director Andy Slee told the Tenanted Pub Company Summit.

Northampton Council rejects EMRO due to fear of job losses

Northampton Borough Council has rejected plans to introduce an early morning restriction order (EMRO) in the town centre due to the financial impact on licensees and potential job losses.

Licensees in Blackpool fear trade drop after Walkabout fire

Licensees in Blackpool fear for trade after Walkabout fire closes major pub street

Britvic to turn J2O drinkers into human fruit machines

Britvic is funding a J2O “kitty” to help drive the brand in the on-trade and as part of the campaign will turn drinkers into "human fruit machines."

South London pub campaigners apply for asset of community value status

Campaigners who are fighting to save a south London pub closed for three years have applied for it to be listed as an asset of community value (ACV).

Punch Taverns tenant fury after gas cut off

A furious Punch Taverns tenant is on the verge of “throwing his keys back” at the pubco after an unpaid gas bill left him without hot water and the use of his kitchen.

London Velvet porter and cider drink launched

A drink made by mixing porter and cider has been launched by new drinks company Silasu.

Statutory code: BBPA claims Government online survey is "deeply flawed"

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has claimed that the online survey used to gain opinions in the consultation on the statutory code is “deeply flawed”.

VAT campaigners plan national day of action

Campaigners aiming to reduce the level of VAT in the hospitality sector from 20% to 5% headed by Jacques Borel are planning to launch a national day of action later this year.

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