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Major ramifications: Specialists warn pubs to prepare for Employment Rights Bill changes (Credit: Getty/Cecilie_Arcurs)

Employment Rights Bill will have 'major ramifications' for pubs

Employment law specialists have advised the pub sector to review their employment practices now so they are ready to implement changes when the Employment Rights Bill comes into force.

Final nail in the coffin: Sector braces for further NLW increases in the Budget later this month (Credit: Getty/georgeclerk)

Sector braces for NLW increase in Budget

Publicans are bracing themselves for another possible jump in the national living wage (NLW) when Rachel Reeves addresses parliament in her first Budget as chancellor on 30 October.

Group name change: the group's brands will retain their names. Pictured is Revolucion de cuba in Manchester

Revolution Bars Group changes name

Revolution Bars Group, which operates more than 60 sites mainly under the Revolucion de Cuba, Revolution and Peach Pub brands, is changing its name to The Revel Collective.

Urgent action: More pubs will close without target support in Budget says BBPA (Credit:Getty/track5)

BBPA: 'Pubs will close and it will be the end of the affordable pint'

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has warned “pubs will close and it will be the end of the affordable pint” without targeted support in the Budget later this month.

Mind matters: LTC CEO Chris Welham wonders whether staff's mental health is being check on regularly

OPINION: Mental health is everyone’s responsibility

Thursday 10 October was World Mental Health Day and the theme was the workplace. I’m curious to know how many of us took the opportunity to check in on our employees’ mental health and wellbeing?

Employment Rights Bill: New measures include positive and inclusive steps but are not without challenges for employers (Credit: Getty/alexskopje)

Employment Rights Bill 'not without cost' for sector

Employment Rights Bill represents “significant shift” for workers but the changes “are not without cost” for employers, voices from across the sector have warned.

Expanding: Montgomery Group announces second pub opening (Image credit: The Montgomery Group)

Montgomery Group expands with second pub opening

After The Montgomery Group announced plans to launch its second pub earlier this week, The Morning Advertiser (MA) caught up with its founder to find out more.

The Morning Advertiser Lock In Podcast episode 82

The Great British Pub - with a twist!

The Lock In team take a look at the wide ranging cultural influences that are shaping the traditional pub environment from Irish bars to pubs with a Norwegian twist - what makes pubs such appealing melting pots?

Don’t miss the Cask Webinar live and free

SIGN UP NOW: Don’t miss this free Cask Webinar

Time is running for out for you to sign up to watch the Cask Webinar on Tuesday 15 October – and it’s completely free.

JW Lees announces death of Simon Lees-Jones

JW Lees mourns the passing of Simon Lees-Jones

North West based family brewer JW Lees has announced the passing of one of its directors Simon Lees-Jones.

Difficult decision: CMBC says Bank's Brewery closure won't threaten cask products

CMBC: 'Banks's Brewery closure won't affect cask brands'

Carlsberg Marstons Brewing Company (CMBC) has rejected allegations its closure of the Banks’s Brewery in Wolverhampton will threaten the future of its cask beer brands.

Supporting each other: Chester pub sees crowdfunder set up by rival business following fire (Credit:Getty/Richard Drury)

Craft beer bar reopens rival site after blaze

A Chester craft beer bar has stepped up to lead the campaign to reopen a rival business that was closed following a devastating fire at the weekend.

Continuing to invest: Shepherd Neame asserts its dedication to cask

Shepherd Neame 'committed to cask' despite declining sales

Britain’s oldest brewer has assured it is “completely committed” to brewing cask ale despite a decline in sales.

Capital choice: the Punch Bowl in Mayfair offers a great food and drinks menu

MY PUB: The Punch Bowl, Mayfair, London

Whether you want to enjoy drinks in the cosy bar or enjoy some great food when you’re in London’s Mayfair, the Punch Bowl will suit everyone perfectly.