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Role to fill: the hunt for Paul Newby’s successor will begin soon

PCA Paul Newby to step down

The pubs code adjudicator (PCA) Paul Newby will not be seeking reappointment and will leave office at the end of his current term in May 2020, it has been announced.

How Electric Star is future-proofing its business

Multiple operator Electric Star is ensuring it has a certain future by offering a plethora of food and drink options, alongside a great experience.

Food fraud on the rise, claims research

Meat fraud is on the rise, driven by the increase in the number of pubs and restaurants going bust, recent research from food procurement firm Regency Purchasing Group has claimed.

Greene King bangs sector apprenticeships drum

Greene King, which is in the throes of a sale to a Hong Kong firm, is urging recent secondary school graduates to consider pursuing an apprenticeship in the hospitality trade.

Campaigners protest at Punch HQ to save pub

Campaigners are fighting to save a popular Buckinghamshire pub from closure by protesting outside its owner, Punch’s head office in Burton-upon-trent, Staffordshire.

Pub concocts craft beer ‘freakshake’ to celebrate birthday

A London pub has brewed a craft beer version of a freakshake to celebrate its 10th year in business.

JDW will ‘slash beer prices’ post-Brexit

Beer prices will be cut at JD Wetherspoon if Prime Minister Boris Johnson can separate the UK from the EU by 31 October, the pubco’s boss Tim Martin has said.

The ultimate whisky masterclass

Whisky is quickly breaking away from its long-held reputation of being a rigid, complex and confusing category, with many Brits – young and older – willing to break with said tradition.

Bath Pub boss: ‘You can’t find any kitchen porters’

The director of a city pub company has expressed his fears about recruiting kitchen staff after Brexit.

Pubs ‘don’t have to reinvent the wheel’ for non-drinkers

Introducing a strong offer of non-alcoholic drinks is easier than pub operators might assume, according to the founder of spirit alternative supplier Stryyk.

Regulars raise £3.5k for flooded pub

A pub operator has thanked her regulars for coming to the rescue with a crowdfunding effort after a flood forced the pub to shut for weeks.

Pubgoers ‘drink more because of peer pressure’

Licensees have been encouraged to help pubgoers resist peer pressure to drink more than intended by an alcohol awareness organisation.

Removing plastic ‘very important’ to a third of pubs

Some 32% of pubs have deemed removing plastic options as ‘very important’ with 46% saying it was ‘important’.

Hong Kong property company bids for Greene King

A Hong Kong-based property business has announced plans to snap up the Greene King business in a deal which values the UK pub operator at £4.6bn.

Greene King sale ‘concerning for Britain’s beer scene’

The recent news of a Hong Kong-based property business planning to buy Greene King in a deal that values the pubco at £4.6bn has been met with fears from the trade.

Free pub meals for kids during school holidays

A pub has given away more than 500 free meals to help families struggling throughout the school holidays.

Calls for clarity over post-Brexit immigration system

Pub bosses have shared concerns about the end of freedom of movement, following the Government’s confirmation it will end immediately if there is a no-deal Brexit on 31 October.

Star introduces own wine brand

Star Pubs & Bars has launched its own wine label in a bid to introduce ethical wines and expand premium options in its pubs.

Molson Coors invests £7.5m into plastic-free pledge

Beer giant Molson Coors has made a commitment to remove plastic packaging from its Carling and Coors Light brands, in a multimillion-pound investment.