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Administrators appointed for East London Pub Company

East London Pub Co goes into administration

The East London Pub Company has gone into administration, although the businesses four sites are continuing to trade.

Live Your Life award: HIT Training's Jill Whittaker with Keith Knowles (left) and Steve Alton (right)

Training excellence recognised at BII’s NITAs

Pubcos and individuals were honoured for their excellence in people development at the British Institute of Innkeeping’s (BII) National Innovation in Training Awards (NITAs).

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GOING GREEN: WHY EMBRACING SUSTAINABILITY IS CRITICAL FOR TODAY'S PUBS

In Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, lies a gem of a pub that delivers an exceptional experience: The Unicorn Inn. Run by devoted licensee Tracey Bowen, her journey at The Unicorn Inn started as a customer before becoming a licensee – “It’s been a long-term love...

Deadline extension: operators now have until Friday 1 December to enter the Publican Awards

Extra time to enter 2024 Publican Awards

The entry deadline for next year’s Publican Awards has been extended, meaning operators have an additional week to be in with a chance of being named the best of the best.

Does the Autumn Statement deliver anything for pubs?

What's the opposite of exceeding expectations?

Expectations ahead of the Autumn Statement were already pretty low in the pub sector and I think it’s fair to say they have been duly met.

Continued demand: UKH calls for VAT reduction to help boost tourism (Pictured: Kate Nicholls)

UKH calls for VAT cut to boost tourism

UKHospitality (UKH) has called for the Government to address the UK’s lack of competitiveness on the global tourism market, beginning with a cut to VAT for hospitality, tourism and leisure businesses.

Autumn Statement: trade bodies and pubcos give their opinions on the Budget (credit: Getty/andresr)

Mixed reaction to Autumn Statement from sector bosses

Sector chiefs have issued a mixed response to Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement with many welcoming parts of it while others see “missed opportunities”.

Snap poll: almost a third of operators will charge more than £30 for Xmas dinner (Credit: GettySolStock)

Most pubs charge more than £30 for Xmas dinner

Almost a third of pubs will charge in excess of £30 for Christmas dinner, a snap poll conducted by The Morning Advertiser has revealed.

Increased pressures: Burnt Chef Project and Brigad to host stress workshop for hospitality workers (Pictured: Kris Hall)

Xmas overtime fears prompt Burnt Chef stress workshop

Hospitality workers will work an average of 28 hours overtime over Christmas as four out of five battle stress.

Valued gift: Black Friday is deemed a great time to sell gift cards (credit: Getty/kelvinjay)

VOTE NOW: do you sell gift cards at your pub?

Hospitality gift cards could help “boost sales” during the quiet post-Christmas period, do you sell them at your pub? Have your say now in our snap poll.

Complaints upheld: Northern Monk discontinues two beers

Northern Monk discontinues two beers after complaints

Leeds-based brewer Northern Monk has discontinued two of its seasonal products after complaints against the beers were upheld by the Portman Group.

Changing Demands of New Generation Cider Drinkers: range most important according to Heineken UK's latest report

Range 'most important' to new generation cider drinkers

Three quarters of cider drinkers feel range is most important when choosing a hospitality venue to visit, especially during the winter months, according to the latest Heineken UK cider report.

Urban success: The Turks Head promises exciting things up its sleeve

The Turks Head: ‘The business is in the best shape’

Business is in better shape than ever at the Turks Head in south London, which took home the title of Best City/Urban Pub at the Great British Pub Awards 2023.

The Morning Advertiser Lock In Podcast episode 67

Why are pubs hooked on fish and chips?

Fish and chips are a staple of the pub menu, but why is that? The Lock In team cast their net to find out where the tradition comes from and why it's such a popular menu item.