A significant shift in drinking habits and falling sales have led the alcohol education charity Drinkaware to shift its focus from young to older drinkers.
A pro-smoking campaign group has called on the Government to review the impact the smoking ban had on pubs, and to “consider alternatives to the policy”, as the UK approaches its 10-year anniversary.
At the time the smoking ban came into force, many suggested it was the final nail in the coffin of the traditional wet-led pub. But 10 years on, a new operation has emerged which is leading the crusade to put wet led back on the menu.
Wetherspoon is to embark on what it claims to be its biggest-ever investment, converting a row of “derelict” properties into a new pub and hotel, chairman Tim Martin has announced.
The former chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group (APPBG) John Grogan, the MP for the Yorkshire constituency of Keighley, said he would be taking an interest in beer and pub industry issues in the House of Commons on his re-election after a seven-year...
With the Lions ready to meet the All Blacks, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and the final of Queen's Club tennis, the weekend is looking good for sports entertainment.
Anglian Country Inns has brought in investors from outside the Nye family for the first time to acquire its eighth site the Redcoats Farmhouse Hotel & Restaurant between Hitchin and Stevenage, Hertfordshire.
Recruitment is a perennial problem for pub employers. But what if your staff wanted to stay, the good ones at least. Improving your employee retention with career growth, training and seasonal worker support is a sure-fire way to reduce your hiring burden.
The Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has issued “clear guidance” to local authorities to help speed up the business rates relief process for pubs after industry bodies repeatedly flagged concerns about payment delays.
What can a pub do if travellers or squatters simply turn up and camp outside the premises? Any unlawful occupation can be distressing and stressful, but under common law the land owner has a right to evict people to regain possession.
M&A activity in the pub sector is still likely over the next two years, although sellers must ensure they have realistic expectations, according to Sapient Corporate Finance founder, Peter Hansen.
Proposals to allow around 3m EU citizens living in the UK to remain in the country after Brexit were unveiled by the Prime Minister at a Brussels summit on Thursday night (22 June).
Good quality food, attentive staff and a friendly and inviting atmosphere are the three most important factors to make a perfect country pub, according to a study conducted by Elliotts Agency on behalf of Upham Pub Group.
Mitchells & Butlers brand Toby Carvery has announced it will be serving free carvery dinners to military personnel for Armed Forces Day this Saturday (24 June).
Brexit was at the heart of the Queen’s Speech (21 June), as she announced the Government’s priority to secure the “best possible deal” as the country prepares to leave the European Union.
With Brexit talks underway and the potential for tighter immigration limits on the horizon, a panel of industry leaders emphasised the importance of recruiting more people from the UK.
Cocktail bar owner Jason Hole is determined to find the owner of a wedding ring discovered inside pipework under a sink in his bar, That Place, in Swansea marina.
As Brexit talks began this week, The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has set out its stance on what are expected to be two years of complicated and difficult negotiations between the UK and the rest of the EU.
Regional brewers and the pubs that sell their beers extolled the local values of Norwich’s beers at this year’s City of Ale festival, which has now celebrated its seventh year.
With gin production and sales still booming, what way will the market will go? The words small, craft and local will certainly be part of the success story.
BrewDog has made amends with the owners of an independent Birmingham bar after the Scottish brewer came under fire for forcing the venue to change its name by threatening it with legal action.
Fewer consumers across the globe are eating three square meals a day at traditional times, apart from lunch, which is still eaten by the majority of people between 12noon and 1pm.
The Government should push ahead with a wholesale root and branch reform of the rates system that was promised at this year’s Spring Budget and during election campaigning, the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has said in a letter to...
Pubs affected by the police cordon that closed a large area of London Bridge and Borough Market following the terror attack on 3 June are being offered business rates relief from Southwark Council.
The duo in charge of shaping the future of the Treby Arms speak candidly about the pub’s past and the changes made to hopefully secure its Michelin star for a fourth year.
Two licensees in Scotland have each been ordered to pay £10,000 after being found to be infringing Sky’s copyright by showing Sky Sports without a licence.
Poor food hygiene is a sure fire way for your pub to make the headlines for all of the wrong reasons. Here, we look at 10 of the worst food safety failings in pubs from the past 18 months.
More than two-thirds (67%) of consumers want to know the nutritional information of every dish on a menu when they eat out, according to Fourth, software partner to the hospitality industry.
Sazerac liqueur brand Southern Comfort has undergone a rebrand and launched a new 50% ABV variant in the UK as the company seeks to improve its whiskey credentials.
The smoking ban became a fact in England on 1 July 2007 with an unprecedented impact for pubs. But how has the trade changed in the past 10 years since it came into force?
The Queen unveiled her birthday honours list at the weekend with the news that she has awarded Beds & Bars CEO and founder Keith Knowles an OBE for services to the community and charity.
TripAdvisor blackmail is an issue many pubs have faced, but handling the situation can get a little sticky. The Morning Advertiser has spoken with pubs and the review site to find out how best to deal with customer blackmail.
Greene King has set a new target of sending zero waste to landfill by 2020, as the pubco predicts the issue of waste will become “more and more pressing” for the sector.
