Legal

PCA Paul Newby to step down

22-Aug-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

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.

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

20-Aug-2019 By Emily Hawkins

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

Calls for clarity over post-Brexit immigration system

20-Aug-2019 By Emily Hawkins

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.

Manchester night czar: night-time venues can revive high street

15-Aug-2019 By Stuart Stone

Manchester's night czar Sacha Lord would love to see the city’s night-time economy blueprint rolled out nationwide and believes independent venues can play a key role in saving the high street.

Regional report

Why is Dorset a unique place to own a pub?

13-Aug-2019 By Michelle Perrett

Beautiful locations and an economy that is not solely reliant on tourism makes Dorset an ideal place for year-round trade

No-deal Brexit could cut sector value by £5.4bn

13-Aug-2019 By Emily Hawkins

A no-deal Brexit could reduce the value of the eating-out market by up to £5.4bn, according to MCA Insight.

Heathrow Airport launches new National Pubwatch scheme

12-Aug-2019 By Stuart Stone

Heathrow Airport has launched an airside Pubwatch scheme to make the airport a safer environment for its 80m passengers per year.

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Can Boris Johnson become the pub saviour?

08-Aug-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

The new Prime Minister Boris Johnson has a relatively good record when it comes to tackling issues in the on-trade, The Morning Advertiser’s managing editor Nicholas Robinson revealed in the latest issue of the magazine.

Legal Q&A: weekly bingo and motion picture licensing

06-Aug-2019 By Poppleston Allen

The latest legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen covers queries relating to weekly pub bingo and motion picture licensing

Top tips: improving customer experience

06-Aug-2019 By Poppleston Allen

With keen levels of competition on the high street, pubs are constantly striving to come up with innovative customer experiences in order to distinguish themselves from their competitors.