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Government help is vital for pubs

07-Oct-2019 By Simon Longbottom

For centuries, pubs have constantly demonstrated their ability to evolve and adapt to reflect the changing needs of society, according to Stonegate Pub Company chief executive Simon Longbottom.

Trust Inns’ managing director steps down

04-Oct-2019 By Emily Hawkins

The managing director of tenanted pub company Trust Inns is set to step down from her role next month, it has been announced.

90% of clubbers on a budget

30-Sep-2019 By Stuart Stone

Only one-in-ten Brits head out on the tiles without money on their mind according to late night bar and club operator Deltic’s latest Night Index,

Justin Phillimore to step down as Wells & Co boss

27-Sep-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Justin Phillimore is to step down from his role as chief executive of pubco and brewer Wells & Co at the end of the year following 13 years with the business.

Uncertainty is the only certainty, says Shepherd Neame boss

25-Sep-2019 By Stuart Stone

Following the disclosure of Shepherd Neame’s latest financial results, chief executive Jonathan Neame discussed the brewer-operator’s approach to Brexit and growing its managed estate.

The future of the Inn Collection Group

25-Sep-2019 By Finn Scott-Delany

With a model of lucrative sites in statement tourist locations, The Inn Collection Group has its sights set on the Lake District. Managing director Sean Donkin lays out these plans from the group’s flagship Bamburgh Castle Inn, and explains why he won’t...

Debt refinancing dents strong trading at Shepherd Neame

25-Sep-2019 By Stuart Stone

Despite strong year-on-year trading across its managed and tenanted pub estate, costs incurred by refinancing debt saw profits and turnover dip at Shepherd Neame.

Kevin Georgel to join Shepherd Neame

24-Sep-2019 By Stuart Stone

Kent-based brewer and pub operator Shepherd Neame has announced a boardroom reshuffle that will see Miles Templeman step down as chairman and Kevin Georgel join the company next year.

South London pub to revive historic brewing operation

23-Sep-2019 By Emily Hawkins

A south London pub will reopen as the first Young’s site to have a brewing operation since its merger 13 years ago.

Young’s marks birthday with new brews

23-Sep-2019 By Emily Hawkins

London-based pub company Young’s has brewed two beers to celebrate almost two centuries in business.

Priory Inns North West adds 10th site to estate

09-Sep-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Multiple operator Priory Inns North West has a double-digit portfolio after acquiring a site in Greater Manchester.

Robinsons reports record turnover of £75.5m

03-Sep-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

North-west-based brewer and operator Robinsons has reported a rise in turnover of 6.1% to a record £75.5m for the year ending 31 December 2018 – up from £71.2m the previous year.

Early pay day for Stonegate staff

02-Sep-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Stonegate Pub Company has partnered with an app that means pub staff can access some of their wages at any point before the next pay day.

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.

Managed houses drive Brakspear’s profits

19-Aug-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

JT Davies & Sons, the parent company of brewer and pub operator Brakspear, has reported both turnover and profits are up for the year ending 31 December 2018.