Robert Sayles: RPI - the ticking time bomb?
Up until quite recently, pubcos had the luxury of enjoying guaranteed returns from rental premiums. The upward only rent review clause in lease...
Archives for February 9, 2011
Licensed trade sees sharp rise in business collapses
The Insolvency Service has reported a near-quarter rise in business collapses in the licensed trade for the last three months of 2010. The figures...
Marston's rolls out new Ale House concept
Marston's plans to roll out different pub concepts under its Retail Agreement, which sees licensees paid 20% of the pub's turnover, to focus on...
Wider impact of Murphy case
Morning Advertiser legal editor Peter Coulson considers what the general advocate's opinion on foreign satellite systems means.
Healthy eating options: serve the facts
Michelle Perrett reports on a debate hosted by Unilever Food Solutions about nutritional labelling on menus.
Geronimo buys former Pubs 'n' Bars site
Geronimo Inns, the Young's-owned food-led operator, has bought its 27th site - a former Pubs 'n' Bars venue in Kentish Town, north west London. The...
Foreign satellite football: key questions answered
John Harrington reports on what the opinion of the EU advocate general last week means for pubs.
Groupon pub voucher deal 'misleading'
A voucher for a meal deal at a Nottingham pub, which appeared on the website Groupon, has been deemed misleading. A promotion on the voucher website...
Banks' promise on lending should be welcomed
The promise by major banks to increase lending to small businesses should be welcomed by pub operators, says Christie Finance.
Funky Brownz adds third site
Indian-themed late-night venue operator Funky Brownz has bought its third site — the Spanish Arch in Harrow, north-west London. The 5,000sq foot...
Business Advice: An eye on the health of your business
Nothing prompts a careful (re)assessment of business operations and costs like a recession. Sadly some businesses leave such assessment until it is...
Banks to lend £76bn to small businesses
The UK's leading banks have committed to lend £76bn to small businesses this year, as part of a package of new credit measures worth £190bn. The...
Minimum price plan 'on the table' in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland will be the first place in the UK to impose a minimum price - if a minister gets his way. Stormont social development minister Alex...
'Eric Illsley resigns over expenses scandal conviction'
Eric Illsley, the first MP to be convicted over the expenses scandal, has resigned. Treasury sources confirmed that Illsley had been granted the...