Archives for November 23, 2011

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Pubco/tenant relationship heads for Parliamentary debate

By Michelle Perrett

The Business, Innovation and Skills Committee (BISC) report into the relationship between pubcos and tenants is set to be debated in the House of Commons on Tuesday 6 December in the wake of the Government’s response this week.

Loungers set for 29 sites by end of 2012

By John Harrington

Loungers, the fast-growing café/bar restaurant group, is expected to reach 29 sites by the end of 2012 as it announces eight new openings next year.

Brook to exit Spirit arm

By Mark Wingett

Peter Brook, the leased pub industry veteran, is to step down as managing director of Spirit Pub Company’s 550-strong leased division.

Vince Cable must keep his word over BISC

By Michelle Perrett

Controversial MP Brian Binley has issued a challenge to Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills Vince Cable to keep his word over the beer-tie debate.

Vituperate At Will

Last night, I ended up asking somebody to leave the pub because one too many expletives had passed their lips. Now, I’m no prude, am prone to the occasional profanity myself, and rarely only ask people to stop swearing at the bar if I feel it is...