PUBS CODE ADJUDICATOR
Star reimburses tenant for arbitration costs after PCA intervention
Star Pubs has reimbursed a tenant £5,832 for costs the operator was ordered to pay in arbitration after intervention by the pubs code adjudicator (PCA).
Archives for January 31, 2025
LICENSING HUB - LEGAL WITH POPPLESTON ALLEN
Q&A with Poppleston Allen
In this week’s column, Poppleston Allen partner David Inzani answers operator questions on off-sales as well as how and when to appoint a new designated premises supervisor.
OPINION
OPINION: Pub M&A activity to rise and casual dining to recover in 2025
While there were still operational and cost challenges as we entered 2024, sentiment among operators and buyers was cautiously optimistic with the expectation cost pressures would ease and interest rates fall alongside improved consumer confidence.
The role of pubs through sports stars’ eyes
As the UEFA Champions League football tournament reaches the end of the group stage, three sports stars talk to The Morning Advertiser about their love for the sport.
Double tax increase hits UK drinks industry
The cost of a bottle of gin has increased by 60p after duty increases came into force on Saturday 1 February, one trade body has warned.
PROPERTY-ROUND-UP
St Austell takes on ‘iconic’ Cornish pub
This week’s property round-up includes mentions from St Austell Brewery, NQ64, Merchant Pub and Bars and more.
Loungers takeover deal voted through
Loungers and Fortress Investment Group have reached agreement on an increased and final offer valuing the hospitality group at £354.4m.
UKH calls for a foundation economy growth plan
UKHospitality (UKH) has called on the Chancellor to introduce a tailored growth plan for the hospitality sector and other areas that fall within the foundation economy.
EXCLUSIVE
Being named #1 gastropub ‘a privilege and honour’
Owner of the Unruly Pig in Bromeswell Brendan Padfield shared his surprise at topping the prestigious Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list.
‘Crushing’ duty hike pricing spirits drinkers out of pubs
The UK Spirits Alliance, which represents 300 distillers, has labelled a 3.65% rise in excise duty as “crushing”.
Sales up 7.8% at Butcombe
Bristol-based operator Butcombe Group has reported a 7.8% uptick in like-for-like sales.