‘Pubs belong to people and the communities they’re in’
A Nottingham man has set off around the UK with aims of visiting every pub.
Archives for March 21, 2025
LICENSGING HUB: LEGAL WITH POPPLESTON ALLEN
The impact of noise complaints on pubs
Pubs have long been a cornerstone of British culture and social life.
OPINION
OPINION: Never will service and great value be more important
Collectively (along with every other business in the UK), we are about to meet the next few hurdles of our ever-running steeple chase.
Star Pubs boss: Gov must stick to biz rates reform vow
The Government must follow through on its pledge to revamp business rates, according to Star Pubs central operations director Caren Geering.
National insurance hike to cost JDW £60m
JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has reported a 4.8% rise in sales but warned increasing labour costs will cost the company an extra £60m a year.
St Austell redundancies review reflects ‘difficult choices’ employers face
St Austell Brewery’s decision to explore redundancies reflects the “difficult choices” faced by employers ahead of April’s tax hike.
Simon & Deborah Bonwick take on the Crown at Bray
Simon and Deborah Bonwick have announced they are the new owners of the Crown at Bray, Berkshire.
‘Nonsensical’ packaging rules will cost millions
The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme means firms will have to pay twice for recycling.
PUBLICAN AWARDS
Meet the 2025 finalists: Best Partnership Pub Company, sponsored by Diageo
The Publican Awards are fast approaching and here we present those in the running for this year’s Best Partnership Pub Company category.
PUBLICAN AWARDS
Meet the 2025 finalists: Best Sustainable Pub Company, sponsored by Sky
This award will be presented to the business that demonstrates a significant and concerted effort to reduce its waste.
PUBLICAN AWARDS
Meet the 2025 finalists: Best Pub Operations Team, sponsored by Access
This award will be presented to the pub operations team that best demonstrates its effectiveness in innovation, leadership and business success.
BIG INTERVIEW
BIG INTERVIEW: From grocery barcodes to the on-trade for Asahi’s Holohan
Have you ever had to write down individual barcodes of grocery products?