Review of the Week
‘With adversity comes innovation’
The MA’s Ed Bedington caught up with Kuckoo boss Richard Powell to get his take on the week’s news.
Archives for June 13, 2025
LICENSING HUB
Licensing v planning: What you need to know and do first
While watching the final episodes of a certain farming program on Amazon Prime, a problem arose in relation to planning permission for a vacant pub, coupled with the requirement for some licensing amendments.
Pubs over the years: What were the news stories shaping the sector 15, 10 and five years ago
Pubs have been the centre of many of the top news stories over the years, with everything from the smoking ban, Licensing Act to the Beer Orders.
OPINION: Is a free-of-tie tap the answer to all our prayers?
In the world of beer, cask ale holds a cherished place as a symbol of tradition and craftsmanship.
April costs starting to have ‘devastating impact’
The latest GDP figures and recent job numbers reveal the impact cost hikes that came into force in April are having, one trade body has warned.
Jodie Kidd: We all need as much help as we can get
TV presenter and licensee Jodie Kidd described running a pub as “amazing but so incredibly hard”.
Greene King abandons plans to sell Venture Hotels Arm
Greene King will continue to operate its Venture Hotels arm after being in advanced talks to sell the division to RedCat.