Anxiety

Independents face tough year against large chains

12-Jan-2016 By Daniel Woolfson

Independent food operators worried about competing with larger groups need to "fight back" by demonstrating their individuality in 2016, an industry expert has advised. 

'Huge relief' for Punch tenant mistakenly told pub would become managed site

25-Nov-2015 By Emily Sutherland

A Punch tenant has spoken of his ‘huge relief’ after the pub company reversed a controversial decision to take his pub back as a managed house.

Results of PMA survey show publicans worried about health, wealth and family life

17-Apr-2014 By Mike Berry

Significant numbers of publicans are struggling under the weight of worries about money, housing, family life and their health.

One step ahead

11-Jan-2007 By James Wilmore

Any pub thinking of taking the plunge and going smoke-free before the ban kicks in can take heart from the story that has unfolded at the Bull in...

Employee drink and drug testing worries licensees

25-Feb-2003

Fresh fears that businesses could introduce drink and drugs testing among employees have worried licensees.Research by the TUC claims that alcohol...

SFI: Slugging it out

02-Jul-2002

Andrew Latham has taken over the helm of SFI Group at a crucial time. Mark Stretton looks at how the chief executive is turning the company around.As...