Change

Punch distribution deal 'could trigger MRO'

10-Jul-2017 By Michelle Perrett

Pubco campaigners have claimed that a new drinks distribution deal for Punch could trigger the market-rent-only (MRO) option for hundreds of its pubs.

Designated premises supervisor application process changed

08-May-2017 By Liam Coleman

Applications to change a pub's designated premises supervisor (DPS) have been made easier following process amendments by the Home Office.

EU referendum

Brexit: "It's time for cool and calm thinking" - and a new PMA

30-Jun-2016 By Ed Bedington

Well, that was unexpected! I was planning to write about change in this week’s issue, as we prepare for the biggest relaunch of the Publican’s Morning Advertiser (PMA) in decades, but I wasn’t expecting to have my thunder stolen by Brexit!

Licensees 'outraged' after Britvic ups the price of Pepsi syrup

18-Jun-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Licensees have expressed their anger over a “surprise” increase in the cost of Pepsi, after claiming that Britvic has almost halved the size of boxes of syrup without proportionally adjusting its prices.

Legal checklist: Changing your address

01-Feb-2013 By Poppleston Allen

I know from experience that, when moving house, there is a long list of people who need to know your new address; it is important to remember to add to that list the local authority that issued your premises licence or personal licence.

Brulines changes name to Vianet

04-Apr-2012 By John Harrington, M&C Report

Brulines, the beer flow monitoring company, has changed its name to Vianet to reflect the increasingly diverse nature of the company’s operations.

Minor variations, major grief

24-Oct-2011 By Peter Coulson

I am continuing to receive reports from licensees in many parts of the country about the refusal of minor variations to their premises licences.

Deciding what is minor on a licence

18-Mar-2011 By Peter Coulson

The issue for applicants changing their licence is whether what they propose to change comes within the minor variation process, says Peter Coulson.

MPs to debate laws to protect threatened pubs

15-Feb-2011 By James Wilmore

Pressure on the government to change planning laws to protect threatened pubs is set to intensify, as MPs will debate the issue tomorrow. Greg...

Third Best Bar None Conference announced

28-Sep-2010 By John Harrington

The third Best Bar None (BBN) Practitioners Conference is to take place in Durham in 24 November.

Durham to host national Best Bar None event

28-Sep-2010 By Matt Eley Matt

The most innovative Best Bar None scheme is being rewarded Eurovision style by hosting this year's annual conference. The Best Bar None National...

Sky freezes fee levels "until further notice

25-Feb-2010

Pubs with Sky whose rateable value has dropped will have to wait to and see whether the satellite broadcaster reduces their subscription fee. Sky...

Lowering duty on draught beer 'not possible'

11-Jan-2010 By John Harrington

The Government has once again ruled out reducing duty on draught beer to help struggling pubs. It came in a letter to campaigning MP Greg...

Sky to review pricing structure

28-Sep-2009

Sky is consulting the pub trade with a view to changing its pricing structure. The controversial current system, based on pubs' rateable values, has...

Punch Taverns rebrands pub operations

08-Jun-2009 By Hamish Champ

In a surprise move Punch Taverns has changed the names of its managed and tenanted businesses.The pubco's managed operation, formerly known as Spirit...

Fair Pint: rent methodology must change

28-May-2009 By Ewan Turney

The BII's low cost rent adjudication scheme will fail unless the system for setting rents is overhauled, says Fair Pint.

Minor variations could go

06-Mar-2009 By Peter Coulson

Readers of this paper will know me as a mild-mannered chap, along the lines of Clark Kent, not given to histrionics or violent outbursts. But even I...

We all need to change - now

03-Apr-2008

In our first issue in this new-look Morning Advertiser, the interview with Licensing Minister Gerry Sutcliffe throws up important pointers — both...

Beda changes name to Noctis

15-Feb-2008 By The PMA Team

The Bar Entertainment and Dance Association changes its name to Noctis

InBev slammed over new payment terms

07-Jun-2007 By Hamish Champ

A private business pressure group has lambasted brewing giant InBev for doubling the time it takes to pay suppliers.The Forum for Private Business...

Pub name change concerns locals

11-Jul-2006 By Iain O'Neil

Pubgoers in Exeter have launched a petition over fears Heavitree Inns is considering changing the name of their local. Heavitree owns the Horse and...