Controversy

Pubs code adjudicator

Newby appointment process “short-sighted”: BEIS chair

22-Nov-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) committee chair Iain Wright has slammed the Government’s backing of the pubs code adjudicator (PCA), calling the decision not to reopen the appointment process “short-sighted”.

Majority of publicans back plans for minimum pricing of alcohol

30-Aug-2012 By Michelle Perrett

The majority of licensees in England and Wales support plans to introduce a minimum price on alcohol, according to a national survey by the BII (British Institute of Innkeeping).

Petrol station analysis boosts Brulines

07-Dec-2010 By Hamish Champ

Brulines' recent move into the petrol station forecourt sector has helped the group post a near 25 per cent hike in first half turnover. Best known...

Minister: Licensing plans are not aimed to 'get at pubs'

15-Sep-2010 By James Wilmore

A Home Office minister has argued the controversial licensing shake-up is not an attempt to "get at pubs", but admitted the consultation period would...

RICS denies "intimidation" over new pub rents code

08-Dec-2009 By James Wilmore

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) hopes to have its new code of practice for pub rents in place by next spring and has denied it...

Time for an ombudsman?

10-Sep-2009 By The PMA Team

Everybody knows that it makes sense for disagreements to be sorted out quickly, in a way that both parties feel is fair and just. It's just common...

Storm in a pint glass over black lager launches

23-Feb-2009 By Matt Eley Matt

Controversial Scottish micro BrewDog is launching what it claims is the UK's first mass-market commercially available black lager. But Budvar, a...

Licensees vow to take electricity supplier to court

17-Sep-2008

Two licensees are planning court action against controversial electricity company Opus Energy after disputes over thousands of pounds.On a busy...