Costs

Challenges remain but positive changes may be in the offing on utilities

21-Dec-2023 By Ed Bedington

What to expect from utilities in 2024? We asked industry expert Gerry O'Hara of Nationwide Energy to give his perspective on what the coming year was likely to bring.

OPINION

Governor's inflation calls a slap in the face

24-Mar-2023 By Ed Bedington

The Bank of England Governor has called on businesses, including pubs, to not raise prices to avoid fuelling inflation.

'Costs are through the roof'

09-Dec-2022 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington caught up with Newgate Pub & Bars boss Joe Smith to get his take on the industry's news.

Three quarters of pubs facing extinction

23-Aug-2022 By Ed Bedington

Nearly three quarters of pubs are unlikely to survive the winter unless action is taken to solve the energy crisis.

Keep hope alive

01-Aug-2022 By Ed Bedington

We're facing some challenging times as costs escalate and consumer cash gets pinched, but there are some bright spots, I hope...

Adaption will be key to survival

21-Jul-2022 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with Lee Price operations director of the Royal Pier in Aberystwyth for his take on the week's news, from escalating costs to the rising temperatures.

The Lock In Podcast

Lock In season finale - coping with what lies ahead

07-Jul-2022 By Ed Bedington

The second season of the Lock In podcast draws to a close as the team take a look at what lies ahead for the pub sector and seek some expert advice to allow operators to prepare.

The MA's Review of the Week

‘You can’t have a bad operation and charge a premium’

24-Jun-2022 By Ed Bedington

Operators continue to stare down the barrels of inflation as Ed Bedington catches up with the Little and Large Pub Co’s Manu Bhatt to get his take on the week’s news.

"We've been here before"

27-May-2022 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington catches up with Kuckoo's Rich Powell for his take on the current headlines, from rising costs and brewery sales through to continued confidence and business expansion.

The MA's Review of the Week

Pubs must remain an affordable treat

29-Apr-2022 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington catches up with Anglian Country Inns md James Nye to get his take on the week's news, from inflationary pressures, the return to the "new normal" and tackling the recruitment crisis.

The MA's Review of the Week

Profit margins must take a hit as pubs share the pain with customers

22-Apr-2022 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with Hydes Brewery's Adam Mayers to discuss the weeks news, from rising costs to the need for more effective Government.

Tackling the crippling cost increases

19-Apr-2022 By Ed Bedington

With sky-rocketing costs across all aspects of the trade, the Lock In team take a look at what's driving those, and any steps operators can take to mitigate and make savings.

The MA's Review of the Week

Experience will be key in face of rising prices

04-Mar-2022 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington catches up with Lancashire-based multiple Tim Tomlinson of the Hand Pulled Pub Company to discuss passing on price rises, growing consumer confidence and the importance of service.

'Price rises are only going to widen the gap between the on and off-trade'

14-Feb-2022 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington catches up with Lincoln Green Brewing's founder Anthony Hughes to talk beer, recycling, unsustainable price rises and what challenges the next few months hold for brewers and pub operators across the UK.

The MA's Review of the Week

"The only way we'll affect change on business rates is if we don't pay it"

04-Feb-2022 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington speaks to Frisco pubs Heath Ball to get his take on the week's news, from the rising costs of running a pub to the challenges facing the sector on taxation.

Rising costs are 'frightening'

12-Nov-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's editor Ed Bedington speaks to Brian Whiting of WH Pubs for his views on the week's news, from inflationary pressures and premiumisation through to the debate over dogs in pubs.

Beer prices

The average cost of a pint in each county in Great Britain revealed

29-Sep-2016 By Liam Coleman

There is an 87p difference in the price of a pint of ale between the cheapest and most expensive regions of the country, according to the Good Pub Guide 2017.

Comment

Punch director: Squeezing everything to find an extra profit

30-Jun-2015 By Paul Pavli

Are you converting sales into profit?

ALMR benchmarking survey shows red tape threatening recovery

09-Oct-2014 By James Wallin

Licensees are now spending more than 5% of annual turnover dealing with red tape, according to the latest Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers’ Benchmarking Survey, exclusively revealed in today's PMA.

Happy 10th birthday £21bn alcohol cost estimate!

28-Feb-2014 By Pete Brown

The figure for the so-called 'cost of alcohol' to the UK economy is simply a will-o’-the-wisp, says Pete Brown.

A case of give and take with this Government

20-Feb-2014 By Mike Berry

Just what is the Government up to? What it gives with one hand it takes away with the other.

ALMR sees ‘green shoots’ in the pub sector

05-Aug-2013 By Rob Willock

Signs of robust growth and confidence are creeping back into the pub sector, according to the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR).

Cost of running the average pub increases

02-Aug-2013 By Mark Wingett

Like-for-like sales climbed 5.8% across the UK’s pub sector in the year to October 2012, with community locals and food led outlets outperforming the market, according to the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailer’s (ALMR) latest Benchmarking Survey...

‘Control of costs and margins are key’

16-Sep-2011 By Michelle Perrett

Will Clayton, the entrepreneur behind Gresham Inns and Leicester Square wine bar, the Cork & Bottle, claims that many businesses are spending a disproportionate amount of time looking to increase sales, when they are running a business where costs...

Good advice — why people don't use it

10-Nov-2010 By Paul Wigham

I sat this week on the inaugural meeting of the BII Panel of Professional Advisors and it sparked debate on a number of issues, says Paul Wigham.

Loungers ups expansion

10-Jun-2010 By Gemma McKenna

Bristol-based group Loungers is expanding faster than anticipated, and has just signed a deal on its 17th site. The company, which was founded in...

Heineken makes "excellent progress" in UK

23-Feb-2010 By Hamish Champ

Heineken, the Dutch-owned brewer that acquired Scottish & Newcastle two years ago, said it made "excellent progress" in improving its UK...

Alcohol code will cost pubs £859

02-Feb-2010 By Gemma McKenna

The mandatory code will cost £859 per pub in the first year — £613 more than original estimates. The Home Office estimates the total cost across...

Pub benchmarking survey open to all

17-Nov-2009 By Ewan Turney

A benchmarking survey of pub operating costs — designed to help in rent calculations — has been opened up to the whole trade for the first time....

London Town to hire caretakers for its closed pubs

29-Sep-2009 By Hamish Champ

Tenanted and managed pub operator London Town is on the lookout for nightwatchmen - and women - to keep on eye on its closed pubs. London Town plans...

Research shows frozen food is better value for pubs

14-Jul-2009

Frozen food represents better value for pubs than making dishes from scratch, claims new research. Commissioned by the British Frozen Food Federation...

Bar Aid - Hobart tackles dirty glasses

05-Jun-2009

Hobart has launched a range of cost effective warewashers aiming to tackle the perennial problem of dirty glasses. Built in Hobart's German factory,...

Code to cost pubs up to £246 each

15-May-2009 By John Harrington

Current plans to force pubs to abide by a mandatory alcohol retailing code are set to cost far less than originally expected. It would cost each pub...

Westminster takes credit for crime drop since Licensing Act

16-Apr-2009 By William Rowland

Westminster Council claims a drop in alcohol-related crime since the introduction of the Licensing Act is due to its tough stance on later opening....

Enterprise Inns sets up web "help desk

19-Mar-2009

Enterprise Inns has hired consultancy firm Gleeds to develop a web based help desk for licensees dealing with repair work in their pubs.After Gleeds...

Budgeting for all the add-ons

06-Sep-2007

Be alert to the hidden costs when buying a pub lease, says Simon Stracey, commercial director at Marlborough Leisure Everyone knows that when you buy...

Payroll and energy costs cut pub profits

25-Apr-2007

ALMR reveals 60% of a pub's turnover is spent just keeping it open

Licensing costs top £750,000 at Young's

17-Nov-2005

by The PMA Team The licensing reform process has cost London brewer Young's around £750,000, figures show. Visits from fire officers as part of the...

Licensing reform will cost licensees more, says Neame

04-Oct-2002

Kill the Bill campaigner Stuart Neame has accused the government of fiddling the figures over licensing reform. Stuart Neame, vice chairman of Kent...