Current Economic Climate

It’s all just self, self, self with this Government

06-Dec-2012 By John Harrington

Self-regulation is all the rage these days. Despite the appalling acts committed by some members of my profession in recent years, David Cameron has stated his opposition to Lord Justice Leveson’s call for an independent press watchdog, enshrined in law.

Helping you meet the needs of customers

24-Nov-2011 By Andrew Cowan

Having recently returned to the UK from my role as Commercial Director for Diageo in Ireland, my first impression of pubs over here at the moment is of a sector that is vibrant and responsive to meeting the needs of today’s pub visitor.

Bargain hard in buyers' market

15-Apr-2010 By The PMA Team

Given the current economic climate, what should tough-minded new licensees be asking for in their leases, says The PMA Team.

Report calls for 'radical' re-think on executive pay

12-Oct-2009 By Hamish Champ

The current economic climate means the way senior executives in the leisure sector are paid will have to "radically re-thought", according to a...

Survival of community pubs 'quite remarkable'

07-May-2009 By Ewan Turney

The survival of the community pub in the current economic climate is "quite remarkable", according to a new report into the future of pubs. New...

Service and quality are keys to success

05-Feb-2009 By Stephen Crawley

In the current economic climate it is pleasing to find pubs bucking the trends, says Stephen Crawley.

Pubcos offer £18m cash lifeline for hosts

11-Sep-2008 By The PMA Team

Thousands of tenanted pubs are receiving special help as they struggle with "the biggest test" for the industry in living memory, according to an MA survey of four major quoted pubcos.