Electricity

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.

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.

Licensee sees energy bill rise by 118%

04-Feb-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Licensee sees electricity bill soar to more than double, going from an average of £2,700 per month last year to £5,900 in December 2021.

GMB backs tenant in Star Pubs & Bars repairs dispute

02-Oct-2013 By Gurjit Degun

GMB, the union for tied tenants, has called on Star Pubs & Bars to repair a pub near Slough, Berkshire, where a surveyor believes the tenant is paying £25,000 too much in rent.

Heineken UK suspends green power station service

02-Feb-2010 By Ewan Turney

Heineken UK has temporarily shut down its revolutionary biomass power stations at its breweries in Manchester and Tadcaster after suffering from...

Mark Daniels: Hypermiling my electricity bill

21-Jul-2009

I've recently purchased a new car. I'm not saying this because I feel I have bragging rights, nor did I do it because I've got plenty of cash to...

Legal loophole blocks cellar spies, say hosts

11-Mar-2004

By Tony Halstead A group of Punch lessees claim they have unearthed a legal loophole to stop the company installing controversial beerflow monitors...