Prime Minister David Cameron has confirmed that the business rates review will “back small firms” by ensuring there is clearer billing, better communication and a more efficient appeal system.
The VAT Club is planning to open an office in London and appoint a deputy to Jacques Borel in an effort to turbo-charge the campaign for a lower rate of VAT on hospitality after the Treasury formally rejected its arguments.
Pub property agents have welcomed Ed Miliband’s commitment to freeze business rates for small firms if there is a Labour Government, but are sceptical as to whether it would go ahead.
Community pubs minister Brandon Lewis has slammed the Unite union and the Labour Party for the Kuehne + Nagel Drinks Logistics planned 24-hour strike action by employees.
A Norfolk landlady is hoping to push pubs to the top of the Government’s agenda after attending Labour’s inaugural business reception in London last week.
Oh dear, it would seem somebody in Government has been speaking cobblers again. Of all the bonkers drivel spouted from our politicians this weekend, it was Ed Balls' pronouncement that really made me laugh.
Critical decisions lie ahead in this Parliament that will affect the pub trade for years to come. MPs will have their say on a host of new rules and...
TV star licensee Jay Smith is working with Labour leadership hopeful David Miliband on his campaign to save the pub. Smith, who runs Monty's in York...
Pubs across Edinburgh are calling time on their Sky subscriptions after facing a price hike by the broadcasting giant. A shake-up of how annual fees...
Wetherspoon founder Tim Martin has called for the British public to kick Gordon Brown out of office. Martin told The Sun the Prime Minister was like...
Cider could increase by 10p a pint, following the Chancellor's decision to hike duty by 13% from Sunday. Alastair Darling unveiled plans to iron out...
The Budget is to be held on March 24, Gordon Brown confirmed this morning. The Prime Minister announced the date of the Budget as he gave a speech in...
Councils will be able to set a blanket curfew for pub opening hours in designated problem areas under new plans from Gordon Brown. Councillors will also be given the power to instigate a review of a licence themselves.
Gordon Brown will announce that local councils are to be given new powers to stop pubs and clubs opening for 24-hours a day. The move will be part of...
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has branded Gordon Brown the "worst Prime Minister in history" in the aftermath of yesterday's Budget. Speaking to...
Gordon Brown has given his firm backing to an MP who has proposed controversial measures to clampdown on how alcohol is sold and displayed. The Prime...
The licensee of a Polish bar has vowed to take his battle to serve beer in litres all the way to the House of Lords after being threatened with a £2,000 fine and given 28 days to switch glassware over to pints.
Off-licences which sell booze to under-18s will be shut down to tackle the binge drinking plague. Gordon Brown promised to strip shopkeepers of their...
Busy location on coastal main road
Extensively renovated detached public house
Five trade areas (100)
Sizeable refurbished 4-5 bedroom accommodation
Newly created beer garden (125)
Established and popular business...
