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Pubcos' ratings upgraded by HSBC

16-Aug-2018 By Emily Hawkins

HSBC has upgraded its ratings for Mitchells & Butlers and Greene King despite a mixed performance because of wet weather conditions earlier this year.

Licensees urged to check loan details

02-Dec-2011

Licensees are being urged to check any financial products they have attached to their mortgages or loans as they could find themselves facing huge financial costs.

Host thanks MA in HSBC loan victory

20-Aug-2009 By John Harrington

A licensee has thanked the Morning Advertiser after HSBC agreed to loan her £20,000 following the bank's initial refusal. In a victory for the MA's...

Proof that HSBC won't lend to pubs

11-Jun-2009 By John Harrington

HSBC is the bank that likes to say "no" to pubs — it's official. An email from an HSBC local manager, seen by the Morning Advertiser, shows clearly...

HSBC sorry for saying it won't lend to pubs

29-May-2009 By John Harrington

HSBC has admitted one of its staff told a licensee the bank won't lend to pubs — and has apologised.

HSBC U-turn for host refused loan

26-Mar-2009 By John Harrington

HSBC has temporarily reduced payments on a pub's mortgage after the licensee confronted a divisional manager at a local banking summit for small...

'HSBC curbs lending to pubs'

11-Aug-2008

Banking giant HSBC has launched a crackdown on lending to bars, restaurant and hotel groups. The decision will add to the gloom in the industry,...

Pub threatened by bank's cautious policy

22-May-2008 By Matt Eley Matt

A struggling licensee believes a bank's cautious approach to lending to pubs could see him go out of business. Gerry Hall, who runs freehouse pub the...