Industry Framework Code

PGB report

Pubco audit: Concerns over BDM training and new agreement waivers

07-Dec-2015 By Mike Berry

There is still room for improvement in the training of business development managers (BDMs) by pubcos as less than two thirds are properly qualified, according to the annual compliance report by the Pub Governing Body (PGB).

Pubcos warned over compliance with Industry Framework Code

29-Jan-2015 By Ellie Bothwell

Pub companies are increasingly waiving business plans when granting new lease and tenancy agreements, resulting in them being non-compliant with the Industry Framework Code (IFC), according to a new report from the Pub Governing Body (PGB).

Punch Taverns code accredited under version 6 of the Industry Framework Code

04-Jun-2013 By Helen Gilbert

Punch Taverns has become the first pub company to achieve BIIBAS accreditation for its code of practice under version six of the industry framework code, which was released in March this year.

BBPA publishes Version 6 of the Industry Framework Code

11-Feb-2013

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has published version six of the Industry Framework Code of Practice for Tied Tenanted and Leased Pubs.

Exclusive: Minister Jo Swinson said Government intervened after evidence showed industry "stalemate" over pubco-tenant relationship

07-Feb-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Minister Jo Swinson said the Government intervened in the pubco-tenant relationship after evidence submitted showed a “stalemate” within the industry.

Tenants set to publish their own industry framework code for pubco-tenant relationship

26-Oct-2012 By Michelle Perrett

A group of tenants is producing its own industry framework code (IFC) over the pubco-tenant relationship.

BBPA defends itself against Mulholland accusations over the Industry Framework Code

24-Sep-2012 By Michelle Perrett

The British Beer & Pub Association has defended itself against accusations that it is leading politicians “up the garden path” over the Industry Framework Code (IFC).

Revised pub Industry Framework Code to come into force in October

30-Apr-2012 By Tony Halstead

Version six of the improved and revised Industry Framework Code governing tenant-pubco relations is on track to come into force at the end of October, British Beer & Pub Association chief executive Brigid Simmonds said last week.

'Give self-regulation deal a chance'

22-Mar-2012 By Michelle Perrett

Government minister Norman Lamb has made a plea to the industry to give the self-regulation deal over the pubco-tenant relationship a “chance to succeed”.

BBPA publishes new Industry Framework Code

22-Dec-2011

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has unveiled its newly strengthened Industry Framework Code of Practice (IFC), which is part of its self-regulation agreement with the government over the pubco/tenant relationship.

BIS: ALMR "deeply disappointed"

24-Nov-2011 By Gurjit Degun

The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has expressed “deep disappointment” at the news that the Government has decided not to regulate the behaviour of the major pub companies.

BIS: Government shuns statutory code

24-Nov-2011 By Michelle Perrett

The Government has failed to introduce a Statutory Code of Practice to manage the pubco/tenant relationship in its response to the recommendations of the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee (BISC).

Practice can make our trade perfect

28-Jul-2010 By Neil Morgan

The Pub Industry Framework Code of Practice has made me optimistic that the future of this industry is on firmer footing, says Neil Morgan.