Left-Wing Politics

Pubs code

Licensees left in dark over MRO amid claims pubs code 'wrongfully' delayed

12-May-2016 By Oli Gross

A last-minute delay to the pubs code has left many tied tenants in the dark as to whether they will qualify for the market rent only (MRO) option at their upcoming rent review.

Labour targets zero-hours 'abuses'

25-Apr-2014 By John Harrington

Employees on zero-hours contracts would have an automatic right to a fixed-term contract after 12 months with a company under Labour Party proposals to be announced by leader Ed Miliband today.

Multiple operator voices concerns over councils' 'lax' approach to rates rebates

27-Mar-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

A multiple operator fears many publicans will miss out on receiving the business rates rebates they are owed, due to some councils’ ‘lax’ approach to following up the Chancellor’s promises.

Kent licensee baffled by recruitment battle

07-Nov-2013 By Helen Gilbert

A Kent licensee has been left baffled by a dearth in school leavers applying for work at his pub, despite the current economic climate.

Welsh pub owner appeals for help to save his business

19-Jun-2013 By Noli Dinkovski

A freeholder in Wales has appealed for help to save his remote village pub after attempts to get the local community involved have proved unsuccessful.

Hamish Champ: Wanna go tie-free? Check out the Emerald Isle

22-Jun-2009 By Hamish Champ

Despite my own political stance being positioned somewhat to the left of centre the newspaper I regularly choose to read is the good ol' Daily...

Chris Maclean: am I doing the right thing?

05-Feb-2007 By Chris Maclean

I am sitting writing this in a pub with no customers in it.It is quarter past nine on a Sunday evening and there is no one in here.The last...

Hall & Woodhouse profits up 63% after soft drinks sale

01-Sep-2006 By The PMA Team

Brewer and retailer Hall & Woodhouse has seen a 63% rise in pre-tax profit in the year to 28 January 2006 after the sale of its soft drinks...