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Claimed charges: Natwest refunded Bally and Lesley Auluk

BBPA assures MPs over direct debit fines

By John Harrington

The BBPA has written to MPs investigating pubcos saying it's "not aware" of its members taking fines directly from licensees' bank accounts.

Mulholland: concerns raise in House

MP questions Enterprise's 'litigiousness'

By Ewan Turney

Liberal Democrat MP Greg Mulholland has raised a question in Parliament over the attitude of Enterprise Inns towards MPs on the Business and Enterprise Committee.

Fair Pint: challenge to BBPA

'Publish code in next 24hrs or we will'

By Ewan Turney

Publish your new code of practice in the next 24 hours or we will — that's the challenge to the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) laid down...

Cotton: will have been BHA boss for 10 years

Cotton to step down as BHA boss

By Ewan Turney

British Hospitality Association (BHA) chief executive Bob Cotton is to step down in July 2010, following the general election.

Anne McIntosh with JDW manager Matt Creighton

Tory MP holds office in JDW pub

By Ewan Turney

Conservative MP and Shadow Minister for the Enviromnent, Anne McIntosh, held an hour-long surgery at a Wetherspoon's pub in Thirsk, in her north...

Clapham: wants an end to the tie

Second BEC MP calls for end to beer tie

By Ewan Turney

A second member of the Business and Enterprise Committee (BEC) inquiry into pubco power has called for the beer tie to be outlawed.

Campaign has received support from Westminster

Court not Caution gets Parliamentary backing

By Ewan Turney

National Pubwatch's campaign to ensure thugs who attack licensees or pub staff face proper justice has received backing in Parliament. The Court Not...

Fair Pint: lobby day for MPs

Fair Pint to hold lobby day with MPs

By Ewan Turney

The anti-beer tie Fair Pint campaign group will be holding a lobby day at Parliament on 20 May. Tied tenants will be meeting with MPs at Westminster...

Hoyle: wants the tie to be outlawed

Outlaw the tie, says BEC MP

By Ewan Turney

A key member of the Business and Enterprise Committee inquiry into pubco power has called for the beer tie to be outlawed.

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Have you met your MP? Fewer than one in five (17 per cent) of licensees have, according to a recent poll on ThePublican.com Proud of Pubs Week is the...

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Your say

BII backs MA against alcohol duty hikes I totally support your lead and editorial in the Morning Advertiser dated 10 April. I will certainly ensure...

MP calls for smaller wine measures

MP calls for smaller wine measures

By Ewan Turney

An MP has called for pubs to be forced to sell wine in 125ml glasses. Lib Dem health spokesman Greg Mulholland, a member of the All-Party...