Money

Economy shrinkage ‘less than feared’ but 1m job losses and low earnings loom

06-Aug-2020 By Nicholas Robinson

The Bank of England has predicted that the economy will not shrink as much as first thought following the coronavirus pandemic, but it will take longer to recover while job losses are likely to hit 7.5% later this year and average earnings likely to shrink....

Publican’s daughter recoups stolen £3.4k takings

25-Feb-2020 By Alice Leader

A theft of more than £3,000 worth of pub takings almost saw a hospitalised publican become homeless as the burglary threatened the pub’s closure – but his daughter’s fundraiser saved the day.

9 things to know about the new £20 note

20-Feb-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

The new polymer £20 note is due is being released into circulation today (20 February) and it has various security features that can help operators confirm the money is genuine.

What funding options are available to pub operators?

18-Oct-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

Picking the right type of finance is crucial so you don’t end up out of pocket – this guide could help you save more than a pretty penny.

Pubs ‘ideal’ venue for new ATMs in £1m cash machine rollout

02-Oct-2019 By Stuart Stone

Communities with limited access to ATMs will be able to request a no-charge cashpoint under a new £1m scheme, with rural pubs highlighted as ‘ideal’ locations.

How pub workers can beat the January blues

09-Jan-2018 By Stuart Stone

In light of seasonal splurging and early December paydays, the Licensed Trade Charity has issued a short guide to help pub workers beat January money blues.

Festive appeal to remove fake banknotes from circulation

06-Dec-2017 By Stuart Stone

Independent crime stopping charity Crimestoppers has appealed to the public for information on those making, buying or selling counterfeit notes.

What does the interest rates rise mean for pubs?

02-Nov-2017 By Stuart Stone

For the first time since July 2007 the government has increased interest rates. Here’s how the decision could affect the average British pub.

Pub fights £22,000 electricity bill that could shut premises

27-Oct-2017 By Fred A'Court

A pub husband and wife team are fighting a £22,000 electricity bill that they fear, if unresolved, could force the closure of their pub by Christmas.

Consumers twice as likely to use smartphones to pay for lunch

20-Sep-2017 By Michelle Perrett

People are more likely to use their smartphone to pay for lunch than they were a year ago, new research from Vianet has revealed.

Publican ordered to pay more than £100,000 after he 'avoided paying business rates'

11-Aug-2017 By Georgina Townshend

A publican was ordered to pay more than £95,000 in unpaid businesses rates and £16,000 in legal costs to Basildon Council last week.

Mitchells and Butlers introduces frictionless payment with Flypay

12-May-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) is rolling out frictionless payments across its estate to allow people to pay at their table and run a bar tab using apps and Flypay technology.

Larger employers now paying into apprenticeship levy pot

10-Apr-2017 By Liam Coleman

Businesses with an annual wage bill of more than £3m have had to start paying the apprenticeship levy.

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Innis & Gunn smashes £1m crowdfunding target in just 72 hours

03-Nov-2016 By Daniel Woolfson

Scottish brewer Innis & Gunn (I&G) has raised £1m in equity via crowdfunding after running a campaign for just 72 hours. 

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Greene King to offer discounted services for licensees

27-Oct-2016 By Liam Coleman

Pub company Greene King has launched a 'toolkit' to help licensees save money on various services relating to the day-to-day running of the pub.