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Minister confident OFT would be "open-minded" in beer tie probe

30-Jun-2009 By James Wilmore

A government minister has said he has "every confidence" in the ability of the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) to review the beer tie in an...

CAMRA hopes for beer tie market study after OFT meeting

09-Jun-2009 By James Wilmore

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) may consider carrying out a market study of the beer tie in response to a "super-complaint" about the model, The...

90 days to reshape the trade

04-Jun-2009 By Andrew Pring

The Campaign for Real Ale has stepped into the fray over the beer tie — to the dismay of the Fair Pint campaigners, says Andrew Pring.

CAMRA to lodge beer tie "super complaint" by end of the month

02-Jun-2009 By James Wilmore

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) will lodge a fast track "super complaint" with the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) about the beer tie by the end of...

Government minister "pleased" OFT may look at pubco issues

14-May-2009 By James Wilmore

A government minister has said he is aware of the "concerns" around pubco power and is "pleased" the Office for Fair Trading (OFT) might re-examine...

Camra eyes OFT beer tie 'super complaint'

14-Apr-2009 By Ewan Turney

The Campaign for Real Ale will approach the Office of Fair Trading about making a "super-complaint" about the operation of the beer tie to ensure a thorough investigation and swift resolution to the issue.

Pubco probe 'will urge OFT review'

13-Mar-2009 By John Harrington

A senior pubco figure says it's a "racing certainty" the Parliamentary inquiry into pub companies will recommend the Office of Fair Trading...

Fair Pint asks OFT to look at pubco discounts

04-Nov-2008 By Ewan Turney

The Fair Pint campaign group has asked the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) to investigate the level of discount pubcos pass on to their tenants.

A constant state of flux

03-Nov-2008

Twenty years ago the brewing and pub industry was, as usual, grumbling. In 1986 the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) had ordered the Monopolies &...

Gov: Contact OFT with pubco concerns

16-Jul-2008 By Ewan Turney

The Government has told tenants who have examples of anti-competitive behaviour from their pubco to contact the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).

Coulson: OFT cops out of helping hosts escape the dreaded tie

09-May-2008 By Peter Coulson

MA legal editor Peter Coulson considers the OFT's role in investigating the beer tie

OFT rejects new pubco probe

24-Apr-2008 By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.u

OFT: lease agreements do not raise concerns Situation "extremely worrying," says MP The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has rejected calls for a new...

OFT denies agreement on minimum pricing

07-Apr-2008 By James Wilmore

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has denied it has given government ministers the green light to introduce minimum pricing on alcohol. Weekend press...

OFT: Legislation needed for minimum price talks

03-Apr-2008 By Ewan Turney

A minimum price for alcohol could be set if there were "exceptional and compelling reasons of public policy," according to the OFT

Supermarkets admit milk price fixing

07-Dec-2007

Supermarket groups Sainsbury's and Asda have admitted fixing the price of dairy products including milk, cheese and butter after striking a deal with...

NewsDigest

22-Nov-2007

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has cleared the merger of beer-flow monitor companies Brulines and Nucleus Data. Brulines chief executive James...

Supermarkets accused of dairy price fixing

20-Sep-2007

Leading supermarkets have been accused of working together to keep the price of dairy products artificially high. The Office of Fair Trading (OFT)...

Rival aims to halt Nucleus/ Brulines deal

13-Sep-2007

Dispense monitoring company Cotec Technology has lodged a formal objection with the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) to the proposed £3.8m acquisition...

Rival calls for Brulines/Nucleus merger to be referred

11-Sep-2007 By Hamish Champ

Dispense monitoring company Cotec Technology has lodged a formal objection with the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) to the proposed acquisition of...

Help us fight the scam artists

10-May-2007 By James Wilmore

The Publican is taking evidence from pubs that have been scammed directly to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).Following the launch of Scamwatch...

OFT and Visa to intervene in Crehan spat

31-May-2006

The Office of Fair Trading and credit card company Visa have been given permission to intervene in the legal dispute between former Inntrepreneur...

OFT's 11th-hour intervention in Crehan tied lease pub row

30-May-2006

The Office of Fair Trading has made an 11th-hour bid to intervene in the long-running legal row between ex-Inntrepreneur licensee Bernard Crehan and Japanese bank Nomura. NEW COMMENT

Crehan case could be delayed

23-May-2006

The landmark case of Bernie Crehan Vs Inntrepreneur could be further delayed because of spiralling costs and possible intervention by the Office of...

OFT and DTI's Scam Awareness Month

09-Feb-2006

If an offer seems too good to be true then it probably is - that's the key message of Scam Awareness Month. A host of initiatives will be launched...

GK's rebel tenants step up bid for fairer prices

27-Oct-2005 By Ewan Turney

Every tenant in the Greene King Pub Partners estate should today be receiving a letter from rebel group leader Meeko Oates urging them to sign up to...

Busy hosts targeted by cold callers warns OFT

26-May-2005

by Ewan Turney Licensees ­ warned they are a prime target for cold call scammers claiming to be selling advert slots in magazines for emergency...

Pubsite to clean up act in wake of OFT probe

07-Apr-2005

by John Harrington The firm behind an on-line pub directory, which made misleading guarantees to licensees of coaches full of customers, has...

New challenge to pub industry following inquiry

16-Mar-2005

The pub industry has been charged with drawing up a new code of conduct governing the relationship between pubcos and tenants, following last year's...

OFT looks into till roll scam

10-Mar-2005

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is investigating the business activities of a company that has been targeting the pub trade.Paper Roll Logistics -...

OFT rules Nottingham pricing scheme illegal

24-Feb-2005

by Tony Halstead A drinker who complained about the price of a pint after pubs tried to set a minimum price for beer in Nottingham has seen his case...

Setting the record straight on pricing

17-Feb-2005

I am not sure that I entirely agree with the conclusions of the front page story last week on minimum pricing, and in particular that the Office of...

Taunton minimum pricing illegal, says OFT

27-Oct-2004

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has told a council that its minimum pricing scheme is illegal.As the debate over the schemes continues, Taunton...

Leeds price scheme needs council lead'

07-Oct-2004

The group that represents licensed venues in Leeds is to stop its drive to implement a minimum pricing scheme and put the issue in the hands of the...

OFT giving mixed messages over minimum pricing

07-Oct-2004

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is firing mixed messages at licensees and local authorities over minimum pricing schemes.But there are new hopes...

OFT ruling scuppers minimum pricing

23-Sep-2004

Home Office told that pubs taking part in schemes risk legal action by Ewan Turney The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has told the Home Office thatall...

Notts man refers local pricing scheme to OFT

23-Sep-2004

by Ewan Turney A 60-year-old Nottingham man has plunged the town's fledgling minimum pricing scheme into jeopardy by complaining to the Office of...

A spanner in the works

23-Sep-2004

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) was called to give evidence at the pubco inquiry. But with the OFT sticking rigidly to its remit, was it the right...

OFT to give evidence in tie investigation

15-Jul-2004

The parliamentary pubco investigation took another twist this week when it was announced that the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is to give...

OFT closes case on Sky

02-Apr-2004

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has closed its investigation into Sky's pricing policy in a move which has outraged licensees and pub operators.The...

Fixed pricing set for OFT approval'

25-Mar-2004

by The PMA Team The Office of Fair Trading is set to approve minimum pricing schemes in Middlesbrough and Bournemouth, according to Bar Entertainment...

Legal advice: End cab chaos at closing time

28-Nov-2003

More cabs at closing time would cut down on disorder.by Richard Williams of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson...

Police say price policy works

07-Aug-2003

by Tony Halstead Police in Bournemouth and Middlesbrough are claiming almost 100% compliance by pubs and clubs following the launch of minimum drinks...

Drink pricing is in a fix

03-Jul-2003

Adam Withrington looks at how minimum pricing schemes may work as a solution to binge-drinking.Fighting, the spilling of blood and no small amount of...

OFT gets tough over

15-May-2003

scam registration ads By The PMA Team The Office of Fair Trading has taken action against five companies sending scam letters to licensees demanding...

OFT tackles data scams

08-May-2003

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has been taking action against a raft of data protection companies.Companies that are threatening businesses,...

FSB vows to fight on over pubco power

03-Apr-2003

The Federation of Small Busi-nesses is to fight on against pubco power, despite last week being told that the Office of Fair Trading sees no grounds...

Glasgow considers happy hour ban

13-Nov-2002

Glasgow Council is the latest council to consider introducing a ban on price promotions and happy hours for licensees in the city. Many local...

Licensees could be fined for defying Office of Fair Trading

17-Oct-2002

Licensees could be fined tens of thousands of pounds if they sign up to controversial minimum pricing schemes.The controversial schemes introduced by...

Perth standing firm over prices

10-Oct-2002

by Tom Stainer Perth's Licensing Board has voted to continue to defy the Office of Fair Trading and extend its controversial minimum pricing scheme,...

BBPA expresses fears

03-Oct-2002

over Perth price-fixing By The PMA Team and David Castle The British Beer & Pub Association has warned that the price-fixing scheme agreed by...