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Government announces plans to extend pub opening hours to help celebrate royal wedding

08-Jan-2018 By Georgina Townshend

A four-week consultation on plans to extend pub opening hours for the upcoming royal wedding, which would give a £10m boost to the trade, has been largely welcomed by industry insiders - although some believe it is "barking up the wrong tree".

Prince Andrew gives London pub sign Royal seal of approval

09-Jul-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

His Royal Highness Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, has given his blessing for the Duke of York pub in Fitzrovia to feature his portrait on its new sign.

Inventive seeks premium bars

10-Sep-2013 By John Harrington

Inventive Leisure, the Revolution bar operator, will look to acquire existing premium-bar businesses for its expansion programme, chief executive Mark McQuater has said.

Comrades, the time has come

09-Apr-2013 By Robert Sayles

They’d been summoned for another meeting. The air filled with sounds of excited chatter as the farm animals made their way along the well-worn path to the barn. Speculation was rife as to the purpose of the summons. 

Famous Fuller's pub gets a Royal visit

04-Feb-2013 By Adam Pescod

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall paid a visit to famous Fuller’s pub the Parcel Yard in King’s Cross Station last week as part of their trip on the London Underground to mark the network’s 150th anniversary.

The Big Interview: Roy Ellis

08-Feb-2012 By Lesley Foottit

Inventive Leisure has consistently expanded its business for more than 20 years. Chief executive Roy Ellis tells Lesley Foottit how he weathers the storms and keeps the brand fresh.

Our high street pub: Woody's

08-Oct-2009

Licensee: Natalie Coleshill Pub: Woody's Location: Northwood Hills, North London Time in the pub: six months Staff: 6 Sales mix: 100% wet (but soon...

Mark Daniels: Merry Christmas, Everyone...

19-Dec-2008

It's that time of year again and, in the immortal words of Shakin' Stevens, it's time for a bit of love and understanding, parties and celebration,...

John McNamara to leave BII

04-Aug-2008 By The PMA Team

BII chief executive John McNamara is leaving the organisation after six and half years in the role after being head hunted to take over the Alliance of Sector Skills Councils, the MA can reveal.

My Shout: Let's hear it for warm fuzzy feelings in pubs

24-Apr-2008 By Peter Linacre

GlassHouse chief executive Peter Linacre considers how the best pubs instill a feeling of inner warmth

Business boosters

03-Apr-2008

Ideas for driving food sales at your pub Family Friday Where: Queens Head Inn, Brandeston, Suffolk. www.queenshead-brandeston.co.uk The idea: On the...

BarTalk

15-Mar-2007

Should Prince Charles voice his political views? Maggie Pattinson The Crofters Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria He is not the monarch yet - so yes, he...