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Publican Awards: more reasons why you should enter from the 2017 winners

27-Oct-2017 By MA editorial

The level of scrutiny businesses come under during the judging process of the Publican Awards means it is the one to win. This year's champions told The Morning Advertiser about the impact winning has had on their businesses.

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Publican Awards: the 2017 winners explain why you should enter for 2018

25-Oct-2017 By Ed Bedington

Because of the intensity of competition and the thoroughness with which entrants to the categories are scrutinised, the Publican Awards are rightly judged the ones to win. So what does it take to come out on top? Find out from the first round of our profiles...

Pubs code adjudicator raises concerns over Calderbank letters

15-Aug-2017 By Georgina Townshend

The pubs code adjudicator (PCA) has urged tied pub tenants to alert him if they receive a Calderbank Offer letter from their pubco during tied rent reviews, after concerns one has “broken a commitment to no longer use them”.

What's in a name? The stories behind pub monikers

12-Jun-2017 By Claire Churchard

Pub names are part of the social fabric of Britain. But have you ever wondered why your local is called what it is or why its name may have changed over the years? Here, we take a look at the stories behind the names

Stonegate thanks staff for awards win with food and drink discount

19-Mar-2017 By Liam Coleman

Employees at pubco Stonegate will share in the success of the company’s double win at The Publican Awards as the employer is giving them 50% off all food and drink in May.

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Meet the Publican Awards nominees: Best Managed Pub Company (2-50 sites), sponsored by Molson Coors

22-Dec-2016 By Liam Coleman

Five managed pub companies with fewer than 50 sites have been shortlisted for this category at March's Publican Awards.

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New World Trading Company profit rises 63%

19-Oct-2016 By James Evison

The New World Trading Company has seen profit increase by 63% and sales rise by 70%, according to its latest financial figures.

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Winners of Great British Pub Awards 2016 revealed

05-Oct-2016 By Oli Gross

The Bull at Ditchling, East Sussex, has claimed the title of Great British Pub of the Year in the Great British Pub Awards 2016.

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The hunt is on for the Great British Pub

28-Apr-2016 By PMA

The hunt is now on for the UK’s best pubs and this year we’re making it even simpler for bars across the UK to enter the competition.

Publican Awards 2016: Best managed pub company (2-50 sites)

14-Mar-2016 By Ben Winstanley

The New World Trading Company was celebrating double success at the Publican Awards in London after accepting the award for Best Managed Pub Company (2-50 sites), sponsored by Molson Coors.

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Star reveals location of first managed pub for training staff

28-Jan-2016 By James Wallin, MC Allegra FS

Star Pubs & Bars has revealed the location of its first managed pub in Nottingham, the Eagles Corner.

Punch unveils new operating format

12-Nov-2015 By James Wallin, MC Allegra FS

Punch Taverns has revealed details of its new operating models including a turnover based agreement, its first managed house and commercial free-of-tie arrangements as well as the potential to franchise out some of its concepts.

Publican Awards: It's the last chance for entries

10-Nov-2015 By PMA

There’s still an opportunity for all pub companies to test their mettle against their contemporaries following a week’s extension to the Publican Awards 2016 entry deadline.

First Enterprise 'managed expert' pub opens; further sites in pipeline

08-Oct-2015 By Mike Berry

Enterprise Inns and trade veteran Rupert Clevely have opened their first managed pub under the joint-venture Hippo Inns brand.

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Community Pubs Day: Kris Hopkins on pubs

23-Mar-2015 By James Evison

The Publican's Morning Advertiser caught up with community pubs minister Kris Hopkins during the Publican Awards 2015 judging day.

Wadworth rolls out its segmentation project to tenanted estate

09-Feb-2015 By James Wallin, M&C Report

After a successful trial in its managed house division, Wadworth is rolling out its segmentation programme into its tenanted and leased estate, the Publican's Morning Advertiser's sister title M&C Report has learnt.

BBPA Running A Pub guide: Operating costs rise again

05-Feb-2015 By Mike Berry

Total operating costs of running tenanted and leased pubs increased last year — with rises across all types of pub businesses, according to the British Beer & Pub Association’s (BBPA) latest Running a Pub benchmarking survey of companies representing...

Robinsons first managed pub set to open

21-Jan-2015 By James Wallin, M&C Report

North-west based brewer and pub operator Frederic Robinson is to unveil its first managed pub next week, the Publican's Morning Advertiser's sister title M&C Report has learnt.

Enterprise tenant of the Pattenmakers Arms quits pub

20-Oct-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

The licensee of the Pattenmakers Arms in Derbyshire has handed her keys back to Enterprise Inns, seven months after reaching a new five-year agreement with the pubco.

Publican Awards 2015: entries close this month

10-Oct-2014 By Jo Bruce

The closing date for entries in the Publican Awards is fast approaching. There are 11 main categories open for entry including Best Managed Pub Company, Best Tenanted/Leased Pub Company, Best Food Offer, Best Drinks Offer, Best Pub Employer, Best Accommodation...

BII chief hints at extending membership services

08-Oct-2014 By John Harrington, M&C Report

The BII could provide services for leisure and hospitality operators beyond its traditional publican base, chief executive Tim Hulme has said.

Management gold rush

01-Oct-2014 By Rob Willock

Directly managed pubs are suddenly in vogue among traditional leased and tenanted operators. We recently reported on Harveys’ plans to convert up to half of its estate to managed. Meanwhile Batemans, Brakspear, Charles Wells, Robinsons and Tadcaster are...

Statutory code bill publication sparks concern about ‘lack of clarity’

25-Jun-2014 By James Wallin

The Government has today published the bill containing its plans for a statutory code for the tenanted pub sector.

Three in four PMA readers think statutory code plans don't go far enough

10-Jun-2014 By James Wallin

Readers of the Publican’s Morning Advertiser have called for the Government to go further in its plans to regulate the pubco/tenant relationship.

Publican Awards 2014: Winners crowned at glittering London ceremony

25-Mar-2014 By Mike Berry

Oakman Inns and Young's were double award winners at the Publican Awards 2014 last night, with many of the industry’s leading pubcos recognised for their successes.

Picture gallery: Pubs at Christmas 2013

20-Dec-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

The Publican's Morning Advertiser takes a look at how licensees have been getting into the festive spirit and decorating their pubs for Christmas.

Statutory Code: Plans to legislate 'could close 1,600 pubs'

13-Dec-2013 By John Harrington

Plans to legislate in the pubco/tenant relationship could close up to 1,600 pubs, according to a report prepared for the Government.

Red Oak Taverns seeks more sites

27-Sep-2013 By John Harrington

Red Oak Taverns, the tenanted and managed pub company, is on the acquisitions trail after completing a refinancing, the Publican's Morning Advertiser's sister title M&C Report has learnt.

It's Better down the Pub campaign launches to consumers

11-Jun-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The It’s Better down the Pub campaign, which is backed by the Publican’s Morning Advertiser, had its consumer launch on Monday (10 June).

Final call for entries to BT Sport Great British Pub Awards 2013

30-May-2013 By Jo Bruce

Licensees have a final chance still to enter the BT Sport Great British Pub Awards and be in with a chance of winning a top BT Sport presenter to host an event at their  pub.

Statutory code consultation: the pub trade responds

22-Apr-2013

The Government published a consultation on the statutory code for the relationship between pub companies and their tenants today. Here is a selection of industry responses:

Celebrating the best in the business at the Publican Awards

20-Mar-2013 By Rob Willock

The Publican Awards, in association with Sky, was a night for celebrating in the company of friends, colleagues and competitors — in the way that only our industry knows how to do.

Freehouse Business Club, Nottingham Belfry picture gallery

29-Oct-2012

More than 120 freehouse owners heard from a range of expert speakers and entrepreneurial licensees at the latest Freehouse Business Club.

Pub fraudster sent to prison for eight months

10-Oct-2012 By Gurjit Degun

A serial conman who fleeced licensees out of hundreds of pounds has been jailed for eight months.

Senior pub figures to talk at Pub Retail Summit

03-Oct-2012 By John Harrington

Leading figures from across the sector are to speak at the Pub Retail Summit 2012, a must-attend conference focusing on the managed pub industry, at London’s Landmark Hotel on Thursday, 8 November.

Publican Awards 2013: Search is on for pub industry’s top pubcos

28-Sep-2012

After the merger of the Publican and the Morning Advertiser last year, the Publican Awards was relaunched as the blue-riband event for pubcos — and by far the biggest night in the industry’s calendar.

Booker teams up with British Roast Dinner Week to help pubs profit

27-Sep-2012 By Lesley Foottit

British Roast Dinner Week (1 to 7 October) has teamed up with wholesaler Booker to celebrate the favourite dish.

Great British Pub Awards 2012: Lass O’Gowrie crowned Great British Pub of the Year

14-Sep-2012 By Mike Berry

The Lass O’Gowrie in Manchester has been crowned Great British Pub of the Year 2012.

Property predictions for 2012

12-Jan-2012 By Gurjit Degun

Our panel of experts anticipates bottom-end price rises, significant managed-house investment, a growing freehouse appetite and possible relaxation of the tie.

One week left for Publican Award entries

02-Dec-2011

Pubcos have one week left to enter the Publican Awards 2012.

Shining light on the best in a changing industry

27-Oct-2011 By The PMA Team

It has always been the way. At any given moment in any given market there are winners and losers. No matter how dire the market conditions are, somebody — invariably quite a few people — will be prospering.

46% of tied tenants earn under £15k pa

30-Aug-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report

Forty six per cent of tied pub tenants earn less than £15,000 per year, more than twice the proportion among free-of-tie licensees, according to a new study that urges Government action on the beer tie.

A potential own goal for M&B

22-Jun-2011 By Pete Brown

Mitchells & Butlers' plan to turn the popular Engineer pub into a managed outlet could be disastrous for all, writes Pete Brown.

Publican awards celebrate trade's finest

07-Apr-2011 By PMA Reporter

The best licensees, pubs and companies have all been rewarded for their outstanding efforts at The Publican Awards. At a glamorous ceremony at the...

Fair Pint issues 'call to arms' over MPs' beer tie inquiry

17-Feb-2011 By Hamish Champ

Fair Pint, the anti-pubco campaign group, has issued a 'call to arms' over MPs' expected re-examination of the tied pub sector. Warning that the...

Pub customers petition Marston's over beer prices

15-Feb-2011 By Ewan Turney

A group of regulars at a Marston's tied pub in Chesterfield are to deliver a petition to the company complaining about the price of beer. Licensee...

Pub property market remains fragile

19-Jan-2011 By Gurjit Degun

Pub property prices stabilised in 2010, but the market remains fragile, according to leading property agent Christie+Co.

Wadworth nets M&B pub

27-Oct-2010 By Ewan Turney

Wiltshire brewer Wadworth has acquired the White Hart in Wytham, near Oxford from Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) for an undisclosed sum. Licensed...

BHS retail director joins Punch Pub Company

12-Aug-2010 By Ewan Turney

Punch Pub Company has appointed BHS retail director Darren Topp as national operations director. Topp's start date to join the 800-strong managed...

Rufus Hall: blooming marvellous

06-Aug-2010 By Phil Mellows

Orchid chief executive Rufus Hall talks to Phil Mellows about the view from the box-car of the recession.