Sociology

Minister appointed to combat loneliness: what role can pubs play?

18-Jan-2018 By Stuart Stone

Tracey Crouch MP has been appointed as the Government’s minister for loneliness, in order to continue the work started by the late MP Jo Cox.

Men discuss issues at the pub, not on social media

27-Jul-2017 By Fred A'Court

When it comes to talking about serious issues with friends, men are more likely to want to discuss them in the pub than on social media.

Health

Alcohol 'good for body and mind'

09-Jan-2017 By Sara Hussein

Moderate and low-alcohol consumption could “improve” people’s personal and mental wellbeing, according to a recent study. 

Legislation

Pub stripped of ACV status to become Co-op store

24-Nov-2015 By Emily Sutherland

A Surrey pub that was stripped of its asset of community value status in September will be turned in to a Co-op after Woking Borough Council approved an application for change of use.

ACV

All of Otley's 19 pubs to remain listed as ACVs

03-Aug-2015 By Emily Sutherland

All 19 of Otley’s pubs will remain assets of community value (ACV) after the council upheld the Old Cock’s listing following a review.

1 in 5 millennials teetotal according to new survey

16-Jul-2015 By Emily Sutherland

One in five 16-24 year olds don’t drink any alcohol at all according to a new survey, with two thirds reporting that alcohol was either not very important or not at all important to their social lives.

Pubs urged to shout about their work for the community

03-Feb-2015 By Ellie Bothwell

Pubs are being encouraged to contact their local MPs and shout about their work for the community after the All-Party Parliamentary Corporate Responsibility Group (APCRG) launched a new initiative to celebrate responsible businesses.

Fleurets: Being an ‘asset of community value’ is not an advantage

27-Jan-2015 By Simon Hall

Last month the Campaign for Real Ale revealed that 600 pubs had been labelled assets of community value and this week the Government pledged to tighten planning regulations around ACV-listed pubs. But how does the listing affect the sale of a pub? Simon...

Licensed Trade Charity calls on publicans to support the lonely this Christmas

20-Nov-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) is urging publicans to reach out to a former colleague or friend who is on their own this Christmas.

EXPERT INSIGHTS

What’s the secret to social media?

02-Nov-2014 By PubFood

Karen Fewell, founder of @DigitalBlonde, a digital marketing consultancy and marketing training company for the hospitality industry helps answer the question

Consumers and businesses at odds over use of technology in pubs, study shows

16-Jul-2014 By Alex Reed

Consumers and business leaders differ greatly in opinion on the future use of mobile technology as a hospitality tool, according to new research.

Pubs cited as solution to adult social care 'crisis'

20-Nov-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Pubs may be the answer for the adult social care crisis, the director for adult wellbeing at Herefordshire Council this week claimed

Craft Guild of Chefs research chef use of social media

11-Oct-2013 By Lesley Foottit

The Craft Guild of Chefs (CGC) is condusting a survey into chefs’ use of social media.

Eating out in pubs will continue to grow

26-Feb-2013 By Lesley Foottit

Eating out is destined to grow in the next five years, according to Whitbread’s MD of restaurants.

University of York academic to investigate the role of village pubs in the community

26-Apr-2012 By Michelle Perrett

An academic from the University of York has received a British Academy award to explore the role of village pubs.

IPPR: 'policymakers must recognise pubs’ social value'

02-Feb-2012 By Adam Pescod

The social value of pubs is often overlooked by policymakers because official statistics only capture their financial benefits, according to the Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR).

British Pub Week's Thrive on 5 link-up

04-Aug-2011 By Ewan Turney

British Pub Week, which celebrates the very best of British hospitality, is back for another year — and will link up with the campaign to cut VAT...

Call for realistic portrayal of student drinking

24-Nov-2010 By John Harrington

A more realistic portrayal of student drinking habits is needed to encourage more sensible consumption. That's the conclusion of a study based on a...

Caroline Nodder: Is the British Stiff Upper Lip softening?

15-Nov-2010 By Caroline Nodder

I am concerned this week that the famous British Stiff Upper Lip is softening somewhat. We Brits used to be famed for our steely resolve in the face...

Sky backs British Pub Week

27-Aug-2010 By Ewan Turney

Sky has announced its backing for British Pub Week, which runs from 30 October to 6 November. The week aims to promote the all that is great about...

Pub is hub of conversation

18-Aug-2010 By Ewan Turney

The pub is the best place outside the home for conversation, according to a new survey by Courage Beer. 50% of those quizzed have made new friends...

Responsible Drinking: the shock tactics clearly don't work

19-Mar-2010 By Katie Coyne

If someone told you to jump off a cliff you wouldn't do it would you? Well, apparently, you might if you thought lots of other people were. Sort...

Alcohol shock tactics don't work, say academics

11-Mar-2010

Shock tactics used in public health campaigns don't work and could actually make things worse, according to leading academics. Speakers at a meeting...

Group to measure pub community value

31-Jul-2009 By Gemma McKenna

The IPPR is looking for pubs to volunteer for a scheme which will measure a pub's community value in financial terms.

Blanket policies hammering community pubs

31-Mar-2009 By James Wilmore

The government must stop using blanket policies that punish all pubs and take urgent action to reward those that play a vital role in their...

John Porter: A real social service

12-Feb-2009

A victory for common sense is always welcome, especially where it slices through even a small ribbon of the many miles of red tape the pub trade has...

Listen politicians — we still love locals

03-Jul-2008

People see pubs as a vital part of their lives, and politicians should take note. Tony Halstead reports on a new Greene King survey showing why...

Pubs still vital for social interaction, study shows

03-Jul-2008 By James Wilmore

The future for pubs may not be so bleak after a third of young people said on-line interaction will never compete with real-life encounters in the...

If you can keep your locals when all are losing theirs...

22-May-2008

If you can be inclusive yet discerning, if you can see the smaller picture as well as the bigger one, if you can make your pub important to people...

Locals petition Parliament for smoke ban exemption

01-Feb-2008 By John Harrington

Customers at a Lancashire pub have petitioned Parliament to let them smoke in their local. Petitions are a formal written request to Parliament that...