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Winners of Great British Pub Awards revealed
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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Griffiths stands down as Beer Group chair
Andrew Griffiths MP has announced he will step down as chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group following his appointment as a member of the Government Whips’ Office.
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Pubs code adjudicator issues pubco warning
The pubs code adjudicator, Paul Newby, has issued a warning to pubcos after the office received its first referrals for arbitration following complaints from tenants.
NewsMartin: JDW isn’t a brand
Tim Martin has insisted that JD Wetherspoon is not a brand and stressed that its position on the high street continues to evolve.
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Average projected turnover up by 10% for new leases
Projected turnover at pubs with new leases jumped by 10% in the first quarter of this year, according to the latest Pub Benchmarking survey.
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RICS data shows pub turnover and rents up in Q4
The average rent on a new pub lease was £29,253 in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2015, up by more than 3% year-on-year, according to the latest figures from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors’ Pub Benchmarking Survey.
NewsU-turn as Parallel Rent Assessments back in consultation
The Government has reversed a decision to remove Parallel Rent Assessments (PRA) from the Pubs Code after facing fierce criticism for its admission
NewsSuburban pubs ‘bearing the brunt of closures’
Suburban pubs are being hit hardest by closures, making up more than half of pubs lost, while high streets are less affected
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Rural pubs' phone and internet boosted in Vodafone pilot
Rural pubs will benefit from reliable mobile phone signal and internet access for the first time in a pilot scheme which is set to be rolled out across the UK
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Enterprise director urges sector focus on cask quality
Enterprise Inns’ divisional director Nathan Wall has urged the pub industry to focus on training and quality of equipment in response to the growing trend towards cask beer.
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Breathalyser schemes across London to be extended
On-the-door breathalyser schemes in 12 boroughs across London are to be extended for an indefinite period.
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25 million extra pints to be sold during Rugby World Cup
An extra 25 million pints will be sold at UK pubs during the Rugby World Cup, it has been predicted, with pubs taking a turnover of £86m from beer alone
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National rise in violence in pubs
Exclusive figures obtained by the PMA indicate a national trend of increasing violent crime in pubs.
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Late-night levy drive gathering pace
The drive for late-night levies is gathering pace with three more UK councils mulling over their potential introduction
NewsCAMRA urges NewRiver not to develop Punch sites
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has urged NewRiver Retail to re-consider any plans to develop surplus land on the 158 sites it has acquired from Punch Taverns.
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Fuller’s slams council’s 'Orwellian' Rugby World Cup policy
Rugby fans may not be allowed into pubs near Twickenham Stadium after 10pm during next month’s World Cup.
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Government rules out smoking ban extension
There is “no plan” to extend the public smoking ban to pub gardens, the Department of Health has told M&C’s sister title the Publican’s Morning Advertiser.
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Enterprise reveals Christmas support package
Enterprise Inns has revealed its publican support package for Christmas.
NewsTiny Rebel eyes expansion after GBBF win
Welsh brewer Tiny Rebel is set to open its second pub and move to a bigger production site on the back of its success at the Great British Beer Festival.
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Violent crime at pubs on the rise
Violent crime at London pubs has jumped during the past two years, new figures have shown.