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Trade organisations join forces to tackle chef skills shortage

16-Feb-2015 By Ellie Bothwell

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA), British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) and Perceptions Group have joined forces to help fight the shortage of pub chefs and improve chef skills for those working in the pub and bar sector.

Brasserie Bar Co begins brand roll-out

22-Jul-2014 By Lauren Houghton

The Brasserie Bar Co has begun rolling out its White Brasserie pub brand after receiving funding from ESO Capital, with aims to open 20 pubs in three years.

Design: Balancing aesthetics and efficiency

20-Jun-2014 By Carina Perkins

In the second part of our special feature on design, BigHospitality looks at how clever use of space and furniture can ensure a restaurant or bar delivers the right balance of aesthetics and efficiency.

City Pub Company snaps up two more in London

25-Mar-2014 By Luke Nicholls

City Pub Company, the Enterprise Investment Scheme-funded pub operator, has secured two new venues in central London and an extra £7m in banking facilities to continue its UK expansion.

Bramwell placed in administration

01-Nov-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Bramwell Pub Company, the 185-strong managed pub operator, has fallen into administration with rival firm Stonegate already in ‘advanced talks’ to acquire around 80 of the better performing sites.

VIDEO: Community Pubs Minister launches Pub & Bar Careers work experience programme

23-May-2013 By Peter Ruddick

Community Pubs Minister Brandon Lewis MP has officially launched the Pub & Bar Careers work experience programme and has welcomed news that the industry aims to offer 15,000 placements as part of the scheme.

Pubs urged to ask customers why 'It's Better Down The Pub'

21-May-2013 By Peter Ruddick

Pubs have been urged to take part in a new national consumer campaign by encouraging people who use their venues to share stories, photos and videos explaining why they think It's Better Down The Pub.

Edinburgh property developers rescue and reopen The Melville Bar pub

22-Mar-2013 By Peter Ruddick

The Melville Bar, an Edinburgh pub which was closed after the previous leaseholder ran into difficulty, has reopened after it was refurbished by a pair of property developers who wanted to take the venue back to its former glory.

Smoking Ban: Five years on BBPA rejects calls for smoking rooms, what next for campaigners?

11-Jul-2012 By Peter Ruddick

To mark five years since the implementation of the ban on smoking in pubs and bars in England, BigHospitality has produced a podcast report investigating the current situation and possible future options for campaigners and publicans still hoping to change...