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The IEA report says the role of pubcos has been 'greatly overstated' and calls for dramatic change in government policy to save British pubs

Report blames government policy for pub closures

By Carina Perkins

Government policies such as the smoking ban, alcohol duty escalator and VAT are to blame for the closure of more than 6,000 pubs in the past eight years, according to a new report by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA).

The Sun Inn will open in Chobham this month

Brasserie Bar Co opens fifth pub

By Lauren Houghton

The Brasserie Bar Co is to open its fifth pub under The White Brasserie Company branding next week;  The Sun Inn in Surrey.

Yesterday parliamentary vote will result in the addition of a clause to the Small Business Bill

MPs' pubco vote divides industry

By Melodie Michel

MPs’ vote to allow ‘tied’ pub landlords to order beer from providers outside their brand is dividing the industry.

Draft House founder Charlie McVeigh

McVeigh to open sixth Draft House

By Melodie Michel

Publican Charlie McVeigh is set to open his sixth Draft House venue in the former Birdcage Public House site in East London, on 30 November.

Councillor Jim McMahon, Leader of Oldham Council and Guy Barlow outside Bar 62

The Grapes Hotel returns to Oldham

By Carina Perkins

Businessman Guy Barlow has acquired Bar 62 in Oldham's Independent Quarter with plans to return the building to its previous form as The Grapes Hotel.

Restaurants in the UK saw a 17th consecutive month of growth this August

Restaurants see steady growth in August

By Lauren Houghton

Despite the cooler weather, restaurants in the UK saw a 17th consecutive month of growth this August, according to Coffer Peach Business Tracker.

Kate Nicholls has replaced David McHattie as ALMR chief executive

Kate Nicholls steps up as ALMR chief executive

By Carina Perkins

Kate Nicholls has been appointed new chief executive of the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) after David McHattie stepped down from the role to concentrate on his pub operation.

The pub has undergone a complete refurbishment and redesign by PNW

Brasserie Bar Co set to open fourth pub

By Lauren Houghton

The Brasserie Bar Co is to open its fourth pub under The White Brasserie Company branding this September; The British Queen in Orpington. 

London Village Inns to open sixth pub

London Village Inns to open sixth pub

By Melodie Michel

Pub operator London Village Inns has taken over the franchise of Punch Taverns’ Westbury in Wood Green, and will reopen it in October after a £400k refurbishment.

Great British Pub Awards finalists revealed

Great British Pub Awards finalists revealed

By Melodie Michel

Judges have revealed the names of 100 regional winners that will be running for the finals of the Great British Pub Awards, taking place in London on 11 September.

The Brasserie Bar Co has begun rolling out its White Brasserie pub brand after receiving funding from ESO Capital

Brasserie Bar Co begins brand roll-out

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

Design: Balancing aesthetics and efficiency

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.

Orchid deal: What is at stake for M&B

Orchid deal: What is at stake for M&B

By Melodie Michel

Mitchells and Butlers (M&B) is now in exclusive talks to buy 170 food-led pubs from Orchid – a deal that, if completed, would help the firm get ahead of competition. 

Campaigners call for pub reform

Campaigners call for pub reform

By Melodie Michel

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has collected over 42,000 signatures in a petition urging the government to reform pub policies.

The Fox and Goose in Hebden Bridge has become West Yorkshire's first co-operative pub

Community spirit: More local pubs saved from closure

By Luke Nicholls

With Community Pubs month in full swing, a number of residents’ associations across the country have stepped in to save their local from closure or conversion into commercial properties.

CGA Peach collects sales figures directly from 27 leading restaurant and pub companies

Marching on: Spring sales surge for restaurants and pubs

By Luke Nicholls

Britain’s restaurant and pub groups saw collective like-for-like sales grow 4.6 per cent in March against the same month last year, marking 12 consecutive months of positive growth for the sector. 

Publican Awards 2014 best UK pub winners - Morning Advertiser

Publican Awards 2014: Winners revealed

By Carina Perkins

Orchid Group and Oakman Inns were named as the UK’s best pub employers at the Publican Awards 2014, which took place at the Grovesnor House Hotel in London last night.

Hope on the horizon: Jonathan Adnams believes economic circumstances are starting to look up after a number of years

Strong second half drives profit recovery for Adnams

By Luke Nicholls

Despite initially claiming it was ‘difficult to be too positive’ about pub trading conditions in 2013, Suffolk-based brewer, distiller and retailer Adnams reported a surge in pre-tax profits from £3.2m to £4.1m.

The alcohol duty escalator has been scrapped and 1p has been cut from beer tax

Budget 2014: Key points and reaction

By Luke Nicholls

Following the delivery of the 2014 Budget by Chancellor George Osborne earlier today, BigHospitality caught up with some of the key organisations representing pubs, hotels and restaurants as well as individual operators for their reaction.

A third of pub owners (32 per cent) said they would focus on improving their food offer in the next year

Customers want additional food occasions at pubs

By Mark Wingett

More than half (54%) of pub customers would visit a pub more often if it provided additional food occasions, and 20% would stay longer, new research from him! suggests.

Moving on up: 90 per cent of business executives are optimistic about the year ahead

2014 confidence boost for UK restaurants and pubs

By Luke Nicholls

The UK casual dining and pub sectors are brimming with confidence, with nine out of 10 business executives either ‘very’ or ‘fairly’ optimistic for the year ahead. 

Raymond Blanc and Brasserie Bar Co's chief executive Mark Derry

Brasserie Bar Co secures £13.5m of new funding

By Mark Wingett

Brasserie Bar Co, the owner of the Brasserie Blanc chain and White Brasserie Company, has secured £13.5m of new funding to support the expansion of the group by at least 20 new sites over the next three years

Government does U-turn on World Cup licensing

Government does U-turn on World Cup licensing

By Carina Perkins

The government has made a U-turn on World Cup licensing, and will consult on whether to extend pub opening hours during the football tournament this summer.

Statutory pub code under debate in Commons

Labour forces Commons debate on Pubs Bill

By Carina Perkins

Labour's attempt to force the government to introduce legislation establishing a statutory code for pubs in the Queen’s Speech was rejected by Parliament during yesterday’s opposition day debate.

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