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Ex-Punch licensees publish book about life in pub trade

Two former Punch licensees have published a book recounting their time in the licensed trade, and giving an insight into life behind the bar.

Source:Ex-Punch licensees publish book about life in pub trade

ALMR luncheon raises £20K for LTC

The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) annual Christmas luncheon raised £20,542 for the Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) School for Autism.

Source:ALMR luncheon raises £20K for LTC

BBPA publishes new Industry Framework Code

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has unveiled its newly strengthened Industry Framework Code of Practice (IFC), which is part of its self-regulation agreement with the government over the pubco/tenant relationship.

Source:BBPA publishes new Industry Framework Code

HMRC: Warning issued over rogue "gangmasters"

Pubs who plan to take on temporary staff for the Olympic and Paralympic Games have been warned to check their labour providers by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Source:HMRC: Warning issued over rogue "gangmasters"

Thwaites opens new craft brewery

Daniel Thwaites, the Lancashire brewer and pub operator, has invested £200,000 in opening a new craft brewery in Blackburn.

Source:Thwaites opens new craft brewery

70% of Punch pubs to open Christmas Day

Around 70% of Punch Taverns pubs – c.3,000 in total – will open to serve drinks on Christmas Day, according to a survey by the leased and tenanted operator.

Source:70% of Punch pubs to open Christmas Day

M&B opens landmark Toby/Harvester sites

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has opened the first dual-branded and combined sites under its Harvester and Toby Carvery brands and is set to launch its first Toby Sandwich Express unit.

Source:M&B opens landmark Toby/Harvester sites

Snug bar sales to top £2.2m

Full-year sales at Snug Bars, the up-market bar operator led by Giles Fry, are set to top £2.2m an increase of 19.5% on the previous year.

Source:Snug bar sales to top £2.2m

FLVA warns "much work remains" over pubco/tenant agreement

The Federation of Licensed Victuallers Associations (FLVA) has warned “much work remains to be done” to ensure the industry can meet its agreement with the government over self-regulation of the pubco-tenant relationship.

Source:FLVA warns "much work remains" over pubco/tenant agreement

BIS: Mulholland calls for legal advice clarification

The All-Party Parliamentary Save the Pub Group has written to Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) minister, Ed Davey, asking for more details on where the department sought legal advice on the implementation of the Industry Framework Code (IFC).

Source:BIS: Mulholland calls for legal advice clarification