Ale and Beer

Greene King reports half-year revenue growth

Greene King has reported revenue growth of 5.3% across its retained business to £613.1m with profit before tax up 3% for the 24 weeks to 19 October.

Source:Greene King reports half-year revenue growth

500-year-old paintings found at Hertfordshire pub

A series of six 16^th century wall paintings, hailed as being of national importance, have been found at a Hertfordshire pub, while undergoing development by JD Wetherspoon.

Source:500-year-old paintings found at Hertfordshire pub

Trade demands further clarity on personal licence renewal guidance

Senior industry figures have raised concerns about the lack of detail in the long-awaited Government guidance outlining how
publicans can renew personal licences.

Source:Trade demands further clarity on personal licence renewal guidance

Anglian Country Inns opens sixth site

Anglian Country Inns, the pub and restaurant group led by James Nye, has opened its sixth site, The Cricketers at Weston, Hertfordshire.

Source:Anglian Country Inns opens sixth site

Davy's eyes South East expansion due to 'ridiculous' prices in capital

James Davy, chief executive of London-based wine bar operator Davy’s, has told the Publican’s Morning Advertiser‘s sister title M&C Report the “ridiculous” prices in London may mean the company looks to commuter belt towns for expansion.

Source:Davy's eyes South East expansion due to 'ridiculous' prices in capital

Top tips on optimising your letting space

Gavin Mansfield, tenant operations manager at McMullen, offers his top tips on optimising your letting space

Source:Top tips on optimising your letting space

Vianet revenue up 1.4% but pubs code a threat

James Dickson, chairman of beer-flow monitoring company Vianet, has said recent developments in the pubs code and increasing M&A activity in the sector could affect the company’s growth.

Source:Vianet revenue up 1.4% but pubs code a threat

Tiger Bills opens first pub kitchen concept

Tiger Bills, the Lifestyle Hospitality Group Thai-grill restaurant brand, is opening its first pub kitchen sites as part of plans to franchise the concept into existing businesses, the PMA’s sister title M&C Report has learnt.

Source:Tiger Bills opens first pub kitchen concept

West Berkshire Brewery confirms new EIS launch

West Berkshire Brewery, the brewery chaired by industry veteran David Bruce, has confirmed it is to launch a new Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) fundraising drive to raise £4m to relocate to a bigger production site, complete with visitor centre and café.

Source:West Berkshire Brewery confirms new EIS launch

Live blog: Autumn Statement

The PMA team will be live blogging chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn Statement, which is is set to include a number of updates on infrastructure spending and flood protection schemes.

Source:Live blog: Autumn Statement