Ale and Beer

Greg Mulholland MP calls for an investigation into price-fixing in the pub sector

All-Party Parliamentary Save the Pub Group Chair MP Greg Mulholland has called for an investigation to be launched into allegations of price fixing in the pub sector.

Source:Greg Mulholland MP calls for an investigation into price-fixing in the pub sector

Hi-Spirits saved from WaverleyTBS losses thanks to debtor insurance

Drinks company Hi-Spirits has revealed it was protected from a six-figure loss following the collapse of WaverleyTBS
thanks to its debtor insurance cover.

Source:Hi-Spirits saved from WaverleyTBS losses thanks to debtor insurance

Pubs saved from an average 11% rise in business rates, show VOA stats

Pubs have been saved from an average 11% rise in business rates payments, following the Government’s announcement to push back revaluations by two years.

Source:Pubs saved from an average 11% rise in business rates, show VOA stats

Marston’s ‘cautious’ over building pubs on retail parks without leisure facilities

Marston’s, the brewer and pub operator, is “cautious” about opening new-build pubs on retail parks that lack other leisure facilities, chief executive Ralph Findlay told M&C Report’s Pub Retail Summit last week.

Source:Marston’s ‘cautious’ over building pubs on retail parks without leisure facilities

Third pub for Kalton and Barlow

Food-led pub operator Kalton & Barlow has acquired its third site and recruited an executive chef.

Source:Third pub for Kalton and Barlow

Freehold pubs to go under the hammer at Sidney Phillips auction

Twelve freehold pubs, with guide prices ranging from £75,000 to £220,000, are set to go under the hammer at an auction held by Sidney Phillips on Wednesday, 5 December.

Source:Freehold pubs to go under the hammer at Sidney Phillips auction

Pub trade associations write to Police and Crime Commissioner candidates

Pub trade associations have written to candidates for the police and crime commissioners (PCCs) elections, which take place later this week, in a bid to promote the key role of pubs and bars in local partnerships.

Source:Pub trade associations write to Police and Crime Commissioner candidates

Waverley TBS collapsed leaving £64.5m in debts

Waverley TBS collapsed leaving £64.5m in debts to unsecured
creditors, with seven drinks companies owed seven-figure sums, a new report shows.

Source:Waverley TBS collapsed leaving £64.5m in debts

Punch Roadshows attract record number of visitors

More than half of Punch Taverns’ pubs attended the Punch Buying Club Roadshows this year, marking the best ever attendance figure for the events.

Source:Punch Roadshows attract record number of visitors

Late-night levy: Lib Dem MP John Thurso raises concerns about how money could be spent

A Lib Dem MP, who is a former Lord, has raised concerns over how the money raised by a late-night levy
could be used.

Source:Late-night levy: Lib Dem MP John Thurso raises concerns about how money could be spent