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Industry divided over latest version of the code governing pubco/tenant relationship

The BII (British Institute of Innkeeping) has endorsed the latest version of the Industry Framework Code (IFC) despite admitting there is “further work to be done”.

Source:Industry divided over latest version of the code governing pubco/tenant relationship

Squatter warning for empty pubs after new offence introduced

Empty pubs could be targeted by squatters after the Government introduced new legislation that makes squatting in residential properties a criminal offence.

Source:Squatter warning for empty pubs after new offence introduced

Heineken changes the marketing focus for Kronenbourg

A new marketing approach for for Kronenbourg is set to be unveiled next week.

Source:Heineken changes the marketing focus for Kronenbourg

CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2013: Number of breweries in the UK tops 1,000

There are now 1,009 breweries in the UK – the highest number for over 70 years – CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide 2013 has revealed today.

Source:CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2013: Number of breweries in the UK tops 1,000

New director for PASS, the National Proof of Age Scheme

Dave Humphries, director of compliance, intelligence and communications at the SIA has joined the Board of PASS, the National Proof of Age Scheme.

Source:New director for PASS, the National Proof of Age Scheme

Food-on-the-go and gourmet pub dining on the up in Horizons survey

Quality food-on-the-go is a key growth area for the pub sector, foodservice consultancy Horizons’ latest survey has found.

Source:Food-on-the-go and gourmet pub dining on the up in Horizons survey

Top 50 Gastropubs 2013: The search begins

The search is now on for the 2013 PMA Top 50 Gastropub Awards winners. Read on to find out more and how to enter.

Source:Top 50 Gastropubs 2013: The search begins

Pubwatch encourages BII to come to meetings to promote apprenticeships

Pubwatch assistant secretary Frank Marnell has called for the BII (British Institute of Innkeeping) to attend pubwatch meetings up and down the country if it wants to push apprenticeships.

Source:Pubwatch encourages BII to come to meetings to promote apprenticeships

Licensees convicted for showing Sky Sports without a commercial agreement

More licensees have been convicted for showing Sky Sports without a commercial viewing agreement.

Source:Licensees convicted for showing Sky Sports without a commercial agreement

Government claims that it will cut the burden of health and safety inspections for pubs are “misleading"

Government claims that it will cut the burden of health and safety inspections for pubs and other firms are “misleading”, according to a professional body for health and safety professionals.

Source:Government claims that it will cut the burden of health and safety inspections for pubs are “misleading"