Ale and Beer

MPs: don't free up soccer broadcast rights

A group of MPs has urged the UK Government to “use all its influence” in Europe to block the freeing up of football broadcast rights that would have a big impact on pubs.

Source:MPs: don't free up soccer broadcast rights

Charles Wells vows to boost support

Charles Wells Pub Company has promised to improve its support network for licensees, including increasing the ratio of RDMs.

Source:Charles Wells vows to boost support

Jim Walsh passes away

Renowned and highly respected pub operator and industry figure Jim Walsh has passed away following a long illness.

Source:Jim Walsh passes away

Host gets apology from British Gas

British Gas has apologised for charging a licensee £20,000 after telling him that his pub “looked like it used a lot of electricity”.

Source:Host gets apology from British Gas

Yates's unveils taxi safety initiative

Pub chain Yates’s has sponsored a ground-breaking initiative to help its customers get home safe in licensed taxis.

Source:Yates's unveils taxi safety initiative

CAMRA is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and to emphasise the point a film has been launched that traces the history of the movement and its success in saving cask beer, reports Roger Protz.

Source:Pints, camera, action!

Lessee lands rent cut via arbitration

An Enterprise Inns lessee has achieved a reduction in rent at arbitration — and secured £18,000 in overpaid backdated rent.

Source:Lessee lands rent cut via arbitration

Government stance on covenants slated by BBPA

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) claims the Government’s new consultation into restrictive covenants is at odds with its drive to cut red tape.