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Charles Wells converts final two pubs

Charles Wells logoBrewer and pub operator Charles Wells Pub Company have finally completed their exit from the managed house market with the conversion of the final two pubs in Bedfordshire.
Posted: 13 April 2007 | 11:41

5,000 pubs under threat, warns report

man drinking and smokingAs many as 5,000 pubs and bars in the UK could cease trading by 2011 through a combination of the smoking ban, a clampdown on drinks promotions and declining beer sales, experts have warned.
Posted: 12 April 2007 | 16:30

Greene King reconsiders decision to remove Harveys Bitter from Lewes pub

Greene King beer pumpsGreene King has backed down in its battle with locals over the removal of Harvey’s bitter from the pumps at the Lewes Arm pub in East Sussex.
Posted: 10 April 2007 | 13:42

Adnams appoints new non-executive director

Steven Sharp, Adnams non-executive directorAdnams, the brewer, pub and hotel operator, saw both its turnover and operating profits rise during 2006 at the same time as appointing a new non-executive director.
Posted: 02 April 2007 | 14:51

Enterprise Inns trading on track

Pub operator Enterprise Inns “traded well” in the first half of its financial year, and said that both operating and pre-tax profit for the six months to 31 March would be in line with its expectations.
Posted: 30 March 2007 | 10:15

Marston's results show continued growth

Marston’s, the brewer and pub operator, said trading for the first months of the year had been satisfactory but warned that the impact of the smoking ban in England and Wales remained uncertain.
Posted: 28 March 2007 | 15:17

Shepherd Neame profits rise

Kentish-brewer and pub operator Shepherd Neame saw turnover and pre-tax profits rise during the last six months of 2006, thanks in part to the acquisition of nine freehold pubs.
Posted: 27 March 2007 | 16:28

Industry bodies slam rise in duty

buying a drink in a pubIndustry bodies have slammed the increase in duty on alcohol, which was announced in yesterday’s Budget.
Posted: 22 March 2007 | 10:00

Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality news

Chris DruceTrying to walk a straight line when someone mentioned cheap wine. Have a drink on me.
Posted: 16 March 2007 | 16:28

British Beer & Pub Association calls for beer duty to be frozen

man holding a pint of beerThe British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has called on the Chancellor to freeze beer duty in next week’s Budget to help ease the pressures created by the forthcoming smoking ban and rapidly escalating energy and supply costs.
Posted: 16 March 2007 | 15:25

Campaign for Real Ale launches heritage pub website

Camra logoConsumer group the Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) has launched a new website devoted to unique pub interiors.
Posted: 13 March 2007 | 16:40

Geronimo Inns to invite 11-time dart world champion to darts match

dart boardGastropub group Geronimo Inns’ managing director Rupert Clevely is to invite 11-time dart world champion Phil “The Power” Taylor to a darts match at one of the company’s pubs.
Posted: 13 March 2007 | 10:08

Scottish restaurant chain up for sale - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

weekend papersA round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Glasgow pledges hospitality value in Commonwealth Games bid; Prince Charles blames gastropubs for decline in pub darts and more...
Posted: 12 March 2007 | 09:26

Government urged to overturn decision to scrap crown logo on pint glasses

pint glass in handSenior pub industry figures have called on Tony Blair to reverse the decision to scrap the Crown symbol on pint glasses and replace it with a European stamp.
Posted: 09 March 2007 | 16:15

JD Wetherspoon reports 20% rise in profits

JD WetherspoonUK pub operator JD Wetherspoon reported a 20% increase in pre-tax profit for the first half of its financial year driven by strong sales of coffees and breakfasts.
Posted: 02 March 2007 | 09:29

Scottish pub groups warn against early introduction of test purchasing

A group of hospitality trade groups have written an open letter to the Scottish Executive expressing opposition to plans to allow the early introduction of the Test Purchasing of alcohol north of the border.
Posted: 15 February 2007 | 14:49

Winners and losers emerging as the Scottish smoke clears

buying drink in pubIt is nearly a year since smoking was banned in pubs and bars across Scotland and some establishments have fared better than others. With the English and Wales bans imminent, what lessons have been learnt? Nic Paton reports
Posted: 15 February 2007 | 00:00

Camra calls for communities to fight local pub closures

football fans at a pubNew figures from the Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) have revealed that community pubs are closing at an unprecedented rate.
Posted: 14 February 2007 | 10:15

Mitchells & Butlers defies Scottish winter with positive pub sales growth

Mitchells & Butler logoThe Scottish winter has not been ruinous to pub operators as many critics of the country’s smoking ban feared, according to new figures from Mitchells & Butlers.
Posted: 02 February 2007 | 09:48

Honeycombe Leisure’s future in the balance

Honeycombe pub, Seeton Hall, YorkshireAn upbeat Christmas has failed to dispel deep pessimism in the City about the long-term prospects for pub chain Honeycombe Leisure.
Posted: 23 January 2007 | 10:00

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