With today’s publication of new rateable values for pubs, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) is again reminding licensees to check their new valuations. The BBPA has produced an online guide to help pubs navigate the process. The BBPA is stressing the need for licensees to make sure they have made the necessary financial preparations for next year. Businesses will … [Read more...]
Third acquisition of the year for Coaching Inns Group
Independent coaching inns operator, The Coaching Inn Group, has completed its third acquisition of the year purchasing the Three Swans in Hungerford, taking the Group to 12 properties. The acquisition, part of a £20 million expansion plan, positions the Group well to deliver on its target of 15 sites before the end of its financial year. The traditional 26-bed Three … [Read more...]
Greene King celebrates Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
Greene King is throwing itself into its largest World’s Biggest Coffee Morning to date, by serving up coffee and cake in its 1,800 pubs across the country. For the fifth year, team members are taking part in the annual fundraiser for charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support. While Macmillan’s official World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is tomorrow, Greene King is holding events … [Read more...]
New rates proposals may still penalise businesses
The has responded to the Government’s consultation welcoming a long-overdue revaluation but voicing concerns that businesses will still face unaffordable and unreasonable increases to their bills. ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “We are pleased to see the Government pushing ahead with a revaluation that is long overdue, a reduction in the multiplier and recognising … [Read more...]
Hippo Inns Launch The Islington Townhouse
Hippo Inns are pleased to announce the launch of their latest venture, The Islington Townhouse. The venue features an open bar, an inventive food and drinks menu and stylist surroundings, offering customers the chance to experience something different from a traditional pub. Hippo restore former pubs and inject them with new life and their newest chapter, The Islington … [Read more...]