Responding to the news that the Government has moved to protect community pubs twenty-four hours after voting against measures to safeguard pubs against demolition, the ALMR has reiterated its call for flexibility in the sector to allow pubs, bars and nightclubs to flourish. An amendment to the Infrastructure Bill, which would have required planning consent before … [Read more...]
Debrett’s 500 names 20 from food and drink
For almost 250 years Debrett’s has been recognising people of influence and achievement in British society. Beginning in 1769 with the Peerage it later expanded to include People of Today, which has developed into a network of over 22,000 people across all walks of life. The Debrett’s 500 is a positive endorsement and recognition of Britain’s 500 most influential people. … [Read more...]
Maclay Group enters administration
The directors of Maclay Group plc have announced that they have appointed EY as Administrators, stating that: “In recent months the directors have been seeking a strategic solution to the financial pressures facing the business. In light of a solution not emerging in the time available, the directors took this decision in order to protect the employment of its 500 staff and … [Read more...]
iNTERTAIN proposes plans for secure long-term future
iNTERTAIN Limited, the owner and operator of 32 bars trading principally under the Walkabout brand, has announced plans to optimise its financial and operational structures, ensuring a long-term sustainable future for the business. Key highlights: iNTERTAIN’s stakeholders have agreed a financial restructuring to strengthen the balance sheet and reduce the debt burden … [Read more...]
New Star Pubs & Bars lessees get latest Android till systems
Star Pubs & Bars is providing new lessees with state-of-the art Android till systems which will give them, as well as their accountants and stocktakers, access to a Cloud based system that enables them to generate and pull down all financial reports when and where they want. Provision of this technology will also ease cash flow and enable them to keep track of their … [Read more...]