We all love to receive presents and rewards and no one more so than students. This is why Stonegate Pub Company has launched a brand new loyalty scheme, which gives a whole lot more: ten times more in fact! The new scheme, which has been introduced in time for the freshers return, is being rolled out across over fifty of Stonegate’s businesses. 10 points for every £1 … [Read more...]
300,000 premises getting £1,000 business rates discount
In her first major speech new High Streets Minister Penny Mordaunt has told retailers that business rates support is now helping all parts the country. This includes cafes, restaurants and pubs. 300,000 premises getting tax relief Six months after it was introduced the £1,000 business rates discount for local shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs (up to a rateable value of … [Read more...]
Dusk ‘til Dawn honours the best of the late-night sector
The best in the late-night hospitality sector were honoured last night as the ALMR Late Night Awards were presented at the second annual Dusk ‘til Dawn ceremony at the Hilton Metropole in Birmingham. Almost 400 attendees celebrated another fantastic year for the late-night sector and rewarded excellence in six categories, with ALMR Council Member, John Hayes paying tribute to … [Read more...]
Punch Taverns gets approval for debt restructuring
Punch Taverns has announced that the long-running process of debt restructuring is finally coming to an end: both noteholders and shareholders have approved its £2.3bn proposals, subject to the consent of the Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Bank. Subject to the successful receipt of these consents, it is expected that the closing date of the restructuring will now be 8 … [Read more...]
Punch launches UK’s biggest pub-business events
Potential pub licensees from across the UK are being invited to gain an invaluable insight into the industry as Punch sets to tour the nation with its annual record breaking roadshows, inviting anyone interested in running a Punch pub to come along to sample a taste of life as a pub licensee. Last year, the UK-wide tour took in 10 regional venues and attracted more than … [Read more...]