Pubs

08 Feb 2022

Plunkett launches an online directory of assets of community value – ACVs

Keep It in the Community (KIITC) is an online database of all community assets in England, such as pubs, shops and land, that have been nominated or registered as an Asset...

22 Mar 2021

Government hands English tourism hotspots £56m ‘welcome back’ boost

The Government has announced a ‘Welcome Back Fund’ for English tourism and seaside resorts, to support under funding Housing and Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick MP announced a £56m package to...

02 Nov 2020

Plunkett releases key reports into community pubs and shops

The Plunkett Foundation has recently released its flagship reports into community pubs and community shops – showing both sectors to be in robust health as the country was plunged into...

08 Jun 2020

The Pub Defender and the Forum of Private Business launch new support organisation dedicated to the pub trade

The Forum of Private Business, working with the Pub Defender Dave Mountford, have launched The Forum of British Pubs Focusing on providing support to local pubs as they struggle through...

02 Mar 2020

Pubs positively linked to economic value of rural areas

The Morning Advertiser reported on research from Northumbria University that found there is a strong positive relationship between an increase in the number of pubs and an increase in house...

02 Sep 2019

Rural 5G an opportunity for pubs

The Government’s announcement of a £30 million fund to improve rural connectivity will help rural pubs ‘survive and thrive’, that’s according to comments made by David Cunningham, programme director for...

01 Aug 2018

Plunkett Foundation – Case Studies

We have put together a number of Co-operative Pub case studies which provide details on what they are: Community Pub Case Study: The Gardeners Rest (PDF) Community Pub Case Study:...

16 Jul 2018

Experts panel seeks to revitalise high streets

The government has appointed a panel of experts to help revitalise and overcome the challenges facing Britain’s high streets. Chaired by Sir John Timpson, chairman of retail chain Timpsons, the...

13 Dec 2012

Village Pubs

13 Dec 2012

The State of the British Pub

This article by Juergen Uren, published by Tourism Insights (2009), explains some of the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. It describes “the British pub [as] a core component of...