Pub rental market and COVID-19
Forum of British Pubs founder, Dave Mountford, shares direct insight into the impact of COVID-19 on the pub rental market.
Working with the Valuation Office Agency (VOA)
The Forum is working with the VOA to help pub tenants to receive fair and balanced revaluations.
Reform Regulation 7 of the Pubs Code
A simple change to regulation 7 of The Pubs Code would save thousands of pubs. The Forum of British Pubs is calling on the Government to “Reform Regulation 7”.
The Tied Pubs Bill
Much needed positive reforms and a new regulator for leased and tenanted pubs in Scotland.
Spring Budget 2021
A summary of how Rishi Sunak's Spring Budget could affect you.
Q & A with Beckett and Kay – dilapidations
Live recorded Q&A with leading chartered surveyors, Beckett and Kay.
Paul Uppal on the hospitality industry
Ian Cass, Managing director of the Forum of British Pubs, meets with Paul Uppal to discuss the key issues and potential solutions to building a better business model for the hospitality sector.
Confessions of a BDM – the Pubs Code
In the second part of our revelatory five-part series Matthew Blackwood, a former BDM for Punch Pubs, shares his thoughts on the Pubs Code.
Confessions of a BDM – dilapidations
In this final section of our revelatory five-part series Matthew Blackwood, a former BDM for Punch Pubs, sheds some light on the complicated issue of dilapidations.
Confessions of a BDM – rental agreements
In the third part of our revelatory five-part series, Matthew Blackwood, a former BDM for Punch Pubs, talks to Dave Mountford about rental agreements.
Confessions of a BDM – rent assessments
In the fourth part of our revelatory five-part series, Matthew Blackwood, a former BDM for Punch Pubs, talks to Dave Mountford about rent assessments.
Confessions of a BDM – recruitment
In the first interview of our revelatory five-part series, Matthew Blackwood, a former Business Development Manager for Punch Pubs, talks to Dave Mountford about the recruitment process.
Covid-19 and the hospitality industry
Our UK hospitality industry faces an unprecendented challenge to stay afloat in a struggling economy, battered by the pandemic. We identify three action points the government must take.
Our pubs are in a fight for survival
Ian Cass, MD of the Forum of British Pubs, discusses the potential evolution of the hospitality trade and the lessons we can learn from this fight for survival.
The big voice for small brewers
Forum member, Pete Hills, co-founder of Hackney Brewery, comments on the Treasury's decision to change the Small Brewers Relief and how the Small Brewers Forum can help.
Keeping British pubs viable
Ian Cass, Managing Director of the Forum of British Pubs, highlights measures to prevent pub operators using viability to force change of use.
The Forum’s campaign progress
Ian Cass, Managing Director of the Forum of British Pubs, looks back on seven weeks of significant campaign progress since the Forum's launch.
UK pubs need immediate action to survive
UK pubs face a monumental challenge to stay in business amidst reduced income, with tied tenants feeling the impact more harshly.
Future-proofing pubs – three-point plan
Ian Cass, Managing Director of the Forum of British Pubs, outlines the actions we must now take to secure a profitable future for UK pubs.
Chancellor disappoints with summer statement
Ian Cass, Managing Director of the Forum of British Pubs, explains the negative impact of the measures on an already struggling industry.
Who truly represents UK pubs and publicans?
Ian Cass, Managing Director of the Forum of British Pubs, voices concerns about the genuine representation of pubs and pub tenants in the UK.
Unfair business rates system fails publicans
Forum member, Joe Cussens of The Bath Pub Company, explains how the unfair business rates system means publicans are missing out.
The pub industry – an unknown future
Ian Cass, Managing Director of the Forum, chats to Greg Mulholland, Campaign Director for the newly established Campaign for Pubs.
