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.
Q & A with Beckett and Kay – dilapidations
Live recorded Q&A with leading chartered surveyors, Beckett and Kay.
The Forum of British Pubs call to action
Join our strong united voice and help us make positive change.
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.
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.
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.
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.