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Head-to-Head: Brigid Simmonds and Greg Mulholland on MRO option

By Ellie Bothwell, 26-Nov-2014 British Beer & Pub Association chief executive Brigid Simmonds and Greg Mulholland MP, who tabled the market rent only amendment, share their views on the implications of the new clause http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/General-News/Head-to-Head-Brigid-Simmonds-and-Greg-Mulholland-on-MRO-option  

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Tenants groups hail MRO clause in pubs code

By Mike Berry, 25-Nov-2014 Tenant groups have expressed their delight at last week’s vote by MPs to include a market rent-only (MRO) clause in the statutory pubs code, claiming its introduction will be transformational for tied tenants. http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/General-News/Tenants-groups-hail-MRO-clause-in-pubs-code  

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Atom Brewing Hull wins local business start up award

Every year the businesses of East Yorkshire come together to award the best businesses of the region at the Hull Daily Mail Business Awards to celebrate a successful year. The ceremony at the Willerby Manor Hotel featured a speech from politician Lord Mandelson, the High Steward of Hull and was hosted by TV presenter Helen Fospero. […]

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Box Steam Brewery Brings Tunnel Vision To Parliament

Box Steam Brewery raised a glass of Tunnel Vision at the seat of Government yesterday, after local MP Duncan Hames selected the popular Wiltshire beer as the week’s guest ale at the House of Commons’ Strangers’ Bar. Tunnel Vision is a 4.2% ABV well-rounded light amber ale – clean tasting, with a slight bitterness on […]

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Yorkshire brewery wins four awards in two days

When Driffield based Wold Top Brewery was shortlisted in both the Hull Mail and the York Press Business Awards on the same night, the Mellor family had to split up, with Wold Top’s founders Tom and Gill going to York whilst Kate (nee Mellor) and Alex Balchin headed to Hull. Both the third and fourth generations […]

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Legal challenge against MRO in pubs code 'would fail'

By Ellie Bothwell, 25-Nov-2014 There is no scope for a legal challenge against the market rent only clause in the pubs code, a leading competition lawyer has claimed. http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/General-News/Legal-challenge-against-MRO-in-pubs-code-would-fail  

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Hallidays announce growth through acquisition of Chandley from Chandley Robinson partnership

Claire Chandley of Chandley Robinson, Gatley joins Hallidays, Stockport. She brings with her a portfolio of over 50 small and medium business clients.   Claire joins Hallidays team run by director Valerie Wain. This team work closely with family owned businesses and have expertise in sourcing financial opportunities for SME’s and individuals.  Other specialisms within […]

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Stir up Sunday at Hobsons

Hobsons Brewery held its first ever Stir Up Sunday, masterminded by new boy Reuben Crouch. The Christmas Pudding extravaganza was held at the brewery’s tasting room in Cleobury Mortimer on Sunday 23rd November. ‘Stir up Sunday’ is a British Christmas tradition of bringing the family together to make a Christmas pudding before advent. Hobsons decided […]

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Inveralmond Brewery Toasts Perthshire Food & Drink Awards

Perthshire beer makers, Inveralmond Brewery are celebrating after scooping the Excellence in Food and Drink Award at Perthshire Chamber of Commerce Business Star Awards 2014 last week.  The team fought off tough competition from other high profile local businesses to be crowned as the top taste of the night. This award is another accolade for […]

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