Is Stonegate Playing Fair? The PCA’s Investigation & How to Fight Back
The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) has launched a major investigation into Stonegate (including Stonegate Pub Partners and Craft Union) for suspected breaches of the Pubs Code between July 2021 and July 2026. If you are a current or former tenant, this is your chance to hold them accountable. 🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 UPDATE Following representations […]
Business Rates Reform: What Pub Operators Need to Know Right Now
Business Rates Reform: What Pub Operators Need to Know Right Now The UK Government has launched a major Call for Evidence on business rates reform, and it could have serious implications for pub operators across England. The consultation — open until 18 February 2026 — focuses on how the business rates system can better […]
Why Now Is the Time to Challenge Your 2023 Business Rates
Why Now Is the Time to Challenge Your 2023 Business Rates (MCC Explained) If you run a pub, you already know how tough the trading environment has become. Rising costs, shifting customer behaviour, local developments, and economic pressures have taken a toll on businesses up and down the country. What many operators don’t realise is […]