News and updates

Update on Star’s appeal of fine imposed following PCA investigation

This update is a joint statement by the Pubs Code Adjudicator and Star Pubs & Bars.

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Pubs Code Adjudicator issues guidance to improve tied tenant access to the Market Rent Only option

The Pubs Code Adjudicator has issued statutory guidance to pub companies to remove barriers for tenants and ensure a fair and consistent approach to the Market Rent Only offer.

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Stonegate offers to change non-compliant rent review terms in MRO agreements

Around 70 MRO lessees have received an offer from Stonegate to remove the upward only open market rent review from their agreement when combined with an RPI linked rent review.

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Good Progress for the PCA's Annual Tied Tenant Survey 2023

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Star Pubs & Bars is cooperating with the Pubs Code Adjudicator after it reports breaches of the Pubs Code in relation to information given to tied tenants about premises insurance

The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) is assessing information after Star reported it was unable to fully comply with regulation 46 of the Pubs Code.

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Stonegate is cooperating with the PCA in respect of historic Pubs Code breaches relating to the provision of Rent Proposals for new tied agreements

The PCA is gathering and assessing information after Stonegate identified historic breaches of the Pubs Code in relation to the provision of Rent Proposals for new tied agreements.

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The Pubs Code Adjudicator has published information to help the industry better understand its approach to regulation

The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) has set out how it responds to breaches reported by pub companies and suspected compliance issues, including the use of its legal powers and other regulatory tools.

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Update on Star Pubs & Bars’ compliance with PCA investigation recommendations

Star has updated the PCA on actions taken in response to eight recommendations as a result of the PCA’s investigation into its use of the stocking requirement in Market Rent Only tenancies.

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PCA works with pub companies to improve the new tenant experience 

The PCA is working with pub companies to improve how they deal with new and prospective tied tenants under the Pubs Code.

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