Pubs Code Action stories

Pubs Code regulation in practice

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Amongst its other publications and news stories, the PCA publishes Pubs Code Action stories to:

Help the industry understand Pubs Code issues and give a clear picture of action the Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) has taken
Raise awareness of issues so affected tenants know to contact their Code Compliance Officer
Help tenants and others identify if they have relevant information to share with the PCA
Let the industry know of any changes a pub-owning business (POB) has made and promote best practice across POBs

A Pubs Code Action Story is a summary of what has happened to date.

The PCA keeps the need for any further regulatory action under review.

Pubs Code Action stories

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Pubs Code Action 28 March 2025

The PCA has written to all pub owning businesses about the price match right

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Pubs Code Action 13 March 2025

PCA considers innovative agreement types

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Pubs Code Action 31 January 2025

Star re-imburses tenant following PCA intervention

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Pubs Code Action 28 March 2024

Update: The PCA has concluded its review of Stonegate’s historic breaches of the Pubs Code in relation to Rent Proposals

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Pubs Code Action 27 March 2024

Update - The Pubs Code Adjudicator has concluded its review of Star’s reported breaches of the Pubs Code in relation to information given to tied tenants about premises insurance

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Pubs Code Action 13 December 2023

PCA completes monitoring of Star’s compliance with investigation recommendations

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Pubs Code Action 12 October 2023

PCA reviews how pub companies manage repairs and dilapidations in response to tenant dissatisfaction

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Pubs Code Action 19 April 2023

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 Action 17 March 2023

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.