tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) 2025-04-15T12:00:02+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pubs-code-adjudicator-launches-website-to-provide-new-resources-for-tied-tenants 2025-04-15T12:00:02+01:00 Pubs Code Adjudicator launches website to provide new resources for tied tenants A new website has been created to help tied tenants access support from the Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/marstons-agree-to-pay-arbitrators-fees-and-costs 2025-03-31T17:11:22+01:00 Marston’s agree to pay arbitrator’s fees and costs Marston’s agreed to pay 100% of an arbitrator’s fees and costs in a Pubs Code arbitration after failing to identify the relevant costs provisions in their submissions to the arbitrator. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-pca-has-written-to-all-pub-owning-businesses-about-the-price-match-right 2025-03-28T07:02:14+00:00 The PCA has written to all pub owning businesses about the price match right The PCA is concerned to ensure that pubs companies are fully compliant with regulation 46 of the Pubs Code relating to premises insurance, and in particular, a tied tenant’s right to price match. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/information-on-changes-to-the-pubs-code-adjudicators-website 2025-03-26T09:06:57+00:00 Information on changes to the Pubs Code Adjudicator's website This information is from the PCA on upcoming changes to the website. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pca-considers-innovative-agreement-types 2025-03-13T10:00:06+00:00 PCA considers innovative agreement types The PCA outlines difficulties in applying the Pubs Code legislation to some agreement types and seeks evidence and views. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pubs-code-adjudicator-pca-confirms-ciarb-as-sole-provider-of-arbitration-management-services-for-fourth-year 2025-02-12T15:18:50+00:00 Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) confirms Ciarb as sole provider of arbitration management services for fourth year The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) is pleased to confirm the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb) has secured the second extension to its contract for the provision of arbitration services on behalf of the PCA. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/star-re-imburses-tenant-following-pca-intervention 2025-01-31T13:59:51+00:00 Star re-imburses tenant following PCA intervention Star has re-imbursed a tenant £5,832 for costs the tenant was ordered to pay in arbitration because of the PCA’s intervention. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pcas-annual-tied-tenants-survey-results-2024 2024-07-17T00:00:00+01:00 PCA's Annual Tied Tenants Survey Results 2024 The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) has issued the results of this year’s Annual Tied Tenants Survey, which highlight tenant sentiment towards, and their relationships with, the UK’s big six tied pub companies: Admiral, Greene � tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/update-the-pca-has-concluded-its-review-of-stonegates-historic-breaches-of-the-pubs-code-in-relation-to-rent-proposals 2024-03-28T16:40:50+00:00 Update: The PCA has concluded its review of Stonegate’s historic breaches of the Pubs Code in relation to Rent Proposals Stonegate has taken action to address historic breaches of the Pubs Code regarding the provision of rent proposals. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/update-the-pubs-code-adjudicator-has-concluded-its-review-of-stars-reported-breaches-of-the-pubs-code-in-relation-to-information-given-to-tied-tena 2024-03-27T10:41:28+00:00 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 Star has now revised its communications with tied tenants to ensure it provides transparent information in relation to premises insurance as required by the Pubs Code. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-re-appoints-pubs-code-adjudicator 2024-02-28T00:00:00+00:00 Government re-appoints Pubs Code Adjudicator Fiona Dickie has been re-appointed as the Pubs Code Adjudicator. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ciarb-awarded-a-12-month-extension-to-continue-as-the-provider-of-the-pcas-arbitration-referral-service 2023-12-19T14:49:16+00:00 CIArb awarded a 12 month extension to continue as the provider of the PCA’s arbitration referral service Following a two year partnership, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) has been awarded a 12-month extension to continue as sole providers of the PCA’s arbitration referral service. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pca-completes-monitoring-of-stars-compliance-with-investigation-recommendations 2023-12-13T13:21:25+00:00 PCA completes monitoring of Star’s compliance with investigation recommendations Star has now complied with all recommendations as a result of the PCA’s investigation into its use of the stocking requirement in Market Rent Only tenancies, bringing the PCA’s monitoring to an end. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pca-reviews-how-pub-companies-manage-repairs-and-dilapidations-in-response-to-tenant-dissatisfaction 2023-10-12T15:46:01+01:00 PCA reviews how pub companies manage repairs and dilapidations in response to tenant dissatisfaction The PCA has published a report into its findings following its thematic review into how pub companies manage repairs and dilapidations. Engagement with tenants and pub companies will continue to ensure they discover what is � tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pcas-annual-tied-tenants-survey-results-2023 2023-06-06T16:55:00+01:00 PCA's Annual Tied Tenants Survey Results 2023 The Pubs Code Adjudicator's 2023 survey shines a light on pub company and tenant relationships and issues findings, with Marston’s coming out as the top performer across the board. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/update-on-stars-appeal-of-fine-imposed-following-pca-investigation 2023-04-19T12:00:02+01:00 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pubs-code-adjudicator-issues-guidance-to-improve-tied-tenant-access-to-the-market-rent-only-option 2023-03-17T10:00:33+00:00 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pubs-code-adjudicator-events 2023-03-03T13:48:50+00:00 Pubs Code Adjudicator events Events where you can meet the PCA team. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/update-punch-pubs-verifies-its-code-compliance-after-it-accepts-it-has-a-statutory-duty-to-provide-rent-proposals-to-new-tenants 2022-02-01T12:50:22+00:00 Update: Punch Pubs verifies its Code compliance after it accepts it has a statutory duty to provide Rent Proposals to new tenants The PCA provides an update on action it has required Punch Pubs to take to verify its Code compliance with its statutory duty to provide Rent Proposals to new tenants. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-pca-is-launching-its-annual-tenant-survey 2022-01-18T12:22:37+00:00 The PCA is launching its annual tenant survey The survey is an opportunity for tied tenants to share their views on their pub company and the PCA across a number of areas.