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Two houses for me, no jobs for you

2009-11-06T07:57:38Z

Burberry bounce for Footsie as boss says luxury goods �can only get better�

2009-09-23T07:54:17Z

Forget the pinstripes, checks are all the rage in the City. Burberry shares shot up more than 7%, taking the fashion group to the top of the leaderboard at its new home in the FTSE 100 Index

Greene King�s ascent

2009-09-08T07:13:05Z

Signs of life in the pub trade today � at least from the brewers behind Old Speckled Hen

The Shortlands Tavern is a pleasant pub

2009-07-28T23:00:00Z

The Shortlands Tavern is a nice alternative to the distinctly loutish atmosphere prevailing in many Bromley pubs.

History tells us we're about to be left hanging around

2009-07-07T07:22:09Z

Historians of modern politics are wearing out the corduroy on their elbows pondering whether we are on the verge of 1979, 1992 or 1997

Greene King sales heat up as the punters try to cool down

2009-07-02T07:43:52Z

Overheating Britons are back at the boozer. Greene King today reported recession-defying sales in the summer so far, with like-for-likes over the past eight weeks up by 5.2%

Banks hurry to clear issue's rump and earn their fees

2009-07-02T08:17:01Z

Dealers at Credit Suisse and rival JPMorgan Cazenove were hitting the phones early this morning as they tried to clear the rump of mining giant RioTinto's �9.2 billion rights issue

Marston's to raise �176m to fund massive expansion

2009-06-18T08:17:21Z

Marston's is tapping shareholders for �176 million to take advantage of weakness in the pubs market

Greene King in a �30m raid on rival Punch pubs

2009-06-09T06:52:12Z

Greene King has snapped up 11 pubs from heavily-indebted rival Punch Taverns for �30.4 million

Dawson shut out as Smiths and Menzies win Mirror deal

2009-05-29T08:24:34Z

Forget newspaper wars - the battle to get your daily paper into the shops is just as vicious as anything the redtops can hurl at each other

Panmure puts damper on hopes of housing recovery

2009-04-28T08:15:39Z

City stockbroker Panmure Gordon has scoffed at suggestions the housing market may be showing the first green shoots of recovery

Greene King raises cash for pubs spree

2009-04-23T08:22:07Z

Brewer Greene King went to the City today for cash to help it reduce its debts and snap up pubs from owners forced to sell

Class conscious in Freelands Tavern

2009-04-06T23:00:00Z

The Freelands Tavern makeover has been done tastefully enough, but the pub lacks a certain something.

Apple Tree is deservedly popular

2009-03-30T23:00:00Z

There are regular Country music sessions and weekly poker nights to keep you entertained at the Apple Tree.

Footsie unshaken by huge rise in American jobless

2009-03-06T10:22:36Z

A dramatic rise in the number of Americans who lost their jobs last month saw the US unemployment rate today rise to its highest in 25 years and raised fresh fears about the health of the world's biggest economy

RBS leads banks' upward charge despite that big loss

2009-02-26T14:39:33Z

Greene King buoyed by devoted drinkers

2009-01-28T09:08:03Z

Leisure: Brewers and publicans are bracing themselves for a miserable 2009 but Greene King says punters are still supping

This time fat cats will face revolt in their own ranks

2009-01-06T08:59:18Z

Brace yourself to feel irritated. The next three months, March in particular, will see the publication of hundreds of annual reports as companies pass their financial year-ends

Divi cheer at Greene King amid pubs woe

2008-12-02T09:35:32Z

Greene King emerged as one of the winners from the carnage in the pub sector, becoming the only mainstream player that is still paying a dividend to shareholders

Fentiman Arms is a great place to lounge around

2008-10-13T23:00:00Z

Gastropub the Fentiman Arms has a relaxed atmosphere, excellent service and is a smart addition to SW8.

Upside of the downturn

2008-10-10T07:35:47Z

Never mind all the gloom and doom � there are still lots of things to smile about

Greene King warns of challenge to pubs from slowdown

2008-09-02T09:02:20Z

Leisure: Market conditions remain challenging as the credit crunch rolls over into consumer spending, brewer and pubs chain Greene King warned shareholders at its annual meeting

Market report: Iranian bid buzz gives a surprise lift to Woolies

2008-09-01T08:21:56Z

Steve Johnson�s first day in one of the hardest jobs in retail was met by a surprise jump in the Woolworths share price on talk that suitors were circling the struggling chain

Pub profit cheer for Greene King

2008-07-03T09:48:21Z

Pub companies have had a miserable year, but Greene King is chugging along nicely - all things considered

Ban on smoking leaves many pubs with a monster hangover

2008-06-16T12:49:31Z

The big landlords have endured a tough 12 months, but critics say they have hardly helped themselves

The Horseshoe made for the village

2008-01-02T00:00:00Z

Tiny quaint pub The Horseshoe could happily sit in any true village, jostling with the church and duck pond.

Smart Duchess

2007-11-19T00:00:00Z

Having dropped the 'York' bit from it's name, Duchess has been refurbished and smartened up, creating a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.

Ideal for a quiet drink

2007-11-06T00:00:00Z

A recent refurbishment has made a lot of difference to Grafton Arms and the pub is more welcoming than it used to be.

The gastro-preneurs saving London's pubs

2007-03-14T11:40:57Z

A group of thrusting gastro-preneurs are committed to reinventing our pub experience and saving one of London's greatest assets.

Where to watch the cricket

2007-03-12T10:19:00Z

For any aficionados of leather and willow who can't make it to the West Indies for cricket's World Cup, we reveal the pubs that are offering the opportunity to watch the matches in style.