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UK recession 'a big worry', says UKHospitality
The UK has fallen into a ‘technical’ recession, according to the latest data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).
BBPA reports over 500 pub closures in 2023
Over 500 pubs have closed across the UK in 2023, according to the latest figures from the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA).
Overhaul of alcohol duty system sparks concerns
Guinness to triple production of zero-alcohol stout amid rising demand
BBPA calls for ‘significant interventions’ in Spring Budget
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has called on the Chancellor to make “significant interventions"[...]
‘Urgent’ clarity needed on energy to save hospitality businesses and jobs
Leaders of trade bodies representing pubs, brewers, bars, restaurants, and hotels have written to the Chancellor[...]
Energy hikes exceed 200% as hospitality operators report difficulties securing provision
Energy price hikes exceeding 200% are being reported by hospitality companies with some energy providers refusing[...]
Easing of legal restrictions not the end of hospitality’s challenges
Research published by the UK’s hospitality and pub trade bodies has reflected the scale of the[...]
Hospitality trade bodies warn of mounting costs while restrictions remain in place
Hospitality trade bodies are calling on the government to take action over the mounting costs facing businesses while restrictions remain in place."
Energy companies refusing to supply pubs
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has called out the energy sector, which it says is refusing to supply pubs.
Budget: Wet-led pubs and bars excluded from VAT extension while businesses call for rates reform
Wet-led hospitality businesses have been disappointed by today's Budget, which extended the VAT cut for food and accommodation, but once again failed to include alcoholic beverages.
Jason Atherton and Chantelle Nicholson back campaign calling on chancellor to save hospitality
Calls are mounting for the chancellor to support hospitality in his Budget next week, including a[...]
Outdoor-only opening will mean 29,000 pubs stay shut, says BBPA
Around 29,000 pubs will be unable to reopen if coronavirus restrictions are relaxed to allow outdoor[...]
Beer and pub sector leaders set out recovery roadmap as sales plummet by £7.8b
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) and sector business leaders have urged the government to[...]
Pubs waste 87 million pints of beer since pandemic started, costing £331m
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has today revealed that up to 87 million pints[...]
Pub beer sales expected to be 90% lower than usual this Christmas
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has said beer sales could be as much as 90% lower than normal due to the impact of tier restrictions on pubs this Christmas."
Future of pubs 'hangs in the balance' as sector pleads for help
The bosses of more than 50 pub and brewing businesses, including Greene King, Heineken and Marston’s, have warned the sector faces collapse without further financial support.
VAT cut and rates holiday extensions ‘crucial’ to survival of UK hospitality
Extending the VAT cut and the business rates holiday are top priorities for the hospitality sector if businesses are to survive beyond the winter, according to new research published by the UK’s leading hospitality and pub trade bodies.
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