by Darren | Tuesday, 2 April, 2024 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Easter weekend bookings in pubs were up 40%, according to hospitality technology provider Zonal, while the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) estimates pubs served an extra 11m pints between Thursday and Monday. This Easter success may prove vital for pubs and...
by Darren | Friday, 29 March, 2024 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Pubs throughout Britain can expect to see an Easter boost, with 11 million more pints expected to be ordered this bank holiday weekend. It will provide more positive news for the sector, after a combination of the Six Nations’ ‘Super Saturday’ and St Patrick’s Day...
by Darren | Wednesday, 6 March, 2024 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Despite huge amounts of campaigning, huge numbers of pubs still face an uncertain future after today’s Budget statement by the chancellor. He did announce that the alcohol duty freeze will be extended until February 2025. The government says this will save...
by Darren | Friday, 1 March, 2024 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
There are just six days until chancellor Jeremy Hunt presents his spring Budget, and this year the stakes could not be higher for brewing and hospitality. Brewing and pub closures are escalating as operators face high energy prices, big business rates bills, and the...
by Darren | Saturday, 10 February, 2024 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
There are fears for the future of pubs north of the border after the Scottish government decided the increase the minimum unit price (MUP) for alcohol. The price will rise from 50p to 65p from 30th September. The move has been criticised by industry and consumer...