BBPA: high duty rate still a cause for concern
Overall UK consumption of alcohol per head of population is stable, according to the new Annual Statistical Handbook from the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA),…
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Timely reminder on law around serving drunks
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has today relaunched a poster campaign to help raise awareness and understanding of the law around serving drunks,…
BBPA Industry Awards deadline extended
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has extended the deadline for entries into its annual Industry Awards, to be presented at the association’s annual dinner on…
Sugar levy raises tax concerns for pubs, says BBPA
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has expressed concern that the sugar levy, unveiled in the Government’s childhood obesity strategy revealed today, will be…
Rate valuation guide produced for licensees
With just weeks to go until the publication of new rateable values for pubs, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) is urging licensees to…
Concern over Camden licensing propoals
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has raised concerns over plans by Camden Council to change its licensing policy in ways that would damage…
New voluntary codes of practice welcomed
The Pub Governing Body (PGB) has welcomed the introduction of three new voluntary codes of practice, for leased pubs, for tenanted pubs in England and…
Consider BT Sport offer carefully, advises BBPA
BT Sport has announced an 8.9% price increase for pubs and clubs, in the wake of a 10% rise from Sky Sports. However, the British…
New codes of practice from Family Brewers
New codes of practice for leased and tenanted pubs have been published today by the Independent Family Brewers of Britain (IFBB), in conjunction with the…
Brexit: Call for calm after leave victory
There has been mixed reaction to Britain’s decision to leave the EU, but a call for calm has gone out from those supporting both sides…