by Darren | Tuesday, 10 January, 2023 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
A new energy scheme for businesses has been announced by the government, but there’s concern that there’s no sector specific help for hospitality. The new scheme will mean all eligible UK businesses and other non-domestic energy users will receive a...
by Darren | Thursday, 5 January, 2023 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Not before time, the government is to provide an update on the energy relief scheme next week, after a meeting with leaders from the hospitality sector. “We met with the chancellor today to underline the challenges the industry face and the critical importance of...
by Darren | Sunday, 1 January, 2023 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
With 85% of pubs now serving alcohol-free beers, the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) is urging people to support their local, regardless of what they’re ordering at the bar. Up from 78% just three years ago, an estimated 39,000 pubs across the UK now serve a...
by Darren | Saturday, 24 December, 2022 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Pubs closed at a rate of 32 a month during 2022, according to official government data from real estate adviser Altus Group. The total number of pubs in England and Wales, including those vacant and being offered to let, fell to 39,787 in December, compared with...
by Darren | Saturday, 17 December, 2022 | Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Energy companies are increasing elements of energy bills that are outside of the remit of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme (EBRS), the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has found. These include standing charges, installation fees, and other hidden non-commodity...