Up and down the country, pubs will be playing host to discussions on how the Budget improves patrons' and licensees' lives, and the conclusion will be: not much, if at all....
Industry responds to a disappointing Budget
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Business briefing: Marston’s results, insolvencies, pub openings
Christmas bookings at Marston's are currently 11% ahead of last year, the pub group has said, revealing results for the 52 weeks to 27th September. Underlying profit before...
Who are the winners of this year’s NITAs?
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has revealed the winners of the 2025 National Innovation in Training Awards (NITAs) at a ceremony in London. Steve Alton addresses...
Fell Brewery to open Stockport bar this week
Fell Brewery has announced that the opening of its newest neighbourhood bar, in Stockport, will take place this Friday, 28th November. Located at the former MØ6B site in...
Northern Ireland drinkers ‘will continue to get a raw deal’
Northern Ireland's Department for Communities has rejected a recommendation to update the country's unique licensing system. Notably, this means the 'surrender principle'...
New faces for The Drinks Trust board
The Drinks Trust has announced the appointment of five leaders from across the drinks and hospitality industry to its board of trustees. Each brings invaluable experience...
2026 edition of London Beer Passport launched
The producers of Beer Passport, a method of discovering craft beer at venues across London, have announced the availability of the 2026 edition. Beer Passport holders...
Major insight into tenant satisfaction for the big pubcos
The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) has published further data from their 2025 Annual Tied Tenants Survey, offering deeper insights into how each of the pub companies are...
On trade: a lot hinges on the Budget
On-trade operators and suppliers ended October with a small drop in drinks sales as consumers kept a lid on their spending, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker shows. Average...