Hospitality trade groups have united in a call for a reduction in business rates ahead of today’s Scottish budget. They are highlighting the huge disparity in rates bills...
Business briefing: Scottish Budget, Hall & Woodhouse, Heineken
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Pubs and Bars News Articles
Hofmeister partners with Kingfisher Drinks
Hofmeister Brewing Co has completed its transition to a fully independent supply chain, appointing Kingfisher Drinks as its national logistics partner. The move follows the...
Urban Pubs & Bars acquires five more sites
London's Urban Pubs & Bars has added five new venues, including four established Brunning and Price sites. The deals are due to complete next Monday. One of Urban's...
Licensee of the Year competition gets under way
Entries have opened for the 2026 BII Licensee of the Year award (LOYA), organised in partnership with Sky Business. The competition is open to members and non-members of the...
Business briefing: BrewDog, Brains, Arkell’s, Punch, and more…
The Social Gaming Group, the tech-focused competitive socialising company, is partnering with BrewDog on a new events-led initiative designed to bring ‘social fitness’ to UK...
SIBA and CAMRA ramp up Indie Beer campaign
The Indie Beer Symbol, developed by the Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA), is to be displayed across the CAMRA website. It will highlight which breweries...
The Stag, Hampstead, to re-open with a new look
The Stag, a Hampstead, London, local, owned by Young's, is to re-open on 22nd January following a major refurbishment. "Still every inch a classic British pub, but turned up...
Business rates: ‘Proper impact study should have been carried out’
Hope is building that the government is getting set to announce a climbdown in steep business rate rises for the hospitality sector. It is thought there could be a change in...
How grants can help publicans diversify
Grants of up to £6,000 could be available for publicans in rural, remote, or deprived areas, who want to offer additional services and/or activities to help their...