The Hogs Back Brewery taproom is running a VAT-free promotion this January, cutting drinks prices by 20% throughout the month. Hogs Back managing director Miles Chesterman...
Hogs Back absorbs VAT cost at its Tap this month
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Business rates: In Parliament, PM offers no answers
The campaign for a rethink on changes to business rates is ramping up, with the prime minister challenged on the subject in Parliament. "Having met with many independent...
Ministers ‘opposed to business rate rises’
It's being reported that there is "cabinet-level opposition" to the chancellor's business rates hike, with even the prime minister admitting hospitality will struggle. Sky...
Artwork commissioned for Brains rugby brews
Brains Brewery has named the two Welsh artists who have been commissioned to design the pumpclips for its Six Nations ales. This is the second tranche of Welsh artists who...
Lucky Saint January giveaway gets under way
Lucky Saint is bringing pub and hospitality groups together this January to give away 100,000 free alcohol-free beers in more than 1,000 venues across the UK. Groups...
Don’t ban MPs from pubs — it’s time to talk
This weekend, I returned to my local pub, The Star, for the first time since it re-opened in mid-December, following an 18-month hiatus. Penzance Brewing Co Mild at The Star...
From the bar to the oche, thanks to brewer’s support
Shepherd Neame is sponsoring an up-and-coming Sandwich-based darts player who used to be one of the publican's licensees. Currently ranked 43rd in the World Darts...
MBE for Licensed Trade Charity trustee
Paul Hegarty, a trustee of the Licensed Trade Charity and a non-executive director of SIBA, has been named as an MBE in the New Year's Honours list. The award recognises his...
Joy for children from Holt’s Giftmas Tree
A unique 'Giftmas' tree appeal through Joseph Holt pubs has seen big-hearted customers ensure that 10,000 children will have a present to unwrap on Christmas Day. The...