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Operators say moderation trends will soften hit from lower drink drive limit

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Jennings Brewery boss ‘delighted’ with reopening response a year after acquisition

Jennings Brewery boss ‘delighted’ with reopening response a year after acquisition

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What weight loss drugs could mean for pubs

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Duty changes bring ‘more headaches’ for wine and spirits

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Pubs under pressure: Tackling the challenges of 2026

Pubs under pressure: Tackling the challenges of 2026

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What does 2026 have in store for pubs?

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Reform UK sets out plan for pubs including VAT cut and biz rates abolition

Reform UK sets out plan for pubs including VAT cut and biz rates abolition

03-Feb-2026By Phoebe Fraser

Tim Martin: ‘Pubs won’t retain their historic role in British social life without equality’

Tim Martin: ‘Pubs won’t retain their historic role in British social life without equality’

03-Feb-2026By Phoebe Fraser

Kerridge raises fresh concerns over biz rates as sector costs intensify

Kerridge raises fresh concerns over biz rates as sector costs intensify

03-Feb-2026By Phoebe Fraser

What does 2026 hold for the pub property market?

What does 2026 hold for the pub property market?

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Star Pubs reports 10% rise in January L&T applicants

Star Pubs reports 10% rise in January L&T applicants

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Support an Independent Pub Day returns for third year

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Rising food prices shows ‘stark reality’ of supply chain issues

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Marston’s ‘accelerated roll-out programme driving further trading momentum’

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