Business rates, wage increases and tax rises are just three areas of concern leaders from the sector have highlighted ahead of the Budget on Wednesday 30 October.
As customers become more demanding about where they spend their money out of home, offering more sustainable Christmas meals could give your pub the edge.
A new Government with a huge majority can reset the UK in many ways, most importantly for hospitality is a fairer tax burden between tech businesses and traditional ones, like ours.
The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with UKHospitality boss Kate Nicholls to get her take on the week's events and why the sector needs to maintain pressure on Government and MPs ahead of the budget.
Figures from SIBA's UK Brewery Tracker have shown the net closure rate of breweries in the UK has slowed during the third quarter of 2024 while openings have increased in some areas.
The price of a pint of draught lager in pubs jumped 3.6% in the 12 months to September 2024, new figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed.
Competitive socialising has become an increasingly crucial factor impacting for consumers when choosing a venue to visit, according to a recent report by CGA.
BrewDog co-founder James Watt has revealed his frustration over the Scottish brewer and bar operator’s narrow failure in returning to profit in its 2023 results.
November’s Tube strikes will have a “significant impact” on London’s hospitality firms on key trading days, one industry body has said after further industrial action was announced.
Asahi UK’s recent £14m pre-tax loss is a “stark reminder” of the challenges faced by hospitality firms, business finance specialists Aurora Capital has said.
The 2024 One to Watch category for the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs has seen a record number of entries this year, showcasing the outstanding food and service offer across the sector.
We’ve seen a lot of recent headlines around how the new Government is pro-business, hosting investment events and courting the international business community.
Last year's Alcohol Duty Review has seen 100m alcohol units removed from the market and a “boom” in new lower-strength products, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has said.
Are you running the best business in the pub and bar sector? The search is now underway for the best in the business as entries for the Publican Awards 2025 are now open.
If you are looking to improve or even start a cask ale offer, you need to sign up for The Cask Webinar right now because it goes live on today (Tuesday 15 October) at 3pm.
Almost 80 alcohol-free brands, suppliers, drinks experts and even a celebrity have united to urge the Government to take action on outdated alcohol-free drinks descriptors.
Pies, casseroles, soups and roasts are the kinds of hearty, warming dishes pub chefs would naturally choose to put on their menus during the winter months.
Noise can arise from your premises in a variety of ways, this could be from the provision of entertainment such as live or recorded music, people waiting outside for taxis or refuse collection.
Voices from across the sector have urged the Government to be clearer on its plans for future growth and make good on its pre-election promises after it marked 100 days in power.
Revolution Bars Group, which operates more than 60 sites mainly under the Revolucion de Cuba, Revolution and Peach Pub brands, is changing its name to The Revel Collective.
Employment law specialists have advised the pub sector to review their employment practices now so they are ready to implement changes when the Employment Rights Bill comes into force.
