SIBA calls for 20% draught duty discount
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has urged the Chancellor to expand the draught duty relief to 20% to help the ailing pubs and brewing sector.
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PCA launches Annual Tied Tenant Survey
The pubs code adjudicator (PCA) has called on tied publicans to take part in its Annual Tied Tenants Survey to help “restore the balance” in the relationship between tied tenants and pubcos.
Plastic ban: sustainability sector’s ‘key priority’
The ban on single-use plastic plates, cutlery and bowls offers time for alternate markets of sustainable packaging to develop, but there are concerns about its practicality according to UKHospitality.
Healthier eating trend helping operators manage costs
Operators are capitalising on healthier eating and sustainability food trends in a bid to help mitigate rising costs, a report has found.
Lack of support hampers Scottish hospitality
A lack of business rates support for Scottish hospitality is unfairly hindering the sector in comparison to English businesses, according to UKHospitality (UKH) Scotland.
Drinks sales show 'pleasing start' to year
Drinks sales during the first week of January showed a “pleasing start” to 2023 but inflation and rail strikes meant trade was still below pre-Covid levels, the latest Drinks Recovery Tracker from CGA by NielsenIQ has revealed.
UKH demands energy firms named and shamed
UKHospitality (UKH) has called for energy watchdog Ofgem to take action against energy companies that have implemented improper practices and treated businesses in the sector as a ‘cash cow’.
'Financial incentives' needed to hit net zero goals
The hospitality sector needs additional “financial incentives” from the Government to aid its ability to deliver on net zero ambitions, leaders from across the industry have stated.
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Martyn’s Law – What is it? Who does it apply to? When will it take effect?
With a view to stepping up the UK’s resilience to terrorism, the Government recently announced details for the Protect Duty, to be known as 'Martyn’s Law' in tribute of Martyn Hett, who alongside 21 others died in the Manchester Area terrorist attack in...