Pubs over the years: What were the news stories shaping the sector in March 5, 10 and 15 years ago?
We’ve take a look back at the biggest stories that were affecting the sector in March 2011, 2016 and 2021.
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2026 Publican Awards winners unveiled
This year’s winners of the industry Oscars have been revealed with businesses up and down the country honoured.
What are the rules around displaying drinks prices?
Following a parliamentary motion calling for compulsory displays of alcoholic drinks prices, The Morning Advertiser has outlined the obligations on operators around how the information is illustrated.
Warning holiday tax could cause thousands of job losses
The Government’s proposed holiday tax could shrink GDP, cause thousands of job losses and see the Treasury lost hundreds of millions in tax revenue, one trade body has highlighted.
More than 2 pub and bar firms collapsed daily in 2025
The number of pub and bar companies falling into insolvency increased 2.6% to 789 in 2025, equating to 2.2 a day, new analysis has found.
JDW reveals plans to open up to 35 pubs
Pub giant JD Wetherspoon (JDW) is looking to open around 15 managed pubs and 15 to 20 franchised pubs in the current financial year, it revealed in a recent trading update.
Kerridge hits back at pint glass thieves
Celebrity chef and pub operator Tom Kerridge responded to figures illustrating the cost of stolen glassware on the sector.
Warning about beer price hike due to Iran war
Operators have been advised to expect increased prices on products such as beer, food and furniture due to rising oil and gas prices as a result of the ongoing unrest in the Middle East.
Insolvencies up compared to December but down year-on-year
Insolvencies in the accommodation and food services sector rose 9% month-on-month to 223 in January 2026.
What operators need to know about sick pay changes
With major changes to statutory sick pay (SSP) coming into force next month (April), one expert highlighted the impact on operators.