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Trade bodies call on Government support to secure future of hospitality
Trade bodies representing the UK’s hospitality, pubs and their supply chain businesses have called on the Government to provide a six-month investment plan to secure the future of those sectors. In a letter to the Chancellor, UKHospitality, the British Beer and...
Decision to permit takeaway alcohol sales welcome and helpful
UKHospitality has welcomed the pragmatic decision to allow restaurants and pubs to sell pre-ordered takeaway alcohol. The decision will ensure a vital lifeline for businesses is not strangled and will enable venues to retain a valuable link with their...
CAMRA warns of ‘devastating’ COVID threat to pubs & breweries
The 48th edition of the Campaign for Real Ale’s iconic Good Beer Guide 2021 hits bookshelves tomorrow, warning Brits of the devastating impact of COVID-19 on Britain’s pub culture and highlighting the first decline in the number of independent UK breweries in over a...
Changes to Business Rates required for pubs to survive & thrive after COVID-19
The BBPA has today responded to the Treasury’s call for evidence on Business Rates. In its response to the Treasury, the BBPA has expressed that a much-improved Business Rates system is required if pubs are to survive the COVID-19 crisis and thrive afterwards. As...