Commenting on the opening of a new consultation today, seeking views on “options to amend the structure of the alcohol duty system so that duty rates better correspond to alcoholic strength”, BBPA Chief Executive Brigid Simmonds, said: “We will be responding, as we’ve...
The BBPA’s Chief Executive, Brigid Simmonds, has commented on the Prime Minister’s declaration that Article 50 will be triggered on March 29th, setting in motion the process for Britain to leave the European Union: “The Prime Minister has voiced support for...
Commenting on today’s Budget, BBPA Chief Executive Brigid Simonds, said: “We very much welcome the specific help for pubs with rate relief; £1,000 off for all pubs with a rateable value less than £100,000. We campaigned very hard for this and it is vital that this is...
With the Budget now just two days away, the British Beer & Pub Association has issued a final warning that any return to beer tax hikes would be a major setback for brewers and pubs. Many pubs are struggling with rocketing business rates and other new costs this...
Seventy-One Members of Parliament have now signed a pledge card supporting the brewing and pubs sector ahead of the Budget, with leading industry campaigners delivering a giant ‘pint of pledges’ to the Chancellor at the Treasury, today. Graham Evans MP, Chair of the...
