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Meaningful reform: CAMRA urges Gov to reduce tax on pints in pubs (Credit:Getty/Christopher Algar)

CAMRA: 'Duty cut would add £70m to economy'

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) had urged the Government to slash tax on pints in pubs ahead of the Budget next month.

Laine Pub Company CEO Gavin George steps down

Laine’s Gavin George stepping down as CEO

Chief executive officer of Laine Pub Company Gavin George is to step down from the role and will become non-executive director within the wider Punch Pubs & Co business.

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Franklin & Sons launches brand new format across on trade

Leading independent soft drink and mixer brand, Franklin & Sons, is expanding its portfolio with the launch of a new 250ml recycled aluminium can format, initially launching in three of its best-selling flavours.

Demoralising: Operators share thier thoughts on how a VAT reduction would help the sector (Credit: Getty/Peter Dazeley)

VOTE NOW: Would a VAT reduction or business rates reform benefit your pub more?

The level of VAT paid by pubs has been labelled “extraordinarily demoralising” while others felt business rates reformation was a "more pressing issue".

Report reveals: two chain pubs shut their doors on a daily basis in the first half of this year, research has found (image: Getty/vittaya25)

First half of 2024 saw 2 chain pubs close daily

Chain pubs were one of three categories that accounted for half of all net closures in the retail and leisure sector, one report has showed.

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Over 40% more UEFA Champions League for TNT Sports pubs this season

European football returns to TNT Sports this September and this season is bigger and better than ever. Major changes to the formats of the three main competitions mean more matches and more that matter for pubs to screen throughout the season. In total...

How wet-led pubs have changed post-pandemic

How wet-led pubs have evolved post-pandemic

Diversification within the pub sector post-Covid has hit wet-led pubs harder than food-led sites, The Morning Advertiser’s (MA) Top 100 Pubcos revealed.

The Unruly Pig, Bromeswell, operator Brendan Padfield day in the life

A day in the life of a gastropub operator

Operator of the nation's number one gastropub, the Unruly Pig in Bromeswell, Suffolk, Brendan Padfield has given us a little insight into a day in his life from earlier this month (Thursday 5 September) including various tastings, a visit to a local...

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How Diageo One Can Help Grow Your Business

Diageo recently transformed its online platform ‘Diageo One’, with the aim of revolutionising its support for independent operators. To celebrate the transformation, Diageo hosted a business growth day, inviting a handful of operators to take part in...

Legal Q&A: potential smoking ban in pub gardens (Credit:Getty/SimpleImages)

Legal Q&A: potential smoking ban in beer gardens

With the new Labour Government considering the introduction of a smoking ban in such places as beer gardens, outdoor shelters, parks etc, it would seem a sensible time to deal with commonly asked questions about the current position with customers smoking.

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Great British Pub Awards finalists for 2024

Finalists for 2024 Great British Pub Awards revealed

Planning ahead: Top tips for applying for TENS from PopAl (Credit:Getty/DisobeyArt)

Top tips on planning ahead and using TENs

Impressive CV: Suzanne Baker had roles at Stonegate and JD Wetherspoon before moving on to Market Taverns

BIG INTERVIEW: How a hands-on approach has yielded rewards for Baker

Low & no key trend for future say hospitality bosses

67% of sector chiefs say low & no will be key trend

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CAMRA: 'Duty cut would add £70m to economy'

Birra Moretti ousts Carling as best-selling draught lager

Strongbow retains title of best-selling cider

Gordons most sold gin brand in 2022

Jack Rabbit Pinot Grigio still most sold wine

Pub chains will have to show calorie labels on menus

'No correlation' between Eat Out to Help Out and infection numbers, says Treasury

Big Drop is meeting the challenge of low & no on draught

World beer most popular style in pubs

'We pay suffocating levels of tax'

Harvey's beats pre-Covid sales record

Jonathan Adnams stepping down as chair

How to make: Sticky toffee pudding from Dylans at The Kings Arms

Government needs to wake up to pub plight

Boxpark confirms new site

GDP figure shows need to 'unshackle' sector

Town pub closes its doors with 'no reopening planned'

‘Imperative business rates cliff edge is addressed’

Admiral snaps up more than 50 sites in five months

1 in 3 adults visit on-trade to watch live sport

Less than a fortnight until Joshua v Dubois clash

Vacancies drop to under 100k

FEATURE: Is this going to be the Christmas the trade needs?

First director of charity operations appointed at the LTC

Two weeks to go until GBPA 2024

Turnover up 16.2% at Arc Inspirations

Stonegate MiXR app hits 1m downloads

Joseph Holt reports 'steadily improving trading'

Admiral acquires 18 pubs from Marston’s

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