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Action on gaming machines: The BBPA says a 'clearer focus on deregulation' is needed to reduce the burden on pubs

Industry bodies respond to betting stake cut

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) and UKHospitality have responded to the decision to cut the maximum stake on fixed-odds gambling machines to £2.

JDW blasted for removing diners' 'favourite' dishes

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has upset diners following a shake-up of its menu, with fans of the 900-strong group chastising the removal of their "favourite" dishes.

Deadline extended for the John Smith's Great British Pub Awards

Pubs and bars across the UK are being given extra time to be in with a chance of being declared the best in the business.

Hospitality jobs growth 'at risk', warns UKHospitality

The trade organisation has warned the Government that 'exorbitant and destructive' costs risk undoing the good work of job creation by the hospitality sector since 2008.

How pubs have been getting involved in National Vegetarian Week 2018

Pubs have taken to social media to show how they are getting involved in National Vegetarian Week.

Red Bull launches £1m campaign to help drive people into pubs

Energy drinks giant Red Bull is to launch its Keys to your City campaign this summer, which will have a bigger focus on the on-trade than ever before.

Drinkaware and the Licensed Trade Charity offer helping hand to the pub industry

During Mental Health Awareness Week, alcohol education charity Drinkaware and the Licensed Trade Charity have issued mental health support to help people cope with everyday stresses, whichever side of the bar they stand.

'Super Saturday' to be biggest trading day of the year for UK pubs

More than 50m pints of beer are expected to be sold this Saturday as the FA Cup final and royal wedding combine to deliver the busiest trading day of 2018 so far.

Commemorative beer launched to celebrate world’s longest pub-crawl

After a record-breaking journey of more than 20,000 miles across 25 countries, from the planet’s northernmost pub to its southernmost, the Pub2Pub Expedition is launching ‘Pub2Pub Expedition IPA’ with expedition sponsors Dartmoor Brewery.

Bath Ales optimistic about the future of cask

West Country brewer Bath Ales remains “very ambitious” about the potential for growth in the cask beer market, according to brewing director Roger Ryman.

Best of British: Attracting overseas visitors

For foreign visitors wishing to visit this sceptred isle the time has never been better, with generous exchange rates encouraging guests to spend their money. So how can pubs make the most of this inbound opportunity?

Will English fizz feature at the royal wedding?

Information about the royal wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle this weekend (19 May) has been readily available, but news of what sparkling wine will be served is still under wraps.

Legal Q&A: refusing entry and police on the premises

The latest legal Q&A looks at what power operators have in refusing entry and delves into the circumstances under which police can enter a pub.

‘Traditional pub grub dies’ at Brewhouse & Kitchen

Brewpub chain Brewhouse & Kitchen is ripping up the pub grub rules and declaring 'the death of pub grub' with the launch of a new vegan menu across its pubs.

Red Mist Leisure takes on Hadrian's Wall 86-mile walking challenge

Staff from award-winning pub group Red Mist Leisure are embarking on a gruelling challenge to raise money for three charities.

The Dolphin, Newbury, opens after £500k refurbishment

The Dolphin in Newbury has opened following a half million pound transformation by Buff & Bear Saloons and Star Pubs & Bars.

What to do if (when) England go out of Russia 2018?

Despite always being in the running according to UK bookmakers, England have rarely progressed that far in any football World Cup competition since making the semi-final in Italia 1990. If form is anything to go by, you will need to focus on every team...