Cheshire Cat tastes triple success at 2025 Publican Awards
North-west based multiple operator Cheshire Cat Pubs & Inns took home three gongs at this year’s Publican Awards.
Archives for March 26, 2025
SPRING STATEMENT 2025
Chancellor fails to address VAT pleas
Despite numerous calls for reduction in VAT throughout hospitality, Chancellor Rachel Reeves did not address these in the Spring Statement
SPRING STATEMENT 2025
Reeves ignores National Insurance hike in Spring Statement
Chancellor Rachel Reeves ignored repeated calls to reverse April’s increase to National Insurance Contributions.
SPRING STATEMENT 2025
Business rates support set to remain at 40%
Despite voices from across the hospitality sector calling for more support and more details of an overhaul of business rates, no changes were mentioned during the Spring Statement.
PROPERTY-ROUND-UP
Greene King opens first Nest Pub in Scotland
This week’s property round-up includes mentions from Nest Pubs, Punch pubs, NEOS hospitality and more.
National Pubwatch awards individuals for bravery and best practice
National Pubwatch has recognised an array of individuals within the late-night hospitality sector.
‘Gov listening but not acting’
Earlier this month (March), UKHospitality chief executive Kate Nicholls outlined the current landscape with the Government to delegates at The Morning Advertiser’s MA Leaders Club conference in York.
Damm secures distribution agreement with Northern Monk
Spanish beer firm Damm has teamed up with Leeds-based craft brewery Northern Monk.
BIG INTERVIEW
BIG INTERVIEW: Ability to turn work off is vital for Carlsberg Britvic boss
Having the ability to turn off from work and enjoy physical activity is key for keeping Carlsberg Britvic vice-president on-trade Chris Pratt in good health.
Heineken UK releases new Inch’s flavour
Heineken UK has expanded its Inch’s cider range with the release of a new flavour.
PUBLICAN AWARDS 2025
Publican Awards 2025 happening today
The Publican Awards 2025 will take place today in London.
SPRING STATEMENT 2025
LIVE BLOG: Spring Statement
Welcome to The Morning Advertiser’s (The MA) live report on the Spring Statement 2025.