Rising costs force almost half of operators to slash capex
Rapid rises in operational costs have damaged capital expenditure programmes across the sector as almost half of operators cut investment.
Archives for October 6, 2025
Oak Taverns MD calls for fairer tax and VAT cuts to support pubs
Oak Taverns boss Simon Collinson has backed trade bodies in their bid to fix the tax system that is causing so many problems for the on-trade.
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Barons targets freehold sites after steady year of trading
Barons has its sights set on more freehold acquisitions after reporting a year of solid trading in 2024, director Clive Price told The Morning Advertiser (The MA)
BrewDog CEO: ‘Q4 will be critical’ after job cuts
BrewDog boss James Taylor has said the fourth quarter of this financial year will be “critical” for the business after it announced job cuts.
Rule changes could lead to smaller pool of door staff
More stringent rules on the employment of pub, bar and club door security staff could lead to a reduction in people available to fill jobs.
Pressure ‘far from over’ for JDW despite sales rise
Experts have praised JD Wetherspoon’s (JDW) ability to “adapt and grow” following its latest results, but warned cost pressures are “far from over”.
Has the price of a pint become unaffordable?
The Lock In podcast explores the cost of a pint along with beer writing legend Pete Brown - has the price risen out of reach of the consumer?
How to maximise Cider sales at Halloween with Strongbow
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Spine-chilling Refreshment: Strongbow is launching its spooky marketing campaign this October, helping operators to maximise cider sales in the build up to Halloween.