Laine profits ease as it continues strategic shift
Laine Pub Company has reported a slight fall in profits for the 52 weeks ended 10 August 2025, as higher operating costs and lower turnover offset continued investment across its pub estate.
Archives for January 2, 2026
OPINION: We need to fight harder in 2026
And so we came to the end of a challenging and difficult 2025 and now look ahead to the sunny uplands of 2026 where all will be good in the world of pubs.
OPINION
OPINION: Extending Covid BI deadline matters more than ever
As 2025 has now drawn to a close, it is worth reflecting on how the insurance system responded to Covid business interruption (BI) losses—and what now risks being lost.
Sector recognised in 2026 New Year’s Honours list
A number of people within the hospitality industry were awarded in the 2026 New Year’s Honours.
One pub a day lost in 2025 as biz rates pressures mount
An average of one pub a day closed permanently across England and Wales during 2025, underlining the scale of structural pressure facing the sector ahead of the 2026 business rates revaluation.
Former Shep Neame licensee aims for the top in darts
With the high-profile PDC World Championship darts semi-finals set to take place tonight (Friday 2 January), Shepherd Neame has backed a former licensee to make it to the top in the sport.