Sally Abé departing Cotswolds gastropub
Chef Sally Abé has announced she is departing Oxfordshire gastropub the Bull in Charlbury.
Archives for January 7, 2026
Mini pubs boom: Brands and operators tap demand for ‘tiny’ drinking experiences
A wave of miniature pub concepts is emerging across the UK as operators, drinks brands and content creators experiment with compact, novelty led formats designed to drive footfall, social media reach and incremental sales.
‘We are continuing to work with and talk to sector’ says Starmer
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has claimed the Government is working with the industry on business rates support, he told the House of Commons.
Investment in public transport demanded as drink-drive limit reduction explored
The Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has demanded Government investment be made into improving or creating “realistic night-time alternatives” if the drink-drive limit is to be reduced.
Kerridge: Business rates are ‘killing pubs off’
Celebrity chef and pub operator Tom Kerridge has highlighted the issues the hike in business rates is having at his four pubs.
Pubs report ‘record-breaking’ Christmas trade
Pubs enjoyed a bumper festive period with operators reporting double-digit growth thanks to earlier trading and sporting events.
Scottish trade bodies demand retention of 40% biz rates relief
Scottish trade associations have joined forces in urging the retention of the 40% business rates relief and remove the £51,000 rateable value cap.
PROPERTY ROUND-UP
PROPERTY: Greene King’s Beehive Inn to undergo major refurbishment
This property round-up includes mentions from Greene King, Proper Pubs, NEOS Hospitality and more.
Operators push back on Starmer’s ‘further support’ for pubs
Pub operators have reacted to Sir Keir Starmer’s suggestion that the Government could offer “further support” to hospitality businesses facing sharp increases in business rates, with JDW’s Tim Martin calling for “fairness and tax equality”.
THE CASK PROJECT
Hydes launches seasonal cask calendar with Hairy Porter beer
Salford-based brewer Hydes is beginning its 12-month seasonal cask beer calendar with a dark beer named Hairy Porter.
FA Cup matches could be tonic for ‘tough month’ in pubs
As sport continues to drive trade in many pubs, publicans may be wise to sign up to TNT Sports after the broadcaster announced it will show 26 FA Cup matches in 10 days this month.