Pubs over the years: What were the news stories shaping the sector 5, 10, and 15 years ago
We’ve looked back at the biggest stories impacting the pub sector in the month of February, 5, 10 and 15 years ago.
Archives for February 20, 2026
LICENSING HUB: LEGAL WITH POPPLESTON ALLEN
Legal Q&A: Do I need a licence to show the World Cup?
In this week’s column with Poppleston Allen, solicitor Alex Tomlinson answers questions on showing the World Cup ahead of the tournament kicking off this summer.
OPINION
OPINION: St Austell is moving forward while celebrating 175th anniversary
This year, St Austell Brewery celebrates an extraordinary milestone of 175 years of brewing.
CAMRA Champion Winter Beer of Britain revealed
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has unveiled the winner of its Champion Winter Beer of Britain award.
Late-night sector shrinks by 28.2%
More than a quarter of Britain’s late-night economy has been lost since before the pandemic, with 75,000 jobs disappearing last year alone.
Hospitality customers draw purse strings in January
Customers pulled the purse strings on spending in the hospitality sector after Christmas, according to new research.
Fox at Lyng directors step back from second site to ‘rebalance’
The directors behind the Fox at Lyng have taken the decision to step back from the Norfolk pub, with the lease now up for sale, as they refocus on operating a single site.
How health, availability and price are shaping the UK’s low & no-alcohol market
Alcohol moderation is increasingly shaping UK drinking habits, with health-led behaviour change and improved low & no-alcohol options driving steady market growth, despite ongoing price pressures.