Energy firms ‘getting richer’ at the expense of small businesses
Energy suppliers are “getting richer” at the expense of small businesses, operators have lamented, as costs across the sector continue to soar.
Archives for April 8, 2026
THE CASK PROJECT
A lower price point and great quality equals more sales
Despite news that smaller, independent brewers are seeing increased cask beer sales, we can’t ignore the pressures cask faces nor the parallel of those facing the pubs it depends on.
Licensed Trade Charity launches 900-mile pub run to raise £250k
The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) has launched a nationwide fundraising initiative aiming to raise £250k to support people working across the licensed hospitality sector.
LICENSING HUB: LEGAL WITH POPPLESTON ALLEN
The legal risks of bottomless brunches
Bottomless brunches are one way operators can help boost daytime trade but they can raise legal risks. Poppleston Allen’s Joe Harvey lays out the legal line.
THE MA LABOUR REPORT
MA Labour Report: Top methods of recruiting staff
Recruiting staff may not be easiest thing in the world and finding the funds to pay them is an equally baffling proposition currently.
THE LOW & NO PROJECT
Which low & no drink styles should you stock?
We all know by now that low & no alcohol beers have become more popular than perhaps we ever imagined.
Young’s boss: Cubitt House sites align perfectly with expansion strategy
London and south-east-based pub company Young’s has agreed to acquire Cubitt House.