Interest rates hold offers ‘little relief’ for sector
The Bank of England’s (BoE) decision to hold interest rates offered “little relief” for pubs as operators continue to face “huge challenges”, industry leaders have said.
Archives for April 30, 2026
This week at a glance: 5 things we’ve learned
Pricing debates, fresh data on closures and learnings about low & no were some of the top themes in the news this week (commencing Monday 4 May).
Heineken UK & Beavertown head office reshuffle
Heineken UK has announced a trio of changes to its on-trade senior leadership team and Beavertown Brewery.
THE LOW & NO PROJECT
Mash Gang wins World Beer Cup gold as low and no gains ground in pubs
UK non-alcoholic brewer Mash Gang has won gold at the 2026 World Beer Cup, in what operators say signals a change in the quality and commercial potential of low and no beer in pubs.
Sacha Lord names pub set for £2,500 bank holiday bar tab
Sacha Lord has named the Manchester pub set to benefit from a £2,500 bar tab this bank holiday, after sourcing recommendations from his Instagram followers.
Whitbread to scrap restaurant brands in hotel-led shift, risking 3,800 jobs
Whitbread has confirmed it will exit its UK branded restaurant estate as part of a wider strategy to become a more focused hotel business, marking a significant shift in its F&B model.
Inside Stonegate’s LGBTQ+ venues: protecting community spaces while driving performance
With today (Thursday 30 April) marking the anniversary of the bombing at the Admiral Duncan pub in Soho, we asked Stonegate Group about the importance of its LGBTQ+ venues to the business.
Police launch witness appeal after pub crimes spike
Northamptonshire Police has launched an appeal for witnesses following two separate incidents at pubs in the county earlier this year.
Punch Pubs & Co reveals National Publican of the Year award winners
A number of Punch Pubs & Co operators were honoured at the group’s National Publican of the Year Awards.