Warning employment proposals risk higher costs and further pressures
Pubs and brewers could face major cost hikes as a result of proposed employment changes, one trade body has warned.
Archives for August 21, 2026
Chancellor visits brewery after MPs urged to listen to sector
Chancellor John Healey recently visited a South Yorkshire brewery to discuss pressures facing hospitality, following calls for politicians to engage more closely with businesses across the sector.
OPINION
OPINION: No one is coming to our rescue
There is a trend emerging across the pub trade that frustrates me more than rising costs, staffing challenges or Government policy.
Pub protections: what operators need to know
New planning rules have strengthened protection for pubs in England, but they do not amount to a blanket ban on closures, conversions or complaints.
Greene King launches new Cornerstone Pubs brand
Greene King is bringing a collection of its value and carvery pubs together under a new soft brand within its managed estate.
Ex Rosa’s Thai operator targets four pubs with new venture
Former Rosa’s Thai and State of Play Hospitality head of operations Jonny Bramwell has launched a new pub group in Henley on Thames.
New data shows sales decline for pubs and bars last month
Pubs and bars experienced an overall decline in revenue in July 2026, versus the previous month, despite warm weather and sporting events that would traditionally support strong trading.
Joseph Holt turnover rises to £78.3m
Joseph Holt has reported increased turnover and profit for the year to 31 December 2025, despite continued pressure on costs and consumer spending.
Greene King’s 60 Years of Hurst beer sales ‘a true cask success story’
Sales of Greene King’s 60 Years of Hurst cask ale have been described as a “true success story”.